All Entries For exercise
Doing Something Trumps Doing Nothing
According to a recent article in USA Today, the American College of Sports Medicine is advocating a just get moving approach to becoming active.
Read More ›
All You Ever Wanted to Know about Summertime Fitness Activities
Summer is here and the heat is on! We've rounded up a variety of resources to help you learn all you ever wanted to know about summertime fitness activities.
Read More ›
8 Upper Body Resistance Band Workouts
Resistance bands make it easy to get in your strength training workouts when traveling if you do not have access to a gym or other strength training equipment.
Read More ›
8 Lower Body Resistance Band Exercises
Resistance bands are ideal for traveling when you may not have access to a gym or other strength training equipment, but you would like to continue your workout routine.
Read More ›
8 Exercises for Better Balance
Balance exercises not only allow for stronger core stabilization, but they also help correct muscle imbalances and develop better proprioception.
Read More ›
5 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain at Work
Are you doomed to have weight issues because you spend 8+ hours each day behind a desk? Not necessarily, if you're smart about your choices and how you structure your day.
Read More ›
More Evidence that Small Bits of Activity Add Up
A new study has examined the role of incidental physical activity and how those small amounts of extra activity throughout the day can positively impact your health.
Read More ›
Both Diet and Exercise are Important for Weight Loss Success
New research analyzes 3 methods of weight loss (exercise alone, diet alone and a combo of the two) to compare the differences in progress. The differences might surprise you.
Read More ›
8 Pilates Moves to Help You Get a Leaner Body!
Pilates exercises not only help one develop a stronger core, they are help with pelvic stabilization, flexibility, agility and mind/body awareness.
Read More ›
Think Exercise is Bad for Your Knees? Think Again!
In the past, people have warned me that running is bad for my joints. Now I have new research to back up my claims that exercise is, in fact, good for your knees.
Read More ›
2 Full Body Exercise Routines for Better Sleep
Studies have shown that weight training exercises not only help build muscle strength and endurance, but they can also enhance our quality of sleep.
Read More ›
Why Strength Training Is a Necessity for Older Adults
More and more studies are touting the benefits of strength training, especially in older adults. This may be the key to keeping us active as we head into our golden years.
Read More ›
Improve Heart Health with Short Activity Breaks
Taking quick activity breaks at work give me a boost of energy and improve my concentration. New research shows those quick breaks might also be improving my health.
Read More ›
8 Strength Training Exercises for a Healthier Heart
Aerobic exercise plays a very important role in keeping our bodies and hearts healthy, but research shows that strength training is just as important especially the older we get.
Read More ›
13 Cold Weather Exercise Tips
Even the most dedicated exercise enthusiast can find his motivation waning when winter hits, but by following some simple tips you may find just the inspiration to head outside.
Read More ›
.png)
