Strong bones are an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. You may have grown up thinking that as long as you drink your milk with dinner, you’re good. Now that you’re an adult you’ve probably realized that most things are a bit more complicated than you thought as a child. Thankfully there are ways to […]
Posture might seem like the least important aspect of health and wellness, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. If you’ve ever had back pain, you know how it can take over your every thought and motion. Back pain is often the result of bad posture. As the muscles around your spine weaken, your […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death across nearly all demographics, which is why taking care of your heart is one of the best ways to ensure a healthier and happier life. If you’re looking to support a healthy heart, cardio fitness is a great place to start. Cardio fitness is a broad term […]
Just like any other organ in your body, your lungs improve with exercise. However, unlike many organs in the body, your lungs respond directly to physical activity. The harder you work, the more oxygen your body requires, and the deeper and faster you must breathe. As your lungs and respiratory system become fitter, your lungs […]
If you’re not an athlete, some workout advice and training tips can be a bit overwhelming. The bodies we see in the ads for fitness gear rarely match our daily reality, leading many of us to quit before we begin. One essential thing to remember is that every athlete had to start somewhere, they didn’t […]
Having weathered some of the terrible storms of winter, many of us are ready for spring to finally sink its teeth into the regions that we live. That means we are all starting to look at getting back into our springtime activities, like gardening, exercise, and moving about in the fresh air. However, just like […]
With a New Year comes new health goals, and for many of us that includes prioritizing our fitness. There are lots of ways to increase your activity such as running, biking, walking, swimming, or going to the gym. But what if the gym isn’t an option due to health concerns, closure, budget, or location? We’ve […]
Even before the days of coronavirus and work-from-home as a cultural movement, many of us struggled with sitting for hours a day due to work and the sedentary pace of modern life. As we now know, the effects of constant sitting can be very harmful to the human body, with the Mayo Clinic highlighting high […]
The holidays are a time of rest, relaxation, and lots of delicious food and drink. But now that the holidays are over, many people find themselves dealing with an unwanted result of all of that delicious holiday eating: extra holiday weight. Thankfully, there are plenty of fun activities that you can do even during the […]
There are a lot of advantages to doing yoga at home instead of at a studio. It’s cheaper, you can do it any time of the day, and it’s a great way to keep up your yoga practice while still remaining socially distanced. But there’s one disadvantage you may not have considered. If you practice […]
