Prepare for the Holidays By Getting in Shape Now
Sure, it may still be sweltering hot in your neck of the woods, but fall is right around the corner. Are you ready for the holiday season? Whether the fall and winter is full of your children’s dance recitals, company parties or baking cookies for the neighbors, there’s no time like the present to get […]
Avoiding Shin Splints
If you’re a runner, then you’ve experienced shin splints a time or two. Caused by inflammation to the outer and front part of the leg, shin splints arise due to ‘overuse’ and cause injury to the tissue. Common with walkers and runners, shin splints can cramp your style—so here’s how to minimize the risk of […]
Strength Training Without Lifting Heavy Weights
Lifting is an important component of any fitness programs. Benefits include improved bone density and body composition. Other reasons to weight train include improved insulin sensitivity, which means a lowered risk of type 2 diabetes, increased strength and lean muscle mass. All these positive outcomes can lead to greater confidence and better overall mental and […]
Going Off to School: How to Avoid the Freshman 15
Going away to college is one of the most exciting experiences of your life. There’s a whole new world waiting for you with people to meet, professors to learn from and life lessons you couldn’t experience elsewhere. Of course, there’s one little drawback waiting for you if you’re not careful—those pesky extra pounds that creep […]
5 Foods That Help You Maintain Your Energy!
The food you eat is a powerful force in your health and happiness, whether you realize it or not. Watch your energy plummet after the initial sugar high from a mid-afternoon candy bar snack, or feel fatigued after a big hamburger and fries. Your food dictates your mood, so why not choose the healthiest, energy […]
Love to exercise outside? What temps should you not do this in?
Outdoor exercise has a number of advantages. It offers variety and view so you don’t get as bored as you would if you used the treadmill everyday. Also the fresh air and sunshine feel great. Sometimes the very reason you head outdoors – the weather – doesn’t cooperate. When should you stay in? Read on […]
How to decide what exercise is best for your lifestyle
One of the best ways to boost your chances of success with an exercise program is to choose an activity that fits your lifestyle. Lifestyle considerations include your schedule, budget and even where you live. Here are some things to consider when deciding what exercise is best for your lifestyle. Health Concerns Your health […]
Quick Exercises You Can Do Throughout the Day
When was the last time you ‘accidentally’ skipped a workout due to your long, hectic, and stressful work day? Sometimes no matter how hard you try, heading to the gym for a full body workout just isn’t in the cards. When you can’t work out in the weight room, let the weight room come to […]
Feeling Tense? Stretches to Relieve the Stress!
Stress and stretching—does one exist when you don’t have the other? While stretching can’t always altogether eliminate your stress, it can definitely diminish it. Focus on a few downward facing dogs, and do a chest opener or two as part of your morning ritual. (Better yet, make it the last thing you do before tucking […]
Got Back Issues? Best Exercises for Your Back Pain
Whether you’ve suffered from a weak back your entire adult life, or you’re plagued from time to time with a sore one (after a hard day at the office), there’s nothing quite like back pain. From piercing to dull pain, it’s irritating, painful and stressful. Do you have back issues you want to resolve? Here’s […]
