Stretching Made Easy: Why, When, and How
At one point or another, you’ve heard it—if you want to increase flexibility, prevent injuries and relax muscles, you have to stretch. But what may come as a surprise to you is that stretching has been scrutinized lately. Some studies have shown that static stretching may negatively impact power before an exercise such as sprinting…
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BBQ Season Survival Guide
We all know how much fun BBQ season can be, but we also know how easy it is to get carried away with all of the festivities. This is our BBQ Season Survival Guide… we hope our tips and tricks help you to navigate this BBQ season successfully!
Read MoreHow To Become A Morning Person
You’re here to learn how to become a morning person, which means you probably aren’t one already! Not to worry, we all start somewhere and you can easily become a morning person with a few tips, tricks, and a little dedication to yourself. Not everyone is a morning person, and that’s because most people don’t have…
Read More3 Easy and Healthy Salad Dressings
With these 3 easy and healthy salad dressings, you’ll never need to sacrifice flavor for health again! Store bought salad dressings may taste good, but the amount of added sugars, unhealthy fats, and chemicals used to elongate shelf life are anything but! Now, eating salad plain or with just a squeeze of lemon might be…
Read MoreExercise For A Healthy Heart
Exercise for a healthy heart- it’s one of the safest and most effective ways to prevent and treat heart disease! Research has also shown that leading a sedentary lifestyle (a lifestyle where you remain seated or still and exert almost no physical exercise the majority of your days) is one of the major risk factors…
Read More8 Ways Water Helps Weight Loss
Water is essential for weight loss, among about a million other things we need to happen daily with our bodies! The function of the human body depends on water, and when our body is working in tip-top condition our efforts towards building muscle will be met with successful weight loss (more specifically, fat loss). Read…
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Protein For Everyone
Protein for everyone! We all need protein in our diet, but it can be difficult to know what to eat if your diet style restricts consumption of certain types of foods- like a vegan or paleo diet, for example. So, whether you follow vegan guidelines or consume all types of food, we’ve got some great suggestions for you and a little bit of information on why you need to include protein in your diet. Check it out…
Read MorePerfect Your Posture
These days, it is almost impossible to get away from sitting at a computer for extended periods of time and constantly looking at our smartphones. We are checking email, scanning through social media, typing at work, researching school projects and don’t forget online shopping! Unfortunately, this seated position, along with physical inactivity, can wreak havoc…
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Mental Health Awareness: Binge Eating Disorder
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and at PFC, we believe that mental health is a crucial component of one’s overall physical health and wellbeing. Often times, one’s weight is an outer representation of inner issues, such as repressed emotions, low self-esteem, and an accumulation of stress. If you are an emotional eater, then it’s…
Read MoreDIY DETOXIFYING TURMERIC FACE MASK
We all know Turmeric is a superfood that boasts myriad benefits for internal health. Did you also know that Turmeric can be used in a simple DIY detoxifying face mask right at home? Yup! It’s super easy to make, only uses three ingredients, and will work to brighten your skin and fight acne-causing bacteria to…
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