Tips for Staying on Track With Your Self-Care Goals Staying on track with your self-care goals is not always the easiest thing to do. Sometimes, life’s stresses can hold us back from pushing forward; other times, we may just not
4 Tips to Fitness as a Single Parent As a single parent, you have a lot on your plate as you juggle working and raising your kids. You may think that you don’t have time for fitness and self-care. However,
Scale Back, Boost Your Confidence and Achieve Your Goals in 2023 2022 has been a difficult year for many, and it’s understandable if you feel discouraged and lack the confidence to reach your goals. But don’t lose hope! 2023 is
A Guide to Healthy Living for Seniors As we age, it is natural to experience certain physical and mental changes such as reduction in energy levels, weakening of muscles, slower cognitive function, and more. But along with age, poor lifestyle
Tips and Tricks for Your Quest for Personal Growth Personal growth is often a life-long journey, but it’s a critical road to walk. By seizing opportunities to learn and explore, you can discover more about who you are while getting
7 Healthy Habit Tips for the New Year With the new year, it’s time to think about establishing some new healthy habits that improve your quality of life. Below are seven healthy habits tips for the new year with advice
The American College of Sports Medicine Journal released the worldwide survey of 2022 fitness trends. https://journals.lww.com/acsm-healthfitness/Fulltext/2022/01000/Worldwide_Survey_of_Fitness_Trends_for_2022.6.aspx Leading The Way Wearable tech and home exercise gyms are the top two trends, followed by outdoor activities, strength training, exercise for weight loss
THE POWER OF TURNING EXERCISE INTO A CHOICE Does it seem as if the only purpose given for exercise is weight loss? The same message being delivered over & over, in different formats using different words. It can be discouraging
Neck Pain Relief Everyday life isn’t kind to the neck. You may be very familiar with that crick you get when you cradle the phone between your shoulder and ear, or the strain you feel after working at your computer.
Resistance-bands are the latest rage since the pandemic hit. The bands provide a unique form of resistance that’s different from traditional weight training with dumbbells and barbells and are super easy to transport if you’re traveling. This means you can get the benefits of extra strength without needing to spend hours in the gym lifting weights.
It is a good idea to stretch daily. Taking just 5 minutes to stretch each morning, before jumping in the shower or drinking that first cup of coffee, can pay off in big ways. Starting each day with intention, a good stretch followed by deep breathing can make a huge difference in your day.
Meditation: Finding Peace In Spite of Covid Meditation has always been a good idea, and it is particularly wise now as we deal with a global pandemic. We need all the calm we can get these days, and meditation is
10 Ways to Look and Feel Your Absolute Best Right Now Have you been feeling low on energy, stressed out, or simply just not your best in terms of wellness these days? Hey, I’ve been there too. For that reason,
Why Your Wallet Is Causing You Back Pain And What You Can Do About It Do you know why your wallet is causing you back pain? We are here to explain the why’s, the remedies and how to fix it.
World Health Day 2021 World Health Day is a global health awareness day celebrated every year on April 7th. Created in 1950 by the World Health Organization as an opportunity to draw worldwide attention to an important global health subject
THE FITNESS INDUSTRY – WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN NOW? The industry experts have spoken. Sports and fitness associations have identified the current trends, and which are here to stay post Covid-19. Covid-19 has changed the fitness industry. More people are
Here’s a killer core workout you can do anywhere, anytime. We are delivering 5 powerful core moves using only a loop band. More proof that the best tools you can keep in your workout arsenal are resistance bands! This 5
Losing weight is a popular subject. Cooler temps are coming, which means weight gain. Let’s look at what it takes to keep the weight off and even lose weight, safely. Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and
Exercise for Depression and Anxiety Did you know that there is a link between exercise & depression? It may not be what you think. Read on… The neurochemicals our bodies produce with exercise, endorphins, are actually similar to the drug
Home Workouts During Lockdown, A Trainer’s Perspective As a longtime personal trainer, I am being asked often about my current fitness regime. I live with Type 1 Diabetes, so daily exercise is an absolute for me. It helps me manage
NEW TO STRENGTH TRAINING? TRY THIS WORKOUT, YOU’LL BE GLAD YOU DID! Confused by what is meant by strength training? Strength training (weight & resistance training = same thing) is basically any exercise that forces your muscles to contract under some
8 Benefits of Jumping Rope You Weren’t Aware Of GET 20% OFF NOW – USE COUPON CODE -“get20” Serious calorie burner & weight loss! 10 minutes of jumping rope can roughly be considered the equivalent of running an eight-minute mile.
Instant Pot Tomato Cheddar Soup I’ve never met a tomato soup I didn’t like. And the season for soup is coming! When time is of the essence, your instant pot will save the day! This rich and creamy soup can
5 Minute Workout vs No Workout For many, committing to daily hour-long workouts seems impossible. Life is busy. But anyone can set aside 5 minutes a day to squeeze in micro workouts & work up a quick sweat. It may
Greek Yogurt Chocolate Mousse Prep Time10 min Cook Time5 min Total Time15 min Yield6 servings Serving Size1/3 cup mousse topped with 1/3 cup raspberries and 1 Tbsp whipped cream Energy130 cal Course Dessert Suitable for Diet Diabetic Vegetarian Low Carb
Simple Crock Pot Salsa Verde Chicken Cook Time: 4 hours About 6-8 servings INGREDIENTS: 4 large or 6 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 cups salsa verde (Herdez Salsa Verde highly recommended) 1 bottle beer (or 1 can of chicken
HOLY BAKED TOMATO! Quick, easy, healthy side dish: Baked Tomatoes Mix olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh basil & parmesan cheese. Create a “paste” texture. Top tomatoes. Optional to add extra basil and some shredded Italian mix cheese
SPICED UP CHOPPED UP SALAD We tend to think of salads as healthy bland, tasteless side dishes. Hey! Who said salads have to be boring? This far-from-boring salad & vinaigrette recipe deliver an explosion of flavors. Oh, you’ll still get
Daily Relief for Low Back & Hips Our low back muscles are used in most things we do. Keeping our low back flexible is crucial for our daily living. Furthermore, with the increase of desk jobs, our backs and hips
New Cholesterol Guidelines 2018 LDL, known as the “bad” cholesterol contributes to fatty buildup and narrowing of arteries. Nearly one in three American adults have a high LDL. Along with risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking and high
Last Night’s Dinner So Satisfying!! Healthy, low carb & loaded with fiber! I make this often, only because it is ohhh so simple. There’s nothing like a hearty bowl of homemade vegetable soup on a cold night. Ok, so I
Despite knowing the benefits of exercise, almost 50% of American adults aren’t active and 70% do not meet the CDC’s recommended 30 minutes of exercise per day. As we end November, I would like to honor National Diabetes Awareness Month
Smart phones, tablets, desk tops. With so many of us using technology, it’s no wonder that neck stiffness is on the rise. Most often the result of muscles that weaken over time due to poor posture and misuse, a
Glide Your Way To A Better Body Get ready to use your muscles in a new way. Boost cardio, gain strength, improve core muscles in every movement you do. These compact discs add an entire new dimension to your workout
Ice or Heat? Are You Doing It Wrong? Life’s probably handed you your fair share of aches and pains. When the time comes to treat the aches, how do you know what to do? Your high school coach always told
10 Healthy Snack Ideas 150 Calories Or Less For a better metabolism, eating smaller meals throughout the day is key. It can be hard to keep it healthy, creative and fulfilling. Are your ideas limited to pre-bagged cheddar crackers and
1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes – Which means they are on the road to developing type 2 diabetes. Worse yet, 90% of them don’t know they are at risk, which means they are not taking steps that could
DID YOU KNOW: Strength training doesn’t just mean weight lifting. Resistance bands, pilates, and using your own body weight (as in push ups) can increase muscle strength as well.
DID YOU KNOW: If you think you’re too old or too out of shape to lift weights, think again. It is never too late to start. People have successfully started strength training in their 70s, 80s, and even 90s with
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