Have you become a bit lax in your physical activity? Or, are you having trouble getting back on track? Or, maybe you haven’t started yet? No worries, one way to reboot and kick start your fitness routine is by training for a 5K. A 5K is 3.1 mile race; you can choose to walk, run…
Wow, its Monday, May 15, 2017. Where is the year going? How often is it that we feel life is moving too fast? Perhaps you started out 2017 with one of the more common new year resolutions which is to lose weight, get fit, eat healthy and become more active. Where are you in your…
Let’s face it, certain stationary cardio equipment can get mundane, routine and boring. Also, when performing the same exercise, your weight may stall. That’s right, the dreaded plateau. A plateau happens when you body no longer responds to your diet and fitness routine. Is it worth your time to do an exercise that is no…
If you frequent the gym, you likely have seen battle ropes. Battle ropes are popping up in gyms across the nation and they are becoming an increasingly popular exercise. I am personally obsessed with them. At first glance, it appears to be an upper extremity only exercise. But, don’t be fooled, it is a total body…
Let’s face it, some of us don’t like to hit the gym. Traditional exercises may seem more like a chore and a test of patience. Luckily, there are many non-traditional physical activities that can be both fun and rewarding. It’s important to choose an activity that will get your heart pumping and get your muscles burning.…
Quick Health Tip: Are you interested in joining a gym, but can’t afford a gym membership? Did you know many health insurance plans have benefits that cover a portion, if not all the costs of a gym membership? As an example, my health plan, Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) has a program called FitnessBlue. With…
Let’s face it, we are all going to age. How we age is the question? Many factors contribute to aging, including genetics, illness, stress and lifestyle. Genetics can’t be changed, but there are modifiable lifestyle factors that we are in control of. New research from the Mayo Clinic found that poor diet and lack of exercise can…
Have you ever wondered what your heart rate is when you exercise? Or do you even know what your target heart rate should be? Well a heart rate monitor can be useful when exercising. There are numerous heart monitors to choose from. Heart rate monitors vary in quality, accuracy, style and cost. The typical heart…
Have you seen the commercial for the Varidesk? The Varidesk is a sit-stand desk. Brands like it have become quite trendy in the work place. It is a collapsable desk that can be placed on an existing desk surface, allowing a person to alternate between sitting and standing. Sounds like a great idea, right? Sitting…
If you frequent a gym or have a home gym, you may have some familiarity with stability balls. Stability balls are used in a variety of exercises. Most people use stability balls for core strengthening, i.e. the back and abdominal muscles. A common trend is to replace the typical office desk chair with a stability ball. So…
