If you are looking to drop weight, lower your cholesterol, and prevent cancer, diabetes, and other chronic diseases, you may have been told to swap the red meat for broccoli. There’s no denying that plant-based diets are nutrient-dense and anti-inflammatory. They’re also naturally low in cholesterol and calories, making them very appealing to those who are looking to drop a few pounds and improve their heart health. But what about protein? Protein is arguably the most importa

Today we recognize a therapy that helps reduce stress, relieve muscle aches and pain, increases range of motion, improves flexibility, and more! We only go to the dentist 1-2 times a year, but brush our teeth every day. While we can’t get a massage every day, foam rolling offers the next best thing! Brush your muscles daily with a foam roller 😆 A common technical term for foam rolling is Self-Myofascial Release (SMR), and Coach Heather Binns have been a proponent of this the

<p>Self-Myofascial Release is a soft tissue therapy and stretching technique used to improve flexibility and function of tight muscles, inhibit overactive/overused muscles, reduce inflammation, improve joint range of motion (ROM), and more by focusing on the body’s neural and fascial systems.</p><p> </p>

Below is a recap I wrote over 5 years ago after I ran my first marathon. I reread it this past weekend and it brought tears to my eyes as I took myself back to that special day in 2006. I thought I would share it with all of you because I know many of you can relate to it. You may have even experienced some of these same aches, pains and feelings as I did here back in 2006. I've come such a long way with my knowledge about health, fitness, nutrition and running! It's all abou