Walking

You’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that will help you in your quest to get your employees committed to fitness, right?

And once they’ve taken steps in that direction, your concern becomes how to keep them on track.

Arguably one of the best ways to do so is food and fitness tracking. Whether they … Continue Reading »

You know, and hopefully have passed the message along to your staff, that walking is one of the easiest ways to get your daily exercise.

Step by step, a walking workout gets people moving toward their wellness goals, whether that’s losing weight, getting their hearts pumping, improving their overall health, or all of the above.

But while … Continue Reading »

Work can be a treacherous thing, and not just for the professional tightrope walkers, bomb defusers, and stunt pilots of the world.

To the contrary, people who hold down seemingly innocuous desk jobs are often putting themselves at greater risk than, say, construction workers, firefighters, or others whose jobs you would ordinarily perceive as potentially hazardous.

The … Continue Reading »

The good news: Americans are doing more walking and biking than they were a decade ago. The not-so-good news: Not much more.

The increase translated to about 9 extra miles per year, which is not quite the dramatic change it would take to put a significant dent in the obesity epidemic or our nation’s overall health.

Other … Continue Reading »

A healthy heart is at the heart of good health.

That’s why, in your corporate wellness quest, showing your employees how to take better care of this vital muscle should be at the top of your priority list.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among Americans. While it’s not 100% avoidable, there are changes you … Continue Reading »

Something as easy as putting one foot in front of the other doesn’t need to bog you down with a whole lot of instructions, explanations, or do’s and don’ts.

In fact, its simplicity is one of the main reasons that new exercisers are so often drawn to a walking-for-fitness plan.

A good pair of walking shoes, some … Continue Reading »

If your dog is overweight, you may need more exercise.

New research published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health shows that among dog owners who took their furry friends for regular walks, the majority (60%) met the federal guidelines for regular, moderate or vigorous physical activity.

As reported by the New York Times, the survey … Continue Reading »

Now that spring has (almost) sprung, how about taking stock of those resolutions you made back in January?

Though the New Year inspires good intentions and plenty of determination, it’s not uncommon for the bloom to be off the rose come March. Life and work intervene, willpower fades, and many of us end up right back … 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 »