Leaves are falling and the days are getting shorter. While some people see swirling leaves and experience drudgery, others anticipate their favorite winter activities drawing closer. It’s important for winter sports enthusiasts to perform specific conditioning exercises before hitting the snow and ice. After a spring and summer off season, muscles could need some time […]
I recently faced some tough questions from a friend who’s also a local business owner. After the conversation, I took some time to reflect on how the coronavirus pandemic has affected me personally, my business and the fitness industry as a whole. Personally, I learned there’s no handbook on how to handle life so different […]
Yoga is all about learning to balance life with calmness and positive thinking. Yoga means to join or yoke together the body and mind into one experience. Yoga dates back more than 5,000 years and combines three main areas: breathing, exercise and meditation. Breathing techniques are based on the concept breathing is the source of […]
The importance of living a healthy lifestyle isn’t new news — we all know the importance of self-care. But during these challenging times, living a healthy lifestyle has become more difficult for many people. As daily routines changed, so did many of our healthy routines. Since the outset of the coronavirus pandemic, our daily routines […]
Freedom means different things to different people. But most would agree freedom includes the right 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 different activities, from daily chores to your favorite sports. Without health and fitness, you could […]
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 and a chance to kick back. Although this year might seem different because of the pandemic, summer still offers many opportunities to stay active. Remain aware, though, that changes […]
Change by definition means to make something different. Things are certainly different as we adapt to the coronavirus pandemic and its effects. Most people prefer what’s comfortable and familiar. How do we make changes, then, to better our lives? Taking small steps toward change is easier and more successful than trying to make big changes […]
Machines, weights and props can all help in a daily exercise routine. But with a little creativity, you can still enjoy a great workout without anything but you and a pair of good athletic shoes. Given so many changes and temporary health club closures related to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s never been more important to […]
There’s so much advice going around lately I’m about ready to stop listening. Just thinking about all the things I should be doing — or NOT doing — makes my head spin. The coronavirus outbreak has quickly changed our lives. We face dilemmas about not only our health, but also our jobs and money. That’s […]
Everyone knows what it’s like to feel tired. Fatigue is our body’s way of telling us it is time for rest. But with busy schedules that include work, meetings and deadlines as well as children and their activities, it’s common to ignore these signs and power through with another cup of coffee or energy drink. […]