Fitness & Wellness Blog
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Push Past Allergies
May 22, 2013Are you feeling tired and unmotivated from your seasonal allergies? Springtime allergies are a common roadblock when it comes to outdoor exercise. Many people complain that hay fever, congestion, and fatigue make exercise impossible. There are steps you can take to overcome this season’s pollen attack. If you exercise outside, you might want to … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Fat Blasting Workouts
May 21, 2013There is a common misconception that long slow exercise helps to burn fat the fastest. The truth is that short interval workouts are the most effective in reducing body fat. The best part is that you only need 30 minutes to get a great fat blasting working in. You can do intervals with just … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Beach Workout
May 20, 2013There is no place more peaceful, beautiful, and relaxing than the beach. So why not work out there? Whether you live on the coast or you vacation on sandy shores, try exercising in the sand. Beach exercises can include sand jogging, walking, lunging, and squatting. The sand will work your muscles harder but will … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Finding the Right Workout Buddy
May 17, 2013Having a partner to exercise with can make workouts much more enjoyable. However, finding the right person to exercise with will help you get the most from your workouts. The number one characteristic you want to look for in a partner is dedication. If you choose a friend who often skips sweat sessions, you … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Plank Rolls
May 16, 2013You all know how important it is to continue switching up your exercise moves, so let’s try a new core move today. Plank rolls are awesome because they help to strengthen all of your core muscles while also strengthening your arms, legs, and back at the same time. You’re going to start in a … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Beginner’s Running
May 15, 2013Have you ever wanted to start running but felt a bit overwhelmed by starting? Running is great exercise and can be done just about anywhere. All you need is a pair of shoes. You can easily start a running program by integrating short periods of jogging into your walking routine. It’s important to increase … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Overcome Snack Attacks
May 14, 2013Do you usually crave sugary and salty foods after 8:00pm? Well according to a study published in the Journal of Obesity, cravings for junk food peak in the evening. Researchers are unsure why our hunger levels increase at night but they believe it has evolutionary significance. So what should you do if these snack … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Keep Track of Your Habits
May 13, 2013Do you pay close attention to your bad habits? If not, you should start keeping track of those habits in a log book. Start by making a list of all habits that act as road blocks to your weight loss efforts. Such habits may be snacking before bed, grazing when you’re not hungry, taking … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Weekend Challenge!
May 10, 2013Do you often think of weekends as your time to take it easy and maybe even become a bit lazy with your workouts? If so, it’s time to challenge yourself. The weekends are the best time to try challenging activities because you have fewer stresses and time limitations. Try choosing activities that are especially … Keep Reading »
Serotonin-Plus Fitness Blog: Positive Mindset
May 9, 2013Have you ever used negative phrases such as, “I was going to work out today, but I got out of work late”, or ” I was going to stay away from sugar but I can’t today because it’s a coworker’s birthday”. Using words such as “but” and “can’t” will help you to fail every … Keep Reading »
