Fitness

Life is hard enough … good health should be easy, right?

There aren’t any major benefits to be gained from phoning it in during your workouts, but it is possible to get your daily exercise and incorporate healthy habits without putting undue stress on yourself.

And that means different things to different people. Lucky for you, there … Continue Reading »

As important as it is to get a handle on your love handles, it’s even more important to lose weight the right way.

Lots of people get started on a diet with one goal in mind: quick, visible results both on the scale and in the mirror. But if they don’t prioritize such long-term goals as … Continue Reading »

As April showers prepare to give way to May flowers, many people’s thoughts turn to lazy days by the pool or at the beach.

But wait … who’s ready for swimsuit season?

Many of us emerge from a long winter of comfort food, workout lapses, and heavy, bulky clothing to find that, well, we’re a little bulkier, … Continue Reading »

You wouldn’t drive to work on an empty tank of gas; why should it be any different when it comes to fueling up your body before a workout?

It’s a simple concept: energy in, energy out. If there’s not enough fuel for your body to use while you’re putting it through its paces, you’re going to … Continue Reading »

People tend to choose the path of least resistance. The smooth, clear, and easy road. The flat, well-cleared path that poses no obstacles and appears absolutely innocuous.

So when you’re working on an exercise promotion campaign, keep that in mind.

Easy exercise? Sounds contradictory, but it’s not. There are plenty of exercises that could be classified as … Continue Reading »

For many people who want to lose weight, the primary obstacle standing in their way is themselves.

Years of failed diet attempts or exercise efforts gone awry can make a person feel like a healthy weight is forever out of reach. And then there are those who have never even tried, often because they lack the … Continue Reading »

Working behind a desk can be as taxing on the body as manual labor … without the physical benefits to balance it out.

The aches and pains caused by sitting too long (and often the wrong way) at a desk translate to minor distractions at best, chronic medical conditions at worst.

And regardless of severity, they’re sure … Continue Reading »

Exercise is a vital weapon in the fight against obesity.

But, particularly for people who are overweight or who have never done much of it before, physical activity can be daunting.

It’s one of life’s little ironies, that the people who need exercise the most tend to struggle with it more than their thinner, healthier, or … Continue Reading »

Are your employees anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or just plain stressed? Point them in the direction of relief.

An effective strategy with bonus benefits, exercise is a not-so-secret weapon for fighting stress and promoting physical health and wellness at the same time.

As good for the body as it is for the mind, exercise is a win-win strategy … Continue Reading »

Days aren’t getting any longer, and your employees’ daily to-do lists aren’t getting any shorter.

As important as it is for your staff members to exercise whenever and however they can, it’s also important to recognize the challenges posed by time constraints on today’s often hectic schedules. Your workers are juggling full-time jobs plus the needs … Continue Reading »