The New Year is here, and with it comes the overwhelming tradition of New Year’s resolutions. January 1st of EVERY year becomes that day when we write down our list of items that proclaim this will be the year that we change our lives for the better. Items may include weight loss, stopping a bad […]
It has been said we are a society that loves to be rewarded. We want to be rewarded for everything. Whether it is credit card rewards, fuel points, or discounts, these positive reinforcements help motivate us to make purchasing decisions. Let’s talk about what rewards you could achieve through living a healthy lifestyle. Decide what […]
Procrastination: A term I am all too familiar with. Take this article; I am a day past my deadline. I have had weeks to prepare, but here I am again, a classic example of procrastination, “putting off doing something.” I am not alone in this syndrome of self-inflicted worry! Although there are many areas of […]
It used to be that only Hollywood celebrities attributed their fabulously fit bodies to personal trainers. Not anymore. People of all ages, fitness levels, and income brackets are hiring personal trainers to help them meet their fitness goals. Living a healthy lifestyle is becoming a top priority for many, but many lack the direction and […]
Yoga is all about learning to balance life with calmness and positive thinking. Yoga, which means to join the body and mind, dates back more than 5,000 years and combines breathing, exercise and meditation. Breathing techniques are taught on the concept breathing is the source of life in your body. Exercises apply pressure on glandular […]
Think of the movements you go through every day: getting into and out of your car, reaching for an item on the top shelf at the grocery store or bending down to pick up a child. Most of the time, we don’t think about these movements — until, that is, we can’t do them with […]
It’s no secret: To keep healthy, we must move our bodies every day. Movement strengthens our muscles, including our heart. Did you know the heart muscle is the only muscle that never stops working? Cardiovascular exercise keeps your heart strong. Learning what cardio exercise is and why it’s important is the first step. From there, […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think of summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer offers many opportunities to stay active. Beware, though: Changes in schedules present challenges in keeping your fitness routine on track. So […]
Vacations, long car trips and busy schedules can disrupt fitness routines. Whether traveling by car or plane, staying in hotels or with family, you can keep fitness a part of each day. Here are a few tips to make your vacation fitness friendly. Sitting in a car for a few hours or many hours a […]
While diet and exercise constitute key components of a healthy lifestyle, don’t underestimate the importance of sleep. You’re already a sleep expert. You have been since you were born. Yet, quality sleep could elude you in a fast-paced society that fills every moment of your day with work, activities and screen time. Quality sleep […]