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Get Outside! It’s Literally the Most Important Thing You Can Do For Yourself

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re living in the northern hemisphere. That means that, like the rest of us, you’re stuck in the dead of winter. The holidays have passed, but we’re living in that long period of cold and dark where it feels like depression, lack of exercise, and poor eating habits thrive. But hold up! There’s a way to flip the script on that, and it’s as easy as going outside. It’s true, leaving your house, getting out of the darkness and into the light is just about the best thing you can do for your body, mind, and soul. Not only is it a great source of vitamin D, which has been linked to all kinds of health benefits, it’s also a great way to take a holistic approach to your health. Simply put: when you’re outside and active you feel better, when you feel better you build better habits, when you build better habits your life feels more fulfilling. It’s a self-fulfilling cycle that can start today, you just need to take the first step.

Want Better (and Smarter) Workouts in the New Year? Add Vitamin D to the Mix

It’s a new year, and with that comes resolutions about a new you. While resolutions are a great way to get fitness goals back in your life, sometimes the hustle of everyday life gets us down, making those resolutions fade as quick as they appeared. We need every advantage we can when it comes to getting a better and more efficient workout that lasts. So what can you do to maximize your time and get you the body you deserve? It turns out that it starts with a bunch of vitamin D, and it comes from utilizing that giant natural battery in the sky, the sun. Vitamin D Gives You an Advantage Before You Start Science has just started to tap into the potential positive effects that vitamin D has on the body, but one thing is for sure, the secret is out. Take this recent New York Times article , which focuses on the process of natural light and vitamin D working together to regulate natural processes in your body, like sleep -- which can help you recover better from workouts, giving a