Most people in Lakeland, FL, can identify some food that doesn’t agree with them. A few live in fear because their reaction could be life-threatening. That’s one explanation of the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity, or intolerance. It’s how the body responds to the food and what triggers the reaction. The […]
Do you want to look your best? People often focus on losing weight, but they also need to focus on the fat to muscle tissue ratio. The two aren’t equal. A biological female weighing 130 pounds but has over 25% body fat will look far heavier than a counterpart weighing the same whose body fat […]
People who work out at Habitat Health and Fitness know that continuously eating more calories than you require causes weight gain. It’s the first thing most overweight people learn about weight control. What most people don’t search for are signs you actually need to eat more calories. It may sound like a dream come true, […]
Clients at Habitat Health in Lakeland, FL, love working out. They say it helps them decrease stress. There are often stressful times when exercising isn’t possible. Some have asked for alternative remedies, such as herbs, mental focus routines, or other possibilities that don’t require putting on gym clothes and working up a sweat. Stop the […]
There are many articles about warming up before exercise. It’s important to warm the muscles to get them pliable and avoid injury. However, cooling down after exercise is just as important, but it’s often skipped. Why? In some cases, people don’t realize it’s important, but in most cases, they’re tired and mentally done with anything […]
People exercise for many reasons. Some like the energy it gives them or the exhilaration felt after working out hard. Others appreciate the changes it makes in their bodies and how good they look. Most people know that working out also provides health benefits when it’s done regularly. Even when people exercise to lose weight, […]
While working out is an important part of weight loss and fitness, nutrition also plays an important role. We have local farmers in Lakeland, FL, that grow some of the healthiest options, such as leafy greens. You get many health benefits from adding leafy greens to your diet. They’re high in fiber and water content, […]
No matter what your age or gender, there are a lot of reasons to start working out this year. If you live in Winter Haven, FL, it’s even easier to increase your activity than it is in colder climates. Walking more is one way to increase your activity and any increase is good, but is […]
Staying in shape can be difficult for busy people, but it’s those same people that will benefit from it most. Maintaining a crowded schedule requires extra energy, which you’ll have if you workout regularly. Busy people often are under stress, another reason is that the busier you are, the more important it is to exercise. […]
A lot of people focus on losing weight to get healthier, and sometimes do it to excess. They fret if they’ve gained a pound and get ecstatic when they’ve lost one. While losing weight is an excellent goal, in the general scheme of things, it doesn’t matter, especially if you’re losing inches. When you stay […]
