Not everyone likes to workout. To some, it's as enjoyable as getting a root canal. To others, exercise is just a necessary evil. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself, "Why am I doing this?" Finding Your "Why" Finding a reason to workout goes beyond just aesthetics and looking good in a …
Standing Desks: The Why and The DIY
Standing desks are an increasing trend and for good reason: sitting and general sedentary time is known to be a prominent risk factor for many health conditions diseases. Outcomes from excess sitting and sedentary time are almost similar to those of smoking cigarettes. The purchase (or creation!) of …
Making Fitness Fun: Smart Watch Competitions
Smart watches have become very popular over the years. Just wearing one can motivate a person to stay active and move throughout the day. I bought an Apple Watch a few years ago and I absolutely love it. I find it so fun to close my rings. I try to close them 5 days a week. However, eventually the …
De-Stress Like The Dutch
The days are shorter, the workload is picking up; we are definitely in the full swing of Winter! While this is my favorite time of the year, I notice my stress level creeping higher and higher. I have always been one to go on a walk outside when I'm stressed, and I've always loved walking when it's …
“Hip” New Stretches To Try
The Dilemma Does your job require you to sit at a desk or in a car all day? If so, your hips are probably as tight as a pair of designer skinny jeans after a Thanksgiving meal. When you spend a long time sitting, your hip flexors remain in a shortened position. This is what causes your hips to be …
Have Fun Learning To Run!
What has been stopping you from running? Is it the endurance aspect of it, or do you have a hard time staying engaged in something for a long time? Running has been proven to increase your bone density, prevent high blood pressure, and decrease stress! If you're looking for ways to improve your …
5 Ways To Keep Yourself Moving
We get it; sometimes life can get in the way, making it difficult to make time for exercise. In some cases, our bodies might still be recovering from an injury and limit us from participating in certain exercises. Even if you are struggling to find time in your day, below are 5 simple ways that can …
Get Out of Your Slump – Literally!
Do you have a desk job that requires you to sit all day? If so, your posture and your overall health could be at risk! A recent study has shown that no amount of physical activity and exercise can fight off the dangers associated with sitting all day. Bummer right? In this case, prevention is the …