The only way to transform your body is to change up your normal workout routine. If you’ve found that your usual routine of walking 30 minutes most days has stalled on not getting the results you want, it’s time for a change.
Read MoreOf the estimated 5 million Americans 18 or older – 80% to 90% of those diagnosed being women - exercise can be an effective treatment option significantly showing positive improvements of symptoms resulting in increased quality of life and physical functioning.
Read MoreAsk a yoga instructor if their toned, muscular physique is from lifting weights. Most likely they will laugh and say, “Sure, I lift my own body weight.” Yoga is primarily known for gaining flexibility, increasing circulation, improving posture or relieving tension and stress.
Read MoreA diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself. One way to accomplish this is through physical activity or exercise.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever used the term, “Go take a hike,” have you considered what that means when compared to taking a walk? Most of us would admit there are differences between the two but just how much do they diverge from one another and is one better than the other?
Read MoreChronic inflammation is ongoing, often due to unhealthy habits such as smoking or eating a poor diet and is linked with many serious diseases such as atherosclerosis, arthritis, or type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreNext time you have a choice between taking the elevator or the stairs, choose the stairs. We know there is a benefit to climbing stairs instead of using the elevator which comes down to this– climbing stairs is the ultimate workout for strength and cardio fitness.
Read MoreIt’s 3 a.m. Are you in bed sound asleep or standing in front of your refrigerator searching for snacks to eat? If you answered searching for snacks, beware. A nightly ritual of waking up past midnight to raid the fridge is no friend to your heart and may also put you at risk of developing diabetes.
Read MoreWhen working out, it’s always a good idea to keep your body guessing. In other words, don’t do the same thing over and over again. Changing up our workouts by doing something different, not only keeps workouts fresh and invigorating but keeps you from losing exercise motivation.
Read MoreWho can remember dropping to the ground to do push-ups in high school gym class? Either you loved them or dreaded the drill. This old-school exercise is still considered a good method for assessing strength and optimal fitness.
Read MoreVery likely you are familiar with the ketogenic diet. There is bound to be someone you know (or perhaps yourself) who has jumped on this fad diet as a way to slim down while subsisting on butter and bacon.
Read MoreThere is no better way to start your day than knowing you have done something amazing for yourself. This is especially so if it involves throwing back the covers and jumping out of bed to exercise.
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