Standing desks – good or bad for you?
The idea of standing desks is, in theory, a good one. Americans clock a whopping 13 hours a day sitting, so anything that gets us on our feet can’t really be bad. Or can it? Turns out swapping one extreme for another isn’t all that helpful. If you’re wondering whether you should take a stand, […]
Top Workout Songs For Your Playlist
Are you meeting your New Year’s resolutions? Whether your home away from home is the gym, or you’re trading in your weekly spin class for a reality TV marathon on your couch (yikes!), it’s time to upgrade your workout routine. What better way to do that than an upgraded playlist? Below you’ll find songs for […]
Are Full Body Workouts With an Exercise Ball Effective?
If you’re a consistent gym-goer, than you’ve seen your peers work out on an exercise ball. They sit on them and lean on them—but the question remains: do they actually do anything to improve a person’s overall fitness level? As it turns out, yep, they sure do. But, only if you do it right. Here’s […]
Work Out With Everything You’ve Got (and Reward Yourself Accordingly!)
The ‘work hard, play hard’ motto makes sense, doesn’t it? When you spent your working hours brainstorming, writing emails, and coming up with the next (and brightest) idea your company has heard in months, your motto pays off. Work hard, maximize your time in the office, and see the rewards for yourself—which in your case, […]
Kids Fitness: A Growing Trend?
Obesity in children continues to be on the rise, and a culture of hefty kids seems to be more of the ‘norm’ than ever before. Conveniently packaged crackers and cookies marketed for children stuffed with high fructose corn syrup are served at their school’s cafeteria, while at the same time, school districts are cutting P.E. […]
Kids Fitness: A Growing Trend?
Obesity in children continues to be on the rise, and a culture of hefty kids seems to be more of the ‘norm’ than ever before. Conveniently packaged crackers and cookies marketed for children stuffed with high fructose corn syrup are served at their school’s cafeteria, while at the same time, school districts are cutting P.E. […]
Teach your brain to love your body
One of life’s great challenges is learning to accept ourselves as we are. That doesn’t mean there won’t be times when we will want to makes changes. We are still responsible for protecting our physical health. But, it does mean that we can abandon the elusive quest for perfection. It is possible to love your […]
5 ways exercise can slow the aging process
According to a New York Times article, “Does Exercise Slow the Aging Process,” Gretchen Reynolds reported that almost any amount and type of physical activity may slow aging deep within our cells, a new study finds. And middle age may be a critical time to get the process rolling, at least by one common measure […]
Shorter Workouts More Often—Does Less Really Amount to More?
Whether you want to burn fat or improve your endurance, shorter workouts are all the rage—and perfect for any overworked, busy professional. Why? Because it allows you to ‘get the job done’ in an impressing short period of time. Let’s weigh in the pros and cons so that you can fast track your way to […]
Shorter Workouts More Often—Does Less Really Amount to More?
Whether you want to burn fat or improve your endurance, shorter workouts are all the rage—and perfect for any overworked, busy professional. Why? Because it allows you to ‘get the job done’ in an impressing short period of time. Let’s weigh in the pros and cons so that you can fast track your way to […]
