How Exercise Helps the Heart

How Exercise Helps the Heart

Exercise has many positive effects on heart health. A regular exercise routine can help: Lower blood pressure Lessen the risk of developing diabetes Maintain healthy body weight Reduce inflammation throughout the body Improves the muscles’ ability to pull oxygen out...
Importance of Sleep

Importance of Sleep

A lack of sleep at night can make you cranky the next day. And over time, skimping on sleep can mess up more than just your morning mood. Studies show getting quality sleep on a regular basis can help improve all sorts of issues, from your blood sugar to your...
Exercise for Mental Health

Exercise for Mental Health

In this era of exponential growth of the “metabolic syndrome” and obesity, lifestyle modifications could be a cost-effective way to improve health and quality of life. Lifestyle modifications can assume especially great importance in individuals with serious mental...
It has to Start Somewhere!

It has to Start Somewhere!

I felt this title was particularly perfect for my very first blog about where to start or continue your fitness journey. I bet a lot of you can probably say that you have started your fitness journey over and over again a dozen or more times. There is a difference...
Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Nothing says Saturday morning like a stack of pancakes! However, these pancakes are a healthier alternative and only use a few ingredients. My favorite part is that these still have the taste and texture of a traditional pancake. I found this recipe on Minimalist...
Keeping DaniFit with Carb Cycling

Keeping DaniFit with Carb Cycling

Your weeks can be pretty unpredictable at this point, so following an eating schedule might be too difficult, and when you feel like you’re falling off the wagon you tend to give up. That vicious cycle can continue and can lead you to feel like you’re out of control....