There are so many physical activities that can improve our health. Walking is one of the most beneficial ways to exercise. It is for nearly everyone, every fitness level and every age. This simple exercise is filled with health benefits such as improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, and helping maintain body weight. Because of […]
Think of the activities and movements that you do every day. These movements include things such as 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 time, we don’t even think about these movements – […]
Everyone knows what it is like to be tired. Fatigue is our body’s way of telling us it is time for rest. However, with busy schedules, work, meetings, kids and deadlines, it is common to ignore these signs and power down another coffee or energy drink. These quick fixes merely subdue the symptoms for a […]
When there is something we don’t really want to do, we make excuses. Sometimes our excuses are quite creative. “I don’t know how to exercise.” This common fitness excuse is real. People often times don’t even think that a brisk walk or gardening can be considered exercise. We all know that getting up and off […]
We are approaching the new year and 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 that this will be the year that we change our lives for the better. Items may include weight loss, stopping a bad habit […]
As the seasons change, it’s no longer summer, but not yet winter. Fall can be a time when exercise routines can waiver. It becomes too cold to continue with many of the summer activities you may enjoy. You may even get a little blue, knowing that summer has come to an end and your favorite […]
Freedom means different things to different people. We would all agree that freedom in our country allows us to have freedom to learn, work, speak and enjoy life. If you enjoy a healthy and fit lifestyle you also have freedom. This freedom allows you to perform things in life from daily chores to your favorite […]
Learning to balance life with calmness and positive thinking is what Yoga is all about. Yoga means “to join or yoke together” the body and mind into one experience. Practicing Yoga dates back more than 5,000 years. It combines three main areas: breathing; exercise; and meditation. Breathing techniques are taught on the concept that breathing […]
Change by definition means to “make something different.” Change is not easily accepted by many people. We all like the idea of being comfortable and staying within the confines of the familiar. So, how do we make changes when they are to better our lives? Breaking it down into small steps to achieve, change or […]
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 your […]