gym

As a daily meditator, I’ve often asked myself if I could reap more benefits from my practice.

As humans, we need movement: exercise keeps our cardiovascular system healthy, keeps our bones strong, improves our blood circulation, and can even lower our risk for certain diseases.

When you first start going to the gym, it may seem like absolutely everything poses a challenge. However, over time, those workouts tend to get a bit easier. Then, at some point, you’ll have to stop, and ask yourself—has my workout gotten too easy for me? Every person who goes to the gym wants to see results. So, you’ll have to figure out if your current workout is still helping you move toward your goals—and if not, switch it up and intensify things. Here's what to ask yourself.

Sometimes it’s difficult to find the time to workout during the work week, let alone plan meals around your workout schedule. That’s why these three no-cook recipes make eating lunch or dinner after a workout easy. Each one takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and is also packed with protein to keep you feeling healthy well after the workout ends.

Each one of these recipes is designed for a single person, but can easily be multiplied. For the smoked salmon salad and gazpacho, feel free to add more lemon juice or olive oil depending on your taste preference.

Admit it—you have a favorite cardio machine at the gym. Maybe you love that particular machine so much that you’ve invested in your own at-home version. Whether you’re a treadmill enthusiast, stationary bike lover, or loyal to your elliptical machine, you’re not doing yourself any favors with your faithfulness. Muscle memory is a very real thing, and the worst part is that many people don’t switch up the variety even within their beloved machines.