
7 powerful fitness habits on how to get in shape fast
Getting yourself in shape is not done overnight. It takes perseverance, dedication and time - just how much time depends on you and your habits. You might be aiming to improve your physical shape a little faster than normal if you have an event coming up or you can feel the summer just around the corner. Like with almost everything in life, if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing properly. No half measures, no short cuts, no extreme fad diets and no four-hour gym sessions. If you want to get in shape fast and stay fit over the long-term, it’s worth forming the correct habits now, so you can take a new recipe for fitness forward with you.

Better sleep thanks to an acupressure mat
You turn and you toss in bed. First it's too cold, then it's too hot. You look at the clock... an hour has already passed. You turn the pillow, count sheep, but no matter what you do, you just don't fall asleep. The insomnia drives us crazy.
But there is a trick to turn even the most persistent nightmares into a deep, long sleep.

Acupressure - a natural method for pain relief
Can you really relieve pain and stress by pressing on different points of the body? Yes! This method goes back to an old Chinese tradition called acupressure. But what exactly is acupressure? What health benefits does it have? And can I try it at home? Here you will get the answers!

Supergreens: the ultimate health boosters
We all know that fruit and vegetables are good for us, but did you know that recent research shows that they can actually help reduce the risk of dying prematurely? Does it sound too good to be true? Let's take a closer look at what the research says.

Curious about protein powder?
Do you really need to drink protein powder to get results? How much protein do you need? What is the difference between vegan and traditional protein? What should I consider when choosing a protein powder? You’ll find the answers here!

10 reasons why sleep is the key to a healthy life
Here are the top ten reasons why you should prioritise your sleep.

How to actually reach your fitness goals
The most popular new years resolution is to get in shape, but we all know how hard it can be to get started and then stay in shape. This article lets you know how to get started and easily maintain your fitness lifestyle so that you'll reach your goals.

A beginners guide to veganism
Are you curious about becoming a vegan? You’re not alone! More and more people are choosing to lead a vegan lifestyle. So, what does it mean to be vegan? What do you need to consider? Read this guide to learn more about how to get started.

Introducing: the latest member of the superfoods family!
Do you feel stressed and out of balance? Then keep reading! Ashwagandha, a popular Ayurvedic herb, is best known for its ability to counter stress and restore balance in the body, but the benefits don't stop there.

The surprising health benefits of turmeric
Do you ever feel tired and low during winter? Do you suffer from frequent colds and illnesses that just keep coming back, and do the colder months take a toll on your skin? Then turmeric supplementation might just be the thing for you!

How to get your dream booty
The dream of a sculpted and firm butt is nowadays shared by both men and women. Mother nature seems to have blessed some individuals with a stunning backside more or less for free, while others must dedicate a lot of time and effort in order to get that booty they're dreaming of.

The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is one of the quite few foods that can rightfully be included in the "superfoods" category. Its unique combination of fatty acids has a number of positive health effects, not least because of the fatty acid called lauric acid which is the most important fatty acid for humans and our general well-being. It is mainly thanks to this that coconut oil has gotten its reputation of being something as close to nature's gold since this fatty acid gives the oil its antibacterial properties and its ability to fight bacteria.

10 healthy breakfast ideas
What characterizes an optimal breakfast? What should you start your day with to stay satisfied all the way through lunch without a failing blood sugar? And how should you combine the different energy sources in the best possible way?

5 best back exercises
After our leg muscles, one of the largest groups of muscle is our back. The back can be divided into deep and superficial muscles where the deep muscles consist of those who move and stabilize the spine. The superficial ones are most commonly referred to as m. latissimus dorsi, m. trapezius, and the shoulder blade muscles m. rhomboideus minor, m. rhomboideus major, as well as the long, straight muscle m. erector spinae. These are the ones mentioned in daily speech and are what we usually target in the world of bodybuilding.

How to overcome a plateau
Implementing physical activity and healthy eating habits in your daily routine is one of the best decisions you can make for yourself, not only to improve your body aesthetically but also to enhance the quality of life in several different aspects.

Beach 2018
Summertime is approaching and one thing that probably most of us have in common is the wish for that beach body that can be shown off with dignity, either in swimwear or summer skirts. However, we are tackling the same question every year: Where do we really stand in relation to this scenario, to this final goal? What have we achieved so far and what other actions should we take in order to secure our spot on the beach 2018?

5 best exercises for legs
In order to effectively and intensively take on a certain group of muscles, it is important that we, first of all, understand its basic anatomy. Where is the muscle located and what is its actual function?

10 myths about supplements
Many people seem to have a lot of prejudice when it comes to dietary supplements and believes that they’re just nicely packaged chemicals produced without any supervision. In some cases the parallels are also drawn directly to steroids and other hormone-manipulating drugs, of course without any knowledge of the supplements actual functions, their active substances, or how and when they should be taken. Some people uncompromisingly exclude dietary supplements with the main purpose of “being healthy”, when this can in fact deprive the same individual of well-needed nutrition which could even out the stress caused by frequent and intensive training or a hectic work life. We all need high quality protein, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, carbohydrates, and amino acids to be well and dietary supplements can contribute to just that.

Combine training with the right food
Which combination of different foods is the best, and what does nutrition timing really mean? These are a couple of the big issues that we will now try to sort out.

Working out at home
Does it feel too time consuming to get yourself to the gym a couple of afternoons a week even though you are well aware of the fact that summer is just around the corner and your shape is far from the desirable? Do not despair. Building a great physique requires neither a gym membership nor any advanced equipment. In fact, you do not even need to leave your comfy home to get a tough and qualitative workout in. A determined mind, structured and realistic planning as well as some space to move around in can get you far in the project of home exercising.