We’re approaching a new year and the overwhelming tradition of resolutions. Jan. 1 of every year has become that day when we make our lists and proclaim this will be the year we change our lives for the better. Losing weight, breaking bad habits and saving money usually top the lists. Will your New Year’s […]
Fall can be a season when exercise routines waiver. It’s too cold to continue with many of the summer activities you enjoy. You could even become a little blue with the realization summer has ended and your favorite activities are over for a while. Still, fall brings with it many other opportunities. Here are five […]
Of the many physical activities that improve our health, walking constitutes one of the most beneficial. Nearly everyone regardless of age or fitness level can participate in this simple exercise and enjoy the benefits of maintaining weight, improving heart health and enhancing mental wellbeing. Moreover, people tend to stick with walking, making it a life-long […]
Are you someone who’d never combine the words “exercise” and “fun” in the same sentence? You’re not alone. The health club industry has worked hard to come up with something new and exciting to engage and motivate people to exercise, and group exercise classes are no exception. You might have heard of Virtual Reality Cycling […]
The 2016 Summer Olympics are nearly upon us. It’s a time when the country unites to watch and cheer for the athletes. We’re inspired by their dedication to their sports, their talents and their competitive spirit. Watching these athletes can motivate us, whether in competitive sports or self-improvement. Thinking about what you want is actually […]
We wait all year, it seems, for summer to arrive. Now it’s finally here. When most of us think about summer, we think about outdoor fun, vacations and a chance to kick back. Summer offers many opportunities for staying active. Be aware, however: Changing schedules also could present challenges to keeping your fitness routine on […]
The most popular form of a triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running performed with immediate transitions between each activity. Triathletes compete for the fastest overall time. This three-sport concept dates back as far as the 1920s, when the three disciplines were running, biking and canoing. The first triathlon as we know them today was held […]
What if you could find a piece of exercise equipment that burns calories to help you lose weight, strengthens and tones muscles and provides a great cardiovascular workout — a total body workout, in fact. There is such a piece of equipment — a rowing machine. Just a few years ago, rowing machines could be […]
There are many reasons people work out, but finding the reason you work out is what really matters. The benefits of daily exercise and a healthy lifestyle are numerous. But why should you exercise? What’s important to you? There’s an underlying reason, so take a moment to find out what that reason is for you. […]
Think about the age-old question: How do you eat an elephant? Now think about the answer: One bite at a time. Some things in life can seem overwhelming considered as a whole component. Breaking things down into small steps to achieve, change or address something is much easier in bite-size pieces. This same approach holds […]