Your body and soul will benefit from time outside each day. There is something about being in nature that heals us. Without the hum of electronics and the blue screens of our computer and phones, we can step outside and rejuvenate. It is no wonder in...
Read MoreGetty/Boyloso From improved sleep and circulation to reduced anxiety and more, regular exercise boosts immunity and strengthens the body’s defense against illness. How Exercise Strengthens the Immune System As we confront the difficult, enduring nature of COVID-19, finding long-term habits of immunity is becoming more important than ever....
Read MorePhoto courtesy of Jennifer Ludington. Interview with Jennifer Ludington, women’s fitness and wellness coach ♠ ↓ I first met Jennifer Ludington when she contacted me to be a part of The Freedom Body Summit, a web-based women’s fitness seminar that she organized. After speaking to her, I came away impressed by...
Read More♠ I gained eighty pounds when I carried my twins. I jumped that insane amount while carrying two babies, two placentas, two amniotic sacs, and wayyyyy too many cheeseburgers and milkshakes. ↓ Yet I dropped to below my pre-pregnant weight just a few months after I gave birth. ↓ Plenty...
Read MoreDo we really need to drink all that water? Are eight 8-ounce glasses a day really necessary for optimal health? The “8 x 8” recommendation is so ubiquitous, it needs to be addressed. ↓ There are a lot of papers published in the fitness literature showing benefit...
Read More♠ How effective beats efficient ↓ Over the past couple of decades (yes, decades) I have been an on-again-off-again runner. I have tried and failed, to build a running habit. It usually starts with enthusiasm, a new playlist and a variation on the famous Couch to 5K routine....
Read MoreSeveral simple ways of measuring a person’s health might matter more than body weight ♠ The numbers used to assess health are, for the most part, not helpful. ↓ There are the vital signs: heart and respiratory rates and body temperature. Sometimes blood pressure. These are critical in emergencies....
Read MoreIt’s here! Happy Women’s Health & Fitness Day! Organized by the Health Information Resource Center (HIRC), this national day focuses on the importance of regular physical activity and health awareness for women of all ages. Since many women tend to put the needs of others before their...
Read More↓ Strengthen, support, and stretch out your hips. Every time I ask for requests in my yoga classes, someone mentions hip openers. Lots of people go to yoga simply because their hips brought them there! Our hips are designed to move in a lot of different directions,...
Read MoreYour brain is boosted by your feet hitting the ground. ↓ Many people are obsessed with counting their daily steps, trying to hit 10,000, and for good reason. Walking has a host of health benefits, from helping prevent osteoporosis, to lifting the mood, to burning calories. Now...
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Read MoreAthletic performance requires a combination of strength, power, endurance, and a whole lot more. These exercises will help you prepare for success no matter what the turf. ↓ ↓ Looking to improve your athletic prowess? There's more to it than just ramping up your sets and reps. To...
Read More↓ Use this method to process traumatic experiences and challenging emotional states. ↓ My favorite way to really catch up with a friend is to go for a walk. Some prefer meeting for a drink or lunch, but I love to walk and talk. A newly developed type...
Read MoreSkip dinner and a movie and get your hearts pumping with this sweat session for two. ↓ Looking at your schedule and wondering how you’re going to fit in work, family obligations, quality time with your partner, and a challenging workout? We can't-do much about dentist...
Read MoreNo matter what you weigh tightening your middle could mean a healthier you. You may not be overweight, but you still have a “muffin top” that’s driving you crazy. If you find yourself with extra weight around the middle, there’s more to think about than the...
Read More↓ If you are aiming to include the bike in your exercise regime but are planning to leisurely pedal while playing video games or watching TV, your investment on the bike is of no use. If you choose to pay more attention to the overhead TV...
Read MoreHave you ever wondered why you're so hungry after a workout? After any strength-training workout, the human body automatically begins to crave nutritional support. Exercise causes a depletion of the essential muscle glycogen, as well as a breakdown of the muscle structure. This breakdown is not...
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No more excuses for why you can't reach your fitness goals and catch up on your Neflix queue this summer, there's just one catch: you can only do them both at the same time. Engineering student Ronan Byrne's has invented the ultimate guilt machine that lets...
Read More(DailyBurn)Running is boring. It's hard. It hurts. It's lonely. And it doesn't give you immediate results. Right? While we don't think any of these are necessarily good excuses (or altogether true!), we do understand it's not always love at first run for anyone who ever...
Read More↓ As kids, we could jump, run and climb all day without slowing down. But energy doesn’t come as easily to most of us today. ↓ Unfortunately, most energy solutions are laced with more sugar and caffeine than is good for us. Fortunately, we believe in something better....
Read More↓ 4 Healthy Hobbies To Try During Addiction Recovery Overcoming addiction may not be easy, but there are things you can do to make the process smoother. ↓ Positive habits create mental boost Learning to distract yourself is an important tool in dealing with mental health problems. Recovery from addiction...
Read MoreLike it or not sometimes, you are the role model for your kids. They will eat like you, talk like you, and do just about everything else like you – until they’re teenagers when they’ll want to do exactly the opposite! With that in mind,...
Read MoreHow to Deal with Loose and Sagging Skin From Weight Loss ↓ Losing a huge amount of weight in a short time-span may not be the healthiest practice out there, but it sounds as no short of a dream come true to many. Still, one of the...
Read MoreKettlebell Workout Programs: 4 Tips to Succeed ↓ When performed properly, kettlebell workout programs help provide complete body fitness. As well as conditioning, toning and strengthening your muscles, kettlebells also improve flexibility and cardiovascular health. To help you succeed in using kettlebells to reach your fitness goals,...
Read MoreBooty Camp: 5 Simple Moves for Great Glutes ↓ If a backward peek in the mirror at your (ahem) assets has you feeling less-than-ready for swimsuit season, never fear! There are simple ways to tone and shape your glutes in a matter of weeks. ↓ Notice I said simple...
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