…Most of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercise—stronger muscles and bones, improved cardiovascular health, weight loss, and a slower aging process. But what many overlook is that exercise also has a powerful effect above the neck. That’s
How Exercise Transforms Not Just Your Body—But Your Mind
Exercise Attitude: The Real Key to Energy, Health, and Happiness
In today’s hustle-and-bustle lifestyle, we’re always trying to squeeze more into each day. We juggle meetings, errands, family duties, deadlines—and too often, exercise gets pushed to the bottom of the list (or dropped altogether).
…But the truth is: when we
Exercise, Hormones and Happiness
The widespread lack of physical activity in our modern technology driven “easy, comfortable” lives means we experience lowered endorphin levels on an ongoing basis.
…Endorphins are nature’s “feel good” hormones and are manufactured in the brain during intense physical activity.
The Danger Hidden Within Our Bodies
Sitting has been linked to serious health problems, like obesity and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, the damage does not stop there. Being sedentary is also a significant contributor to nagging lower back ache.
But it is not actually your back that is …
Why Morning Exercise is Often the Most Successful Time for People
Finding the right time to exercise can be a challenge, but many people find that exercising in the morning sets the stage for consistent, productive workouts.
Here’s a look at the reasons why morning exercise is so effective and the …
Strength Training Terminology
Navigating the gym environment can be as much about understanding the language as it is about mastering the equipment.
For beginners and seasoned gym-goers alike, the world of fitness is filled with specific jargon that can sometimes seem like a …
Know Your WHY: Focus On It For Motivation To Get Healthier
If you are looking for health and fitness motivation, you first need to ask yourself “why”.
After all without motivation, there is no drive and without drive there is no real reason to push on and succeed. This is the …
Fitting Exercise Into A Busy Schedule: Making Health A Priority
Is your day so crazy that you are in constant motion, pulled in many directions at once, eating on the run, barely time to stop and connect with anyone least of all yourself?
Busyness is a virtue in our culture …
Building Healthy Habits: Say Goodbye To The All-Or-Nothing Approach
Many people, once they have decided to shift their lives for the better and adopt exercise and healthy eating errantly take an “all or nothing at all” approach to both.
But what exactly does this mean?
It means they want …
Use It or Lose It!: Protect Your Most Valuable Possession
Our ancestors never had the luxuries and comforts of modern living that most of us enjoy today, so, we can say without hesitation, that “technological progress has made our lives easier.” And, that is a good thing. Or is it?…