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Fitness: The Ultimate Fighter of Fatigue

Feeling tired? How active are you during the day? Fitness and exercise might be the missing key to fighting off your fatigue once and for all!

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How Exercise Can Alleviate Your Depression

Exercise can feel impossible when you’re depressed, but it’s one of the most effective tools for relief. Just 30 minutes of movement a few times a week releases endorphins, lifts mood, and provides structure. It also distracts from negative thoughts and creates a sense of progress. Though tough to start, exercise rewires the brain for more clarity, energy, and joy.

by Health By Principle on August 26, 2025  in depressionendorphinsenduranceEnergyExercisefitnesshealthhealth by principlemental healthmental illnessWorkout
The Benefits of Walking for Overall Health, Weight Loss, Migraine Relief, Stress Management, and Memory

The Benefits of Walking for Overall Health, Weight Loss, Migraine Relief, Stress Management, and Memory

Walking is a simple yet powerful exercise that improves overall health, aids in weight loss, alleviates migraines, reduces stress, and boosts cognitive function. Regular walking enhances cardiovascular health, strengthens bones, burns calories, and regulates appetite. It also reduces migraine frequency and severity by improving blood flow and releasing endorphins. Walking in nature alleviates stress and anxiety while enhancing memory and cognitive performance. Grounding, or walking barefoot on natural surfaces, can amplify these benefits. Tips for incorporating walking into daily life include setting realistic goals, choosing scenic routes, inviting friends, tracking progress, and staying consistent.

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Steady State Cardio vs. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Health By Principle explores if steady state cardio or high intensity interval training (HIIT) are better for your wellness. We use research to debate the pros and cons, and give you a science-driven answer to this fitness question. 
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Why Physical Activity Is Your Wellness MVP

Physical activity is more than just exercise—it’s the foundation of whole-body wellness. Movement strengthens your heart, boosts energy, sharpens focus, and improves mood, while also protecting long-term health. No matter your age or fitness level, even simple routines like walking or stretching can make a powerful impact on how you feel and function.

This blog cluster dives into the many benefits of staying active, from building lasting exercise habits to comparing HIIT vs steady-state cardio, exploring the mental health benefits of movement, and uncovering how fitness helps fight fatigue. Together, these insights show why physical activity is your ultimate wellness MVP and a key step in creating a balanced, energized life.

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The Microbiome and Fitness Connection: Do You Have the Gut(s) to Exercise?

 The gut is now being called the second brain and its power to alter human behavior is fascinating scientists. Now, experts think that the microbiome is connected to our fitness level, but how and to what degree?  

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