Understanding your unique personality helps you enjoy success in your career, your relationships and even your fitness. Physical activity is an expression of personal choices and comfort. Health and fitness goals are easier to achieve when they fall into your natural style. Identifying activities you enjoy makes it easier to reach fitness goals. Performing activities […]
Developed by the Navy’s elite special operations forces, suspension training offers body weight exercises that develop balance, flexibility, strength and core stability. Suspension training equipment consists of straps securely anchored to a bar. The straps can be adjusted to accommodate an individual’s height as well as different exercises. Suspension training offers advantages over traditional weight […]
Kettlebells might seem like a new fitness trend, but the concept is actually centuries old. This funny shaped weight resembles a cannonball with a handle. Often made of cast iron or steel, this weight originated in Russia in the 18th century. It wasn’t originally used for exercise, but rather for weighing crops. A century later, […]
Workplace wellness isn’t a new concept but has moved to the forefront of the minds of many business owners and managers. As health care costs rise and the economy remains challenging, owners and managers evaluate all the costs related to their No. 1 asset — their employees. Fitness offers numerous benefits not only for employees, […]
We all want a high quality of life and independent living. Consistent strength training offers a path to that goal. Did you know adults lose 5 to 7 pounds of muscle mass every decade after age 20? Strength training is important for everyone at every age. For most of us, it’s about creating muscle that […]
If finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone poses a challenge, consider giving the gift of health and fitness. You’ll not only offer something they’ll love, but also a gift that keeps on giving. Whether you’re buying for a spouse, parent or friend that’s either a fitness enthusiast or beginner, here are some […]
When leaves fall and days shorten, some people look begrudgingly at the changing seasons. But others are filled with anticipation as their favorite winter activities loom closer. It’s important for winter sports enthusiasts to train and do specific conditioning exercises. After the spring and summer off season, muscles could need time to adjust. Starting off […]
My mother’s words from childhood still resonate in my head. “Stand up tall. Don’t slouch.” She was right, of course. There are physical and emotional benefits to maintaining good posture. Moreover, our posture says more about us than we might think. Simply put, posture refers to the body’s alignment. As with any habit, it takes […]
You’ve decided to get into shape. It won’t be easy, and there’ll be days you just don’t feel like working out. Want to know the secret to a successful plan? Work out with a friend. Statistics show having someone who shares in your health and fitness goals will make your journey more successful. It’s important […]
When there’s something we don’t really want to do, we make excuses. Sometimes our excuses can be quite creative. Here are some of the common excuses people make not to exercise — along with some solutions. “I don’t know how to exercise.” This common fitness excuse is actually valid. Sure, we all know getting off […]