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The best way to get enough vitamin D is to expose your skin to sunlight for 10 to 15 minutes at least 4 days per week. When the ultraviolet rays from the sun hit your skin, it converts a compound called dehydrocholesterol on the surface of your skin to a vitamin D precursor. In turn, your liver and kidneys transform the vitamin D precursor into active vitamin D.

5 Ways Backed by Science to Get More Vitamin D

June 5, 2020

Harper's BAZAAR Names SHOCK One The 12 Best Workout Apps to Download Right Now

Harper’s BAZAAR Names the SHOCK App One The 12 Best Workout Apps Worth Downloading

May 14, 2020

Rate of Perceived Exertion is a more uniform means of measuring the intensity of your workout. It is measured on a scale of 0 to 10, according to the Cleveland Clinic, where 1 is the least difficult, and 10 is the most difficult. Rating your exertion enables you to self-regulate your training intensity during a workout, without needing an external monitor or fitness tracker.

How You Can Maximize Your Workouts Using Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE)

March 11, 2020

Research indicates that high-intensity interval training is one of the best activities for fat burning, and overall health.

What is HIIT and How Do You Do It?

February 17, 2020

Let's take a look at two of these vital hormones and some essential tips to help ensure they stay naturally balanced.

5 Tips To Help You Take Control Of Your Hunger Hormones

November 29, 2019

SHOCK Nominated As App Of The Month: My Interview with Mobile App Daily

September 19, 2019

Mounting evidence suggests that HIIT is one of the most effective workouts to boost HGH response — specifically in women. “Women have a higher release of HGH in response to intense exercise than men, likely due to higher estrogen levels,” Steele says. Workouts that leave you breathless, cause that “burn” and push your limits physically will amplify HGH response, he adds.

HIIT Your Hormones

August 31, 2019

Skipping sleep impairs your brain function across the board. It slows your ability to process information and problem solve, kills your creativity, and catapults your stress levels and emotional reactivity.

Why Sleep Is The No.1 Thing For A Better Body

August 25, 2019

Home workouts can be simple. With a plan and a few time-saving tips, anyone can find at least 20 minutes of their day to workout at home.

7 Tips To Keep Your Home Workouts Simple

August 21, 2019

Many people use an exercise ball at the gym, but few know which size to pick! Here is a simple guide to help you find an appropriately sized exercise ball.

Will You Benefit From Stability Ball Training?

August 12, 2019

Breaking up with junk food isn’t easy. Overeating is one of the reasons many people spend so much money on weight-loss products and gym memberships without seeing the body transformation they wish for.

Food Freedom: Breaking Up With Junk Food

August 7, 2019

When you’ve been losing weight steadily and suddenly hit a plateau, it can be really discouraging. Feeling like your progress is stalled is frustrating, but it doesn’t need to be a temptation to give up or turn to extreme measures. Instead, try these six healthy and effective means for getting back on a straight path towards your weight loss goals.

How to Break Through Your Weight Loss Plateau

July 19, 2019

HIIT or High-Intensity Interval Training uses short bursts of intense exercises alternated with short breaks to elevate your heart rate, boost metabolism, and burn a significant amount of calories. Interval training is quick, effective, it’s intense, and enables you to accomplish a lot of good for the body without demanding a ton of your time in the gym.

5 Reasons Why You Should Try HIIT Workouts

July 5, 2019

Whether you’re just getting started on your fitness journey or are searching for tips to help you sustain with the process you started months ago, keep reading for ten weight loss tips that could make a big difference.

10 Fat Loss Tips For Women

June 25, 2019

A plant-based diet requires more total protein intake because the body can’t use vegetable-derived protein sources as efficiently as animal protein. If you follow a plant-based diet, knowing the difference between a 'complete protein' and an 'incomplete protein' is important.

Plant-Based Diets: Why Complete Proteins Matter

June 20, 2019

Half the battle of healthy living is deciding you’re going to stick with it day after day. Use these six quotes as inspiration when you’re feeling lackluster about the next task at hand.

6 Inspiring Quotes to Keep You On Track

June 16, 2019

Building a workout routine is a big undertaking, especially when there is so much information available online. Performing both strength and cardio are important if you wish to lose weight and build lean muscle.

Should I Do Cardio Or Weights First?

June 10, 2019

All it takes is a quick scroll on your Instagram feed to see two different fitness influencers recommend two completely different pieces of advice—making it easy to become confused by conflicting information.

Five Popular Fitness Questions Asked By Women

June 4, 2019

Gone are the glory days of the low-fat diet. In the past, if you wanted to lose weight, stocking your pantry with low-fat snacks and your fridge with non-fat yogurt was the go-to strategy for healthy eating. Unfortunately, this low-fat eating fad started in the 80s and hung on tight for over two decades.

4 Reasons to Stop Your Low-Fat Diet

May 31, 2019

Adjust your diet to include satisfying meals all day long, including healthy fats and lean proteins that will help keep hunger at bay. Explore new flavors, better recipes, and more creativity if you’re simply bored with a too-restrictive diet.

How to Resist Those Late Night Sugar Cravings

May 15, 2019