During the fall, it’s common for people to trade in their running shoes for lazy football Sundays and staying indoors. With the cooler weather coming closer, it can be hard to get motivation to work out. With school back in session, busier schedules can also keep you from working out or even just being as […]
As you get older, your bones start to lose their density and can make you more prone to injury. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways you can halt the thinning bones, or osteopenia, and prevent osteoporosis. Tip #1: Eat calcium-rich foods or take supplements Dairy products and fish like salmon and sardines are high in […]
Why drive to the local farmers market and fight the crowds? Increasing exercise and healthier eating can be as easy as walking out to your own backyard! If you’re willing to make a small investment and put in a little work you can have a mini farmers market in your own backyard. If you think you need […]
Fitness trackers are all the rage, but unfortunately just wearing a tracker doesn’t help you create a healthier lifestyle. They do their best work when you use them correctly, but how exactly does that work? It can’t be that hard, right? Get Your Benchmark Data First You might be surprised at where you’ll start off […]
You don’t have to be an avid gym-rat to burn some serious calories during a workout. Walking can be great exercise, but are your walks burning calories? The number of calories you burn during exercise is all dependent on your weight, speed, intensity and the distance of your workout. So, how can you get a […]
Yes, you heard us correctly, it IS possible to stay healthy while traveling! When you travel for business or for fun, it’s very easy to get sidetracked or even completely derail from your health and fitness routine. Vacation for many is a time to relax and let loose. That often means less exercise, more eating […]
Do you love spring because you can get outside and garden? If you’re starting to get back into your gardening routine, there are some things you should consider implementing to prevent injury. You might be thinking, “How do you get an injury from gardening”? Well, just think of all the things that you do while […]
Springtime is a great time to spring clean your health and reboot your overall wellness! Now that you’ve turned our clocks forward, it’s time to turn your focus onto your wellness and living a healthy lifestyle. No matter what is it that you want to focus on and improve, whether it’s exercising, clean eating, or […]
Ah, college. Arguably four of the best years of your life… but for some, it can be a time of struggle. It can be difficult finding a balance between a healthy lifestyle at college, and one where you never say no to a party or late night snack. Struggling with healthy decisions doesn’t have to […]
If you recently had surgery on your hip, knee, foot or ankle and have an upcoming Spring Break trip planned, you’re probably worried about managing your leg and ankle swelling. As you know even long car rides can make this an issue, let alone walking through airports and sitting through a flight on an airplane. […]
