https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13711727-7-ways-to-have-self-control-even-in-the-hardest-situations/#slide=1   What would change if you had more self-control? Would you meet your fitness goals? De-escalate tense situations? Finally stop procrastinating on work projects? Although it can seem impossible to gain any more discipline than you already have, willpower can be exercised regularly just like your muscles. There are a few ways you can [...]

https://www.doctoroz.com/gallery/6-ways-burn-more-calories-rest The term "metabolism" refers to a series of chemical reactions in your cells that convert what you eat into fuel for your body. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you'll burn. Although genetics influences your metabolism speed, you can help rev it up with certain exercises and lifestyle changes, let’s go over a [...]

http://www.doctoroz.com/gallery/what-expect-when-you-lose-weight Weight loss can do a lot of good for our bodies. Physically, it can help relieve stress on our organs and it can lessen our chances of developing health issues. Mentally and emotionally, it can improve our mood and confidence levels. But there are some things that happen with weight loss that could be [...]

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13708842-wait-my-gut-health-is-sabotaging-my-workout/ If you’ve been putting in countless hours at the gym and the results just aren’t coming, or if you’re noticing a lack of motivation or decrease in performance in your fitness routine, your gut might be to blame. Although it’s often overlooked by most training regimens, a healthy gut is a key factor in [...]

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13709833-9-warmup-and-cooldown-mistakes-wrecking-your-workout/     Warmups and cool-downs are the glue of your workouts. Done correctly, warming up and cooling down may help reduce the risk of injury, improve athletic performance and increase desired fitness results. Even though it takes just a few extra minutes, it’s easy to fall into the habit of not warming up or [...]

http://chefirvine.com/magazine/celebrity-spotlight-nancy-kerrigan The Olympic medalist talks about what she’s learned through adversity, advice for chasing your dreams, and her new documentary about eating disorders in the world of sports, entitled Why Don’t You Lose 5 Pounds? By Sara-Jane McShane RI: Taking a step back in time, when was the first moment that you knew you wanted [...]

http://chefirvine.com/magazine/athlete-spotlight-us-ski-jumper-abby-ringquist In February 2018, Abby Ringquist will represent Team USA at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. We spoke to the 28 year-old Park City, UT native about how she’s getting ready for competition and the major challenges she’s faced along the way. INTERVIEW by SJ McSHANE PHOTOS by BEN PIEPER ROBERT IRVINE MAGAZINE: [...]