With summer temps sizzling across the nation, it’s a great time to check in with your hydration habits! Hot temperatures cause you to sweat more- even just completing everyday tasks. Dehydration can quickly sneak in wreaking havoc on your fitness routine if you’re not mindful of your water intake. During summer, it’s extremely important to drink more than the recommended 2.7 … [Read more...] about Beat the Heat: Hydration Tips for a Fit, Happy, Healthy Summer
Nutrition
Quick and Clean: Post-Workout Snacks on the Go, Go, Go
Moms have Superpowers. It’s true. We may not be able to fly or have x-ray vision (and what I wouldn’t give to make myself invisible when the kids are looking for me!) We have the power of Go. It gets us through a typical day. Alarm goes off, wake up, get the kids up, make breakfast, tell the kids at least 100 times to eat it, shove them out the door to school. Pause--- Deep … [Read more...] about Quick and Clean: Post-Workout Snacks on the Go, Go, Go
Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
Kick It Like Mom Sprints: Lightning Fast Tips for the Active Mom on the Go! Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are exciting ways to stay active during those long winter months. But all that fun flying down the slopes can quickly lead to some serious dehydration if you’re not careful. The cold, thin air at high-altitude means you must breathe harder to get oxygen and … [Read more...] about Tips for a Hydrated Day of Winter Sports (Because You’re Not Drinking Enough Water!)
Five Easy Post Workout Snack Ideas (Better than the Kid Scraps You’re Eating Now)
Raise your hand if this scenario sounds familiar. You’ve just finished a killer workout. Endorphins are kicking in and you are feeling on top of the world--- and insanely hungry! Before you have the chance to grab a bite to eat, your family spots you and you’re instantly pulled in a million different directions. To satisfy your post-workout hungries you grab whatever food is … [Read more...] about Five Easy Post Workout Snack Ideas (Better than the Kid Scraps You’re Eating Now)
Product Review: Nuun- Finally a Sugar-Free Sports Drink
Looking for a sports drink with less sugar? How about one with NONE? Whether you play soccer, are training for a marathon or just out for a daily jog, staying hydrated and replenishing electrolytes is key to your performance. Water quenches your thirst but doesn’t replace needed electrolytes. Leading sports drinks replace electrolytes, and fuel you but have 60 grams of sugar … [Read more...] about Product Review: Nuun- Finally a Sugar-Free Sports Drink
