Beach Volleyball is a physically grueling sport. Don't think so? Just try walking in the sand. Now imagine jumping, sprinting, diving, lunging, and squatting on and off as fast as you can for up to 60 minutes in the sand. That is just one match and as a professional, I can play up to five matches in one day. While training has helped me endure these grueling day long...
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Stay In School: The Secret Benefits of Fitness Classes
You might think that you've got your workout routine all set and that a class like spin or Pilates is a waste of your time, money or both, but you'd be wrong. Fitness classes offer countless benefits that enhance not just the body, but the mind and soul as well. Here are 5 reasons why you should make your workout routine less routine by mixing in some classes. Shock...
Trying to lose weight? Have a Coconut.
You'd be amazed at what eating a coconut can do to help you lose weight. Coconuts contain Medium Chain saturated Fatty Acids (MCFAs), which are digested and handled by the body differently than other fats. MCFAs do not circulate in the bloodstream and are instead immediately converted into energy, meaning they are burned instead of being stored as body fat...
