I’ve talked about how important stretching is for your body. There are different types of stretching and some may be a better fit for you than another. One of those types is active stretching. Active stretching is “when you’re actively engaging one set of muscles to stretch the muscles on...
12 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Outdoor Workout
As the weather warms up, some may be taking their workouts outdoors. Studies have even shown that working out in nature has many benefits including “increased energy, greater enjoyment, and less tension.” There are a few tips for working outdoors to keep you safe and make the most out of...
Best Pillows for Sleeping
Sleep is a very important part of your overall health and getting enough rest is sometimes challenging. One thing that can help your sleep health is making sure your environment and supplies are right for you. “Having the best pillow for sleeping — for however you sleep — can help...
11 Cycling Benefits
Now that the weather has turned nicer and summer is fast approaching, biking or cycling has become a favorite activity by many. Cycling is a low-impact workout that benefits your whole body. Check out the link below for 11 Reasons Cycling is Good for You… a great workout for the...
10 Hamstring Exercises to Relieve Tight Muscles
It’s important to stretch your muscles everyday and listen to your body when working out. Our hamstrings are one of those areas that need stretching daily. Hamstrings extend from your glutes to your knees and can cause a lot of problems if you were to pull one. “The hamstrings cross...
How to Foster Body Positivity
Body Positivity refers to the “assertion that all people deserve to have a positive body image, regardless of how society and popular culture view ideal shape, size, and appearance.” Although weight loss and how you look can be important, the real victory lies in how you feel about yourself. Fostering...
Foam Rolling vs. Stretching
An important part of working out is stretching your muscles regularly. Adding stretching to your workouts can really help you with endurance, strength, and getting the most out of the workouts. Another great alternative to stretching is foam rolling. Stretching and foam rolling have many benefits and it is often...
6 Reasons to Get Up and Go Outside Right Now
Spring has sprung and so has the nice weather. Besides the warm weather, being outside provides many health benefits both physically and mentally. “When you’re outdoors, you feel happier, more relaxed, and more focused,” says Dr. John La Puma, M.D., F.A.C.P., who specializes in nature as medicine. “You sit a...
How to Get and Stay Fit Over 40
As we age, the workouts we once did 10 years ago may be a little more challenging today. So, “with the odds seemingly against you, can you still get and stay fit over 40?” Absolutely!!! Did you ever hear, age is just a number? It’s true and our bodies are...
Earth Day… Recycle, Upcycle, and Reduce Waste
Today is Earth Day, a day to support the environmental protection of our earth. There are many things that one can do to protect our beautiful world from unnecessary pollution. Recycling is a great place to start and something everyone can do to help. Reducing waste and upcycling are other...