You work hard to keep your body in top shape. Whether you do it simply to maintain good health, or to get a competitive edge, staying fit is certainly a worthwhile endeavor. As a health-conscious person with a dedication to fitness, you only want what’s best for you body. Right? Then why are so many […]
We’ve all experienced busy days. Many of us have them every single day, which can sometimes be a big factor in our decisions to skip the gym and opt for a nap instead. While napping rarely has consequences, skipping the gym for a day (rest days not included)Â can have them. For a number of people, […]
It’s pretty difficult to look around your local grocery store and not find a product that contains at least one artificial sweetener in it. Originally designed as less fattening alternatives to regular sugar, artificial sweeteners—especially aspartame—are regularly used (and sometimes even marketed) as the “healthier choices,” but are they really? According to Dr. Mercola, “artificial […]
In Wisconsin, it’s still incredibly cold, and a number of us (a number that’s growing by the day) are starting to wonder if warmth and spring will ever arrive. If it’s warm where you are, let it be known that many of us here at NHC are jealous. Cold weather sometimes makes it pretty difficult […]
It’s the time of year when we all stop and make an extra effort to be romantic. Whether you enjoy Valentine’s Day or you think it’s just a conspiracy among florists, chocolatiers, jewelers and greeting card companies…the truth is…we should be celebrating love all year long. At Natural Healthy Concepts, we decided to give some […]
Tabata workouts were all the rage last year, and it looks like they’ll be pretty high up on the popularity list this year, too. For some, right now the biggest question is this: Just what is Tabata? Because of its popularity, most people already know, and that’s great. However, if you don’t quite understand the concept of […]
The human body, as we’re all aware, has a number of natural movements. We use them every day when we walk, run, and, well, live. What many people may not realize though, is that these movements play an important role in keeping you healthy and in shape. In workouts that we’ve covered on our blog the […]
When it comes to workout methods, we all have a large number to choose from. From jogging, yoga, and crossfit, to treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and the ever-growing number of available weight machines, it’s gotten pretty easy for every one of us to choose a way to stay in shape. Have you ever used […]
I started running regularly when I was 14. I’d get up at 5:30 a.m. and run to my grandma’s house and back. It was the equivalent of a little over two miles, which at that time, seemed like a long way to go. As I got older, I added distance. By the time I graduated […]
Did you know your core muscles make it possible for you to stand upright and walk? They’re not just there to look good. Your core muscles help keep your spine and pelvis stable by running the entire length of your torso. They help control movement throughout your body and make it possible to shift your […]
