A Better You

Your body is like a machine. And like all machines, it needs the right fuel in order to function at its best. Proper nutrition before and after your workout helps your body maintain its blood glucose concentration during exercise, maximize your exercise performance, and improve your recovery time. That being said, you don’t need to be a dietician or go on a specialized diet plan to get the nutrients you need for a good workout. With the right balance of fruits, vegetables, carbs, and proteins you’ll be on your way to your fitness goals. Here are our healthy diet tips to help you have a great workout.

When you think of a healthy lifestyle, you usually think of exercise and nutrition. However, getting a good night’s rest is equally as important to our physical and mental health as a good diet and exercise. In fact, studies show that without proper sleep, our bodies will suffer from negative effects on our hormones, weight, brain function, and even exercise performance. With that being said, sometimes getting good sleep is easier said than done. Nowadays, working Americans get significantly less sleep than they have in decades past.