A healthy lifestyle includes movement. A lifestyle plan is different from a diet or weight loss plan because it doesn’t have an on/off switch. It is practiced today, tomorrow, next week, in 5 years, when guests are visiting, and when you are out of town. … Read More
5 of the Most Common Excuses NOT to Exercise (& Clever Solutions!)
Only 5% of adults exercise at least 30 minutes every day, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. But we know that exercise has a plethora of benefits– literally, life changing results! Obviously, there are dozens of reasons that keep us stuck in inactive cycles, but allowing ourselves to stay in these unhealthy patterns only sucks us dry of life and energy.… Read More
Easy Exercise Solutions When You are Out of Town
Traveling can be a lot of fun, especially when visiting people you haven’t seen in awhile. But, it also disrupts our usual schedules, including exercise routines. Some individuals may throw in the towel and incline not to exercise while out of town, but those that are committed to health and wellness might think otherwise. … Read More
Is Walking REALLY Good Enough?
Walking is man’s best medicine. — Hippocrates
Over 2000 years ago, a Greek physician claimed that walking (and food) were the best types of medicine for man. He believed the secret to staying healthy hung on these 2 things. Just 200 years ago, Thomas Jefferson proclaimed walking as the “best possible exercise.” … Read More
Is Cycling for You?
Two of the biggest reasons people quit their exercise routine is boredom and time. Who wants to exercise if you don’t like it? Sure, everyone deals with the “want to” sometimes, but if your exercise is a dread, then don’t complain about it and instead try something new!… Read More