Chances are, you learned to walk when you were just a toddler and you haven’t really thought about it much since. It’s easy to nerd out on other fitness activities, like running or weight lifting. But, walking is something we often take for granted. During the current pandemic, however, walking is having a moment. A simple stroll can go a long way to clear the mental cobwebs … [Read more...] about Walking Correctly Takes Work—Here’s How to Improve Every Step
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8 Tips for Being Active in the Winter
A little creativity is needed to stay active in the winter. Short days, numerous layers of clothing, and stomach-filling holiday meals don’t exactly inspire an after-work run, bike ride, or weekend kayak trip. But, instead of hibernating when the temperatures drop and the sun sets before you get home, use the season to expand the ways you stay active and mix up your workout … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Being Active in the Winter
Exercise: A Natural Way to Fight Depression
A clever new study demonstrates a causal relationship between exercise and depression. Scientists and the public alike have long suspected that exercise can reduce depression, but the problem with proving it is the same as with many long-held general associations: it’s just an association. Researchers have shown repeatedly that people who move more tend to have fewer … [Read more...] about Exercise: A Natural Way to Fight Depression
11 Quick and Highly Effective Chair Exercises
Save yourself the trip—or costly gym membership—by trying these workouts from the comfort of your own home. When you started the journey into motherhood, you didn’t realize just how busy life was going to get. These days, carving out some “me time” is almost impossible, let alone making it to the gym. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get in better shape without … [Read more...] about 11 Quick and Highly Effective Chair Exercises
Powerful Exercise Benefits: No Matter Your Age
If you weren’t active in your youth, it’s easy to feel like to start an exercise routine now, you are at a disadvantage. Maintaining fitness is so much easier than gaining it, and It’s painful to feel like you’re the only one struggling at the gym. If you're in your 40s or 50s and looking to get fit for the first time, you might wonder if it's even worth the effort. … [Read more...] about Powerful Exercise Benefits: No Matter Your Age
Get Stronger With This Full-Body TRX Workout
If you invested in a suspension trainer during the COVID-19 lockdown then congratulations, you’ve picked up one of the most versatile bits of home fitness equipment you can get. Suspension trainers allow you to increase the difficulty of moves as your fitness improves. They can also be incorporated into a variety of workouts, including HIIT and Pilates sessions. This TRX … [Read more...] about Get Stronger With This Full-Body TRX Workout
20-Minute Strength Building Workout for Home
Even better, there’s no equipment needed for this strength building, full-body workout. For this do-anywhere, anytime workout, all you need is your water, a towel and a smile! No gym necessary. Perform each of the following exercises for 15 repetitions each. The second round through is 14, then 13, then 12, etc. until all exercises are done at one repetition each. The goal … [Read more...] about 20-Minute Strength Building Workout for Home