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The Mindset Playground features an interview with the amazing Judy Lee. Listen to our Podcast and learn about her amazing work with HORSES as an Equine Facilitated Wellness Coach. Click here to listen or on your favourite Podcast App. The Mindset Playground Season 3 Episode 2

Equine Facilitated Wellness Coach tells us about working with horses The Mindset Playground is a weekly talk show featuring Humorous and fun-loving conversations with guests from all over the world with Certified Jack Canfield Trainer LouAnne Hunt. She promises a dose of positivity from every episode. Judy Lee is my Special Guest today on The Mindset Playground Podca...

Here's some sweet news: You can treat yourself and still stay on track. Enjoy this spooky kooky day, and don't get tricked into thinking that Halloween (and all the upcoming holidays) will derail you. You can do this!

When short on time, try these body-weight strength training exercises to give your workout an extra post-run boost. Perfect for a busy Sunday!

7 Bodyweight Strength Training Exercises For Your Busier Days Try these bodyweight strength training exercises to give your workout an extra post-run boost.

How many more years would you like to live?

The Link Between Diet and Longevity - IDEA Health & Fitness A study links diet and longevity, as more fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains could increase lifespan.

For a healthier gut and body, eat these foods in the morning and give your good bacteria a boost. These are great items to add to your shopping list for better starts to your weekend breakfasts (and then all week long!).

The 5 Best Gut-Friendly Foods to Add to Your Breakfast, According to an RD For a healthier gut and body, eat these gut-friendly foods with breakfast in the morning and give your good bacteria a boost.

Is this a buy or bye?

Bye or Buy? Pea Protein - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Some research does demonstrate that pea protein can be just as effective at improving muscle size and strength.

Yoga is such a great tool for getting through the week--but only if you're not stressed out about the poses! Here's a gentler approach to a traditional shape (that won't overtax your knees).

Can't Do Lotus Pose? Try These 5 Variations Instead These variations on Lotus Pose allow you to explore the shape and receive the same benefits without endangering your joints.

With Halloween right around the corner, sugary treats are everywhere! But are artificial sweeteners any better?

Artificial Sweeteners and Cancer Risk - IDEA Health & Fitness A 2022 investigation in PLOS Medicine suggests that certain artificial sweeteners are associated with increased cancer risk.

This is an interesting product review from Outside. Check it out!
Do you agree? What's your favorite and why?

We Put 25 Energy Bars to a Taste Test. Here Are Our Favorites. Whether you’re in need of a quick snack or an on-the-go meal, you deserve a bar that's both fulfilling and tasty

What keeps us moving? What stops us? Is it ever too late to start? Read on...

Overcoming Exercise Barriers - IDEA Health & Fitness Association A group of European researchers wanted to identify the exercise barriers to a more active lifestyle and behavioral factors that contribute.

If you find yourself trying to do everything and anything to keep germs out of your house, consider adding these foods to your weekly grocery list.

5 Foods This Dietitian Mom Buys Weekly to Keep the Common Cold At Bay If you're trying to keep germs out of your house, consider adding these foods to your weekly grocery list to fight the common cold.

A study shows that perseverance and confidence are key.
P.S. You can do this!

Weight Loss Mindset - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Weight loss mindset may be key to client success. Pay close attention to mindset when coaching clients trying to lose weight.

Keep these pantry superheroes on hand for quick n' easy meals that still taste super good

These Grocery Store Sauces Are the Secret Shortcut to Great Meals Keep these pantry superheroes on hand for easy weeknight dinners that still taste super good

Check this out: A new study associated eating a greater variety of protein sources in appropriate quantities with a lower risk of high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease. Read on...

Protein Sources and High Blood Pressure - IDEA Health & Fitness A study associated eating a greater variety of protein sources with a lower risk of high blood pressure, a risk factor for heart disease.

This bodyweight-only HIIT routine packs a big punch in minimal time. Try it and let me know what you think!

Six-Pack Boot Camp: Abs-Sculpting Tabatas This bodyweight-only HIIT ab routine packs a big punch in minimal time.

Is this product a buy or bye?

Buy or Bye: Mushroom Coffee - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Some of the health claims brewing around mushroom coffee include improved immunity, lower inflammation, less anxiety and increased energy.

Can’t tell where your impossible-to-deny cravings for fat are coming from? It’s not you – it’s the food you’re eating.

Scientists May Have Figured Out Why We Can’t Stop Craving Fatty Foods

You may want to lose weight, but you definitely want to keep lean body mass. Here's some new research about that!

Keep the Lean Body Mass - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Researchers found that higher volumes of resistance training with lower loads were better for female athletes for preserving lean body mass.

Waking up early in the name of productivity may not actually be what's best. Hmmm....

In Defense of Your Regular Morning Routine Depending on your sleep habits, waking up early in the name of productivity may not be beneficial for your physical or mental health

No matter how you say it, tomatoes can be a great source of vitamin D. See how food scientists use gene editing to make tomatoes even better for our health.

New Vitamin D Food: Tomatoes - IDEA Health & Fitness Scientists have developed a way using a gene-blocking technique with tomatoes to make them a good vitamin D food source.

This is an interesting read--and really complements our training! You can intentionally build a balanced body so you can successfully withstand the rigors of triathlon training--or just everyday life.

Ask a Trainer: How Do I Build a Balanced Body? - Triathlete Don't do strength training for the sake of strength training. Instead, intentionally build a balanced body so you can successfully withstand the rigors of triathlon training.

Researchers have found that molecules in blood from exercise suppresses hunger in mice. What could that mean for us?

The Metabolic Benefits of Exercise - IDEA Health & Fitness Scientists are coming closer to understanding molecular changes that provide some of the metabolic benefits of exercise.

It's all-pumpkin-everything season. Try a couple of these and post your reviews. What did you love? What ideas would you...squash?

31 Pumpkin Recipes to Cook in October It's all-pumpkin-everything season

Ready for a Sunday stroll? Up your game with Nordic walking. Here's why...

Nordic Walking Benefits Heart Health - IDEA Health & Fitness In more news about Nordic walking benefits, a study shows that it improves functional capacity and depression symptoms in people with CAD.

Getting your hands on the perfect Thanksgiving turkey is going to be tougher this year. Ready why...

Get Ready for a Turkey Shortage: Poultry is in Short Supply This Fall Getting your hands on the perfect turkey is going to be tough this year – a turkey shortage happening across the U.S. ahead of the holidays.

Think about this: Exercise may boost gray matter volume. See what the research has to say!

Exercise and Brain Health - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Exercise promotes brain health, but the exact mechanism underlying this relationship remains unclear. New research reveals more.