ACE: 9 PROGRESSED YOGA HIP OPENER POSTURES

9 PROGRESSED YOGA HIP OPENER POSTURES Elizabeth Kovar  //  Fitness  //  7/2/2015 | ACE Fitnovatives Blog Yoga is an ideal form of exercise to open tight and stiff hips. Tight hips typically result from sedentary lifestyles or, conversely, from overuse during sports and other activities.  Although the cause varies, people typically experience tightness in one or more areas of […]

5 WHOLE FOODS TO REPLACE ERGOGENIC AIDS

5 WHOLE FOODS TO REPLACE ERGOGENIC AIDS   Supplements are a significant component of the sports nutrition industry, and many manufacturers claim their products can assist with everything from sport performance and weight loss to energy production and muscle recovery. These products are commonly referred to ergogenic aids, which are any external influences believed to […]

ACE: 7 EXERCISES TO CREATE AN ANTI-ROTATION PROGRESSION SEQUENCE

7 EXERCISES TO CREATE AN ANTI-ROTATION PROGRESSION SEQUENCE Elizabeth Kovar  //  Fitness  //  8/28/2015 Core strength is important for every movement and activity in life. Without core strength, our bodies become uncoordinated, weak or susceptible to injury. One of the core’s main functions is to brace the spine for stability, which is particularly essential to support the body during […]

9 Signs You Were Born a Beach Bum

At the Beach, Travel and Leisure — August 21, 2015 at 5:00 am 9 Signs You Were Born a Beach Bum by Elizabeth Kovar+ Do you prefer the laidback and barefoot lifestyle? Does your diet consist of smoothies, coconut water, and fish tacos? If so, you might need to drop everything and head to the beach indefinitely. The […]

6 Top Mediterranean Beaches to Visit in September

At the Beach, Travel and Leisure — September 7, 2015 at 5:00 am 6 Top Mediterranean Beaches to Visit in September by Elizabeth Kovar+ Mediterranean beaches are some of the world’s most beautiful and spectacular coastlines to visit. September is one of the best months to visit the Mediterranean, since it’s the start to low season. This […]

The World’s 7 Most Interesting SUP Destinations

Travel and Leisure — September 11, 2015 at 5:00 am The World’s 7 Most Interesting SUP Destinations by Elizabeth Kovar+ Do you want to go stand up paddle boarding somewhere unique? Escape those overcrowded waters and venture to these off-the-beaten path SUP destinations. Venice, Italy Forget the Gondola and explore the Venetian lifestyle, culture, and traditions […]

8 American Cities Embracing SUP

From Panama Jack — September 16, 2015 at 5:00 am 8 American Cities Embracing SUP by Elizabeth Kovar+ Stand up paddling is growing in popularity across the United States. But paddling is not just for the ocean. Creative businesses around the country find ways to embrace paddling from rivers to lakes. From coastal to landlocked cities, […]