Exercise

You plan your workday, your social dates, your family obligations … even your TV schedule.

If you’re trying to lose weight, you should add something else to that list: your meals.

Presumably you’ve plotted out an exercise routine, an essential component of any weight loss regimen.

But you’re going to need something to fuel those heart-pumping, calorie-consuming workouts.

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Let’s face it: When you go on vacation, your healthy diet and exercise regimen do, too.

A number of your employees are probably taking advantage of the summer months to use some of their well-earned vacation time.

The closest many people will come to a workout while vacationing is the sandy trek from their lounge chair to … Continue Reading »

As inevitable as death and taxes, stress is something we all have in common.

Despite its reputation, stress is not always a bad thing: It can serve as a motivator, keeping us from simply stewing over a problem and instead doing something to solve it.

On the other hand is the kind of stress that causes real … Continue Reading »

Good news for your female staffers: Just five minutes a day of certain types of exercise may help women control their weight.

It’s hard to believe that a mere five minutes of anything could make a notable difference.

But a new study suggests that taking up biking and brisk walking might be an effective way to … Continue Reading »

Whether you opt for a jog at the park, a walk through the neighborhood, or a heart-pumping bike ride, summertime workouts can really make you sweat.

And that’s a good thing. Perspiration is your body’s way of cooling itself down, which is a very important consideration when you’re working out in the middle of a summer … Continue Reading »

Is your morning walk from your car to your office the only time you see the light of day?

If your exposure to the world beyond your office has been reduced to glimpses of the parking lot through the window next to the printer, it’s time to get out.

We’re not advising anyone to quit their jobs, … Continue Reading »

Shedding a few pounds through diet and exercise is only half the battle of the bulge; keeping that excess weight off requires a bit more commitment.

Once you’ve determined and achieved your target weight, it’s time to focus on staying there.

Weight management involves a conscious, long-term effort to incorporate fitness and nutrition into your day-to-day life.

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As important as it is to get regular exercise, it’s just as crucial to do it the right way.

Exercise safety is a topic that is often overlooked in the effort to encourage employees to start a fitness regimen.

While it’s tempting to focus on that end goal, it’s a good idea to tout safety tips and … Continue Reading »

The secret to finding the best exercise routine is surprisingly simple.

It’s the one you’ll stick with.

Staying motivated is the key to achieving long-term results from any fitness routine, and keeping your workouts interesting and challenging is the key to staying motivated.

That means you’ll probably have to change up your workouts when you feel yourself getting … Continue Reading »

Talk about multitasking: Exercise is the ideal way to ease stress and get fit in the bargain.

It’s common to focus on the frequently touted physical perks of exercise: weight loss, heart health, muscle-building, and disease prevention, to name just a few.

But body benefits aside, physical activity also serves as an effective natural stress buster.

That’s … Continue Reading »