Walking

Good news for fitness-minded women: two of the most popular exercises are two of the most effective ones.

Bicycling and brisk walking have been shown to help women control their weight in their 30s and 40s, according to a new study.

The Harvard Nurses’ Health Study found that over the course of 16 years, women who increased … Continue Reading »

Any kind of exercise has its special perks, and stress-relief is one that applies to all.

Now there’s even more proof that physical activity can ease the burden of stress in your life. According to a new study, reports the American Medical Network, walking to school can reduce stress in kids.

Findings indicate that the walks successfully … Continue Reading »

Walking workouts are the ideal way to get exercise … except when they’re not.

Summer is infamous for those unpredictable thunderstorms that tend to pop up just as you’re lacing up your walking shoes.

And sometimes it’s just too darn hot to get out there and hoof it around the neighborhood, track, or office building. (Who wants … 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 »

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 »

Summer is here, and with it long weekends at the lake and lazy days by the pool.

But wait … does last year’s swimsuit still fit? And where did that spare tire come from? Is this scale right?

The season’s heat and more-revealing summer wardrobes tend to get people thinking about their bodies, which may have been … Continue Reading »

Dog lovers already know their favorite furry companions are special.

But it’s more than just their infectious enthusiasm and ever-wagging tails that makes them that way. In addition to providing unconditional love and loyalty, dogs can help keep their owners healthy.

For example, did you know that Fido can lower your blood pressure? Or that … Continue Reading »

Happy National Employee Wellness Month! There’s no better time to boost your efforts to improve health and well-being in your workplace.

The best way to get people on board the fitness train? Make it easy.

Think about it: Between career, family, friends, recreation, maintaining a household, and a variety of other obligations, your employees have a lot … Continue Reading »

We schedule doctor’s appointments, clients, meetings, and the like into our day … why not do the same with exercise?

People are more likely to stick to a workout routine when they’ve carved out a time slot specifically for it.

Making a conscious effort to give exercise high priority in their life will keep them … Continue Reading »