Natural Wellbeing Blog

Whether you’re a dedicated marathoner, an occasional jogger, or trying out running as a new pastime, the one thing that can help you stay dedicated is the “runner’s high”! Aside from helping you hit your daily step goals, runner’s high can also offer benefits when you’re not jogging - including bolstering your mental wellness. 

When you hit the gym or go for a run, do you push yourself to your maximum limits? In most cases, probably not. Moderate exercise usually focuses on pushing you a little for an extended period of time, and this certainly has its benefits. But if you’re looking for a way to ramp up your exercise routine, something like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) might be the right choice.

Protein powders and fitness supplements seem to only be growing in popularity, but one that hasn’t been discussed quite as much as the others is collagen. A form of protein, collagen plays an important role in the look and feel of your skin and the strength of your tissues.

There’s a common misconception that strength training isn’t important for women. Popular culture tends to show men lifting weights, while women do more cardio exercises like running or swimming. In reality, women can—and should—be strength training, too!

Summer is a great time to get your sweat on! For many of us, though, it may still not be advisable to resume some of our usual activities like working out at the gym or fitness studio. Luckily, it's balmy summertime, and you’re able to use the natural world outside as your gym - while still following any local social distancing guidelines in place. 

You’ve probably heard that in order to prevent illness, you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One key aspect of this is exercising regularly. But how, exactly, is exercise linked to health and immunity, and is it true?

June 21st is World Yoga Day and we are showing appreciation for one of our favorite pastimes! Yoga has a rich cultural tradition and is also an amazing mobility and fitness practice. For many, it’s a community hub where they can build relationships, both in the studio and online. If you’re just getting started with yoga, there are so many different styles of yoga and reasons to practice that it can be a bit daunting. Not to worry; we have some great suggestions for how you can find your flow!

Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve muscle strength and recovery or someone who needs extra protein in their diet to stay healthy, protein powder is a great supplement to turn to. Formulated to provide large sums of protein alongside other vitamins and minerals, protein powder can help you increase your daily protein intake for your desired fitness or nutritional results.

Exercise is a major part of many people’s lives. You might squeeze a trip to the gym in after work, start your morning with a sunrise jog or lift weights at your home gym whenever you can find the time. Regardless of when or how often you exercise, though, everyone has to manage one more important thing shortly after: recovery.