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Not only will you burn 125 calories by running around for 15 minutes, but according to Canadian scientists, you’ll also slash stress, and as a result, curb sugar cravings. In their study, the researchers found that people who engaged in stress-busting exercise—like running on a treadmill—for 15 minutes reduced their craving for sweet, high calorie snacks by 23 percent. Those who stayed still saw no change. The reason: Stress busting exercise may reduce your need for a short-lived sugar boost.

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Sit cross-legged on the floor. Without worrying about the speed of your movement, stand up with as little assistance from your hands as possible. It may sound mundane (perhaps even easy), but give it ago anyway. Why? Because it’s a powerful indicator of not only strength, mobility, flexibility, and coordination, but also longevity and mortality, according to Brazilian researchers. In their study, participants who needed the most assistance to rise to the occasion had a significantly increased risk of death within six years. Didn’t pass? Don’t sweat it. Just add the Toddler Roll (from day nine) to your weekly routine to boost mobility throughout your body.

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Holy guacamole! More The Master’s Hammer & Chisel amazingness today!! I’m previewing before our official group starts so I did Hammer Build-Up and it was amazing!!

It had both Autumn Calabrese and Official Sagi Kalev for a double dose of fun! It actually WAS really fun- 30 minutes flew by!!

But when he said push-ups on the medicine ball, I wasn’t so sure! But here’s proof to NEVER doubt yourself! If I had just decided I couldn’t do it, I never would have!

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Holiday Fit Tip #13 – Drink Water Before a Big Meal!
Much like the gas tank in your car, your stomach has sensors that alert you when it’s full. But unlike your car, you can trip those sensors with anything, including water. Use that to your advantage to promote weight loss, suggest British researchers reporting in the journal Obesity. In their study, participants who knocked back 12 ounces of H2O prior to eating lost significantly more weight after three months than those who didn’t. If that isn’t reason enough to stay hydrated, consider this: You burn two percent fewer calories per day when you aren’t, according to another study at the University of Utah.