Category Archives: Health and Wellness

Working From Home Pain-Free

Does this working from home position look familiar? Truth us, we know that with this “new normal” and many of us working from home, new neck pains and back pains are GOING to happen. But, how can we prevent them? And how can we find relief once the pain has already set in? If your […]

The Real Cost Of Being Sedentary: Everything You Need To Know

While it might be easy to list off all of the benefits of exercising, we don’t typically talk about the cost of being sedentary. In fact, a recent study published in JAMA followed over 100,000 adults for more than 8 years and measured their fitness using a treadmill. The participants were arranged by age and […]

Stay Active While Social Distancing

Let’s face it: most of us never expected the pandemic to go this long. As we try to avoid crowds and stick to the guidelines, how can we stay active while social distancing? The good news is that recent research shows gyms to be overwhelmingly safe places. But the numbers also show that many of […]

How To Fit Exercise Into A Busy Schedule

Research has consistently shown that exercise produces a number of benefits, ranging from improved mood to better strength and cardiovascular health; however, with a hectic lifestyle, figuring out how to fit exercise into a busy schedule can be a daunting task. Balancing the demands of work, family, and personal commitments while prioritizing health can be […]

Foundations of Strength Training

Strength training, a key component of a balanced fitness regimen, offers incredible benefits for individuals of all skill levels. Before jumping head-first into a program, we have to ensure that you have the proper foundation to be successful. This article delves into the advantages of strength training, offers advice on how to build a proper strength […]

Simple Steps To Starting A Weight Training Program

Simple Steps To Starting A Weight Training Program One of the challenges of weight training is determining how much effort to put in for the most benefits. A little may not be enough for an impact, while too much may be detrimental to your health. Truth is, weight training is important because it can help […]

In Flight Exercise: Staying Healthy in the Air

In Flight Exercise: Staying Healthy in the Air We all know that sitting down for extended periods of time, particularly in a cramped airplane seat, isn’t good for you. In fact, the media has paid a great deal of attention to the risk of passengers developing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in flight. Although some reports […]

Add Variety To Your Fitness

Add Variety To Your Fitness For exercise to be effective, it must become a regular habit. But precisely because it is a habit, you may easily fall into the trap of doing only one type of exercise. Follow The Science Recent research suggests that our overall health, as well as physical fitness, can be improved […]

Stay Fit During Holiday Travels: Your Essential Guide

How To Stay Fit During Holiday Travels While many people worry about staying fit and healthy during the holidays, doing so can be particularly challenging if you are traveling. On the road, most of us eat our meals in restaurants or at hotel buffets. That, combined with a break from your usual fitness routine and […]

Does Aging Actually Slow Us Down?

As most parents will attest, we are constantly amazed by the things our children attempt/accomplish, especially at an early age. Watching them go makes it impossible not to wonder, “How do they have so much energy? Does aging actually slow us down?” My latest experience of amazement came on our trip to Maine, as I […]