Category Archives: Fitness

This Video Explains Why People Aren't Hooking up as Much as You Think

Source: http://greatist.com/discover/hookup-culture-hype?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=feed_http–greatistcom-

Dating apps like Tinder and Bumble have made it easier than ever to find a potential partner. They also make it abundantly clear that there are more fish in the sea, which has led many to decry to end of dating as we know it and the rise of big, bad hookup culture. Instead of settling down, we’re getting frisky with no-strings-attached flings. But our friends at Science of Us point out that research tells another story. The median age of marriage has gone up in the last 30 years—me…

2 Big Reasons Why Cheat Meals Are Worse Than Darth Vader

Source: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2015/10/20/2-big-reasons-why-cheat-meals-are-worse-than-darth-vader/

“I’ll take two giant pretzels, oooh and that macaroni and cheese too. Aaand I’ll take two slices of the deep dish pizza, a dozen pigs in a blanket, a chicken parm sub, and a tall Sam Adams. Don’t worry, it’s my cheat day!”

I get asked all the time about my eating habits… ESPECIALLY when I’m out with friends or at a Nerd Fitness meetup. They wonder if I’m going to pick the chicken and broccoli with iced water, and are ofte…

7 Tips For Parents Dealing with Fussy Eaters

Source: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2015/10/26/7-tips-for-parents-dealing-with-fussy-eaters/

Steve here! I wanted to introduce Dan Schmidt, our newest contributor and wizard. Dan is a long-time Rebel and fatherhood specialist, and will be sharing his expertise in raising healthy and happy Rebels! Take it away Dan!

What have we always said is the most important thing? Breakfast. Family.

As parents who want the very best for our kids, we try to fuel their growing bodies with the best food possible. But as any parent of a toddler, pre-schooler,…

Want to live longer? Try building a guild.

Source: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2015/10/29/want-to-live-longer-try-building-a-guild/

As the saying goes, “You can pick your friends, and you can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your friend’s nose.”

Wait. Not that saying. This one: “Happiness is only real when shared.”

We all know that having friends and solid relationships is brutally important to our mental wellbeing, but just how important is it? How about decreasing your odds of mortality by as much as 50%?!

As researchers at Brigham Young University and t…