Category: Blogs
7 ways to slim your waistline without counting calories
For decades, the weight-loss credo has been to exercise more and eat less. But that theory is based simply on calorie consumption being the primary cause of weight gain or weight loss. It’s a bit more complicated than that, just as the inner workings of our individual bodies can be complicated. In reality, overweight individuals… Read more »
Joint pain? Try this 5 day workout plan
Ouch! We’ve all felt it at some time in our lives: joint pain. Whether we have been diagnosed with arthritis, fibromyalgia, or we just call them “common aches and pains,” joint discomfort impacts just about everyone at some time or another. The pain can be severe. In some cases it can be debilitating. But for… Read more »
Exercising at night vs. exercising in the morning
Some people have finished their workouts before the rest of us have even rolled out of bed, and others need a full day of “warm-up” before they kick it up a notch for their evening workout. Does the time of your workout really matter? Is there a “best” time of day to exercise? Scientifically speaking… Read more »
The best cardio advice you’re not taking
Did you know that incorporating 30 minutes of cardiovascular (aerobic) exercise into your daily routine will help you strengthen your heart and help control blood pressure, reduce stress, manage your weight, strengthen your bones, build muscle, boost energy levels and reduce depression? Well, now you know! After decades of juggling career, family, finances and life… Read more »
Stretching for seniors: 7 simple moves for the not-so-flexible
For the hopelessly inflexible, bending over to tie your shoes or throwing a ball with your grandkids is easier said than done. Good news — you’re not alone, and it’s not hopeless! Some people can effortlessly touch their noses to their unbent knees. Most of us can’t. “But why would anyone need to do that… Read more »