One of the biggest issues facing us as a modern society is that our lives revolve around sedentary activities. Driving, lengthy commutes, our office jobs, TV and movies. Everything is done sitting down. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death globally. Prolonged sitting will also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 90%.
Read MoreThe conundrum of maintaining long-term weight loss is well documented. People who have lost weight only to regain it back know all too well that losing weight is actually easier than maintaining the weight loss. That’s why people who have lost weight and have been successful in keeping the weight off, have been studied to figure out what are they doing to achieve the accomplishment of not regaining the weight back.
Read MoreAmericans are stuck. Whether we’re stuck in a physical cubicle or a mental rut, we’ve lost our enthusiasm for bodily movement. Despite the joy we felt as children, our days filled with imaginary play, tree climbing and jump rope are long gone. Most of us can think back to high school and college days where we chose to participate in a sports or intramural team. We probably did these activities because we enjoyed the camaraderie, had fun, and maybe we were even good at them. These reasons were reinforced through the bonds we formed with our teammates, and improvements made in our physical fitness. Even during our biggest moments of doubt, we had the support and encouragement of our parents, coaches and friends to keep us motivated.
Read MoreIf you're one of those people who has embraced the morning workout routine, kudos! But are you longing for the days when every time you worked out, you felt fresh and rejuvenated? Exercise is incredibly important for our overall health and losing weight If you're at the point when exercise is part of your daily routine (good for you!), but feeling like you're not getting the maximum benefits out of your workout, here are 7 tips to boost it.
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