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Stay Cool (and in Shape!) With These Summer Fitness Tips

June 28, 2016 by

Taking your workout outdoors this summer? Staying hydrated and maintaining your body’s electrolytes and salts is crucial, especially during hot weather. Keep these tips in mind before breaking a sweat this season!

  • Running at the right hour of the day is important. You want to avoid exercising outside between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. because the sun is strongest then.
  • Wear light colors to reflect the sun and opt for cotton or other lighweight, sweat-wicking fabrics. Also be sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with a high SPF.
  • You want to drink 7 to 10 ounces of water every 15 minutes, even when you’re not thirsty. Continue to drink water before and after your workout.
  • Refrain from drinking hot coffee before your workout. It can leave you dehydrated and can prevent your body from cooling down effectively.
  • Eat a snack with protein and carbohydrates 30 minutes after your workout.

5 Ways to Exercise Safely in the Heat [U.S. News]
8 Tips for Exercising in Summer Heat [Active]
Essential Tips for Outdoor Exercise [Arm & Hammer]

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How to Help Preserve the Health of Your Eyes

June 30, 2015 by

You lift weights for your muscles and use fancy creams for your skin, but what do you do to protect your eyes? The eyes are often overlooked, but they are some of the most important parts of the body. Here are a few simple things that you can do to help ensure good eye health for years to come.

  1. Have a comprehensive exam. If you don’t wear glasses or contacts, you might go for years between eye exams. The only real way to know how healthy your eyes are is by having a comprehensive dilated exam administered by an eye care professional, so be sure to schedule an appointment.
  2. Eat the right foods. Yes, it’s common knowledge that carrots are good for your eyes, but other foods that can help improve the health of your eyes, as well. Dark, leafy vegetables, fruits, and fish high in omega-3 fatty acids have all been linked to improving eye health.
  3. Keep them protected. Sunglasses don’t just look cool, they also serve a very important purpose. Wearing sunglasses helps to shield your eyes from the harmful UV rays from the sun, so be sure to choose ones that block 99 to 100 percent of UVA and UVB radiation.

Eye Health Tips [Information for Healthy Vision]
10 Eye Health Tips to Protect Your Vision [Real Simple]
Five Tips For Eye Health [Eating Well]

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How to Curb Your Appetite Using Fresh Produce

June 23, 2015 by

Fresh produce is delicious, and it’s also filled with nutrients that are essential to your overall health. If you’re a newbie to the world of cooking with produce, these snack and meal ideas will show you how to fill up on fresh fruits and vegetables instead of your usual salty snacks.

  1. Opt for fruits and vegetables to stay fuller, longer. Although eating carrots instead of potato chips might seem like a lighter snack, produce actually keeps you feeling fuller for longer than other foods. That’s because processed foods are deficient in fiber, while fruits and vegetables are filled with fiber.
  2. Fill your breakfast with fresh veggies. Instead of eating a carb-heavy breakfast, fill a simple omelet with your favorite fresh vegetables for a boost of vitamins and nutrients.
  3. Make a simple salad for lunch. If you usually grab a greasy fast food meal because you don’t have time for lunch, try topping fresh tomato and cucumber slices with tuna or chicken salad for an equally quick (and healthy) lunch.
  4. Have a snack. Replace your usual snack with apple slices, carrot sticks, or celery plus your favorite dips and spreads.
  5. Stir-fry your dinner. If you’re unsure of how to prepare veggies for dinner, simply stir-fry your favorites in a low-fat sauce with some lean protein.

5 Reasons Vegetables May Help You Lose Weight and Live Longer [Atkins]
Fruit and Vegetables in a Weight Loss Diet [Weight Loss Resources]
How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight [CDC]

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Batter Up: 2 Sites for Lesser-Known Baseball Coverage

April 22, 2014 by

True baseball fanatics are interested in all aspects of the game, not just the Major League. If you follow Minor League Baseball, high school baseball, college baseball, and even international leagues, you're likely looking for reliable online sources to help keep all your stats and scores straight. These two websites are ideal for those who just can’t get enough of America’s pastime.

Minor League Baseball
Keep up with the Minor Leagues with this easy-to-navigate, detailed website. The Minor League Baseball site is full of scores and game highlights from your favorite smaller teams, as well as information about promising young players. The top headlines fill you in on the latest baseball news as soon as you visit the site, complete with high-quality photos and a summary of scores. There’s also a section for top prospects and trending topics that other baseball fans are talking about, providing you with enough baseball information to last all day.

Baseball America
With detailed information about college, high school, and international baseball teams and players, Baseball America is great online resource for lesser-known baseball coverage. It also offers the usual major and minor league coverage, but with the addition of the thoughtful, expert opinions of the site’s baseball-fanatic writers.

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