6 Reasons to Take the Stairs “In order for man to succeed in life, God provided two means, education and physical activity. Lack of activity destroys the good condition of every human being, while movement and methodical physical exercise can save it and preserve it.” –Plato, 400 B.C. Need a good reason to take the…
How yoga and meditation can help you relax Don’t let your fitness plan be part of what’s stressing you out! Instead, focus on calming techniques and a gentle yoga stretch. Life is stressful and stress can cause both weight gain and anxiety. If you need some tips on how to calm your mind and temporarily…
3 Reasons to Get Gardening Any long-time gardener can readily tell you about the many benefits of gardening, from a spiritual connection to the earth to the inner satisfaction that comes from literally reaping what you sow. But the many health benefits of gardening are sometimes overlooked. Here are 3 major ones: 1. Gardening Counts…
Easy ways to keep your heart healthy at any age Even if it’s not something we look forward to, aging is inevitable. As the years come and go, signs of aging appear. With time, I’m sure everyone will notice a few gray hairs and (gasp) wrinkles revealing their age when they look in the mirror. It should come…
How to take control of your body size Do you find your body size fluctuates? Sometimes it’s going up … and sometimes your body size is going down? Many people find that their body size is usually pretty steady but a long vacation, a period of intense exercise or a major life event can sometimes…
Top 10 home fitness equipment must-haves Let’s make 2016 the year we prioritize fitness and pledge to become more fit. Take a look at my list of home fitness equipment must-haves and get ready to get active – without breaking the bank! I want you to reach your fitness goals but many people put off…
10 Simple Ways to Avoid Catching Diseases From Your Pet The idea that your pet may pose a danger to your health is tough to accept, but researchers from Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph and elsewhere have issued a report warning seniors about diseases…
A New Approach to Being Active When you embrace a style of activity with free flowing movements, you just might experience benefits that go beyond the physical. People have been engaging in free flowing movements for centuries, but as a former athlete and a trainer who is often helping people to achieve a very specific…
Reasons to Exercise That Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss 1. Exercise Inflates Self Worth Many of us believe that shedding a bunch of unwanted pounds or sculpting a killer set of abs in time for bikini season is the key to higher self esteem. However, a study published by the Journal of Behavioral…
5 Effective Exercise Time-Savers Why do work, family obligations, social events, weather, traffic and seemingly everything else seem to get in the way of our workouts? Even with the best intentions, life can just get busy sometimes—so busy that exercise takes a back burner as far as priorities. However, rather than throwing in the towel…
