As you embark on your fitness journey, you will find that people have different goals, paths and results. But most people’s journey begins with the basic need to drop body fat/body weight and thus become healthier. Often the first step is to cut out the obvious foods that are not good for you, for example […]
An athlete I am not; that’s why my rotations of fitness classes are typically low impact, slow, and involve lots of breaks in between to socialize and sip my water. One method of fitness that has always been good to me has been Barre. There are all kinds of variations that incorporate additional factors like […]
Oh the poor apple. It’s been a symbol of good and evil since, well… forever. I’m still a firm believer in “an apple a day,” yet lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about certain elements of an apple that make me question whether it should be part of my daily diet. So I reached out […]
If you want to burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time and not put any strain on your joints, then a trampoline is the way to go. A person weighing 150 pounds can easily burn around 53 calories in just 10 minutes of jumping on a trampoline. And the more you […]
The amount of winter fitness activities available are so numerous that it would be difficult to list them all. Some are obvious—skiing, snowboarding, ice skating—while some are a little more unique—snowga, igloo building, paragliding and winter golfing. But when the weather doesn’t lend to outdoor adventures, it’s time to look inside for creative ways to […]
Work life combined with home life can quickly become hectic, leaving us little to no time at all to get to a gym. Many face the obstacle of time management and in return, their health is put on the back burner. Your health is the most important thing you have to offer your family, because […]
As a dietitian and health coach, busy work schedules and workplace stress are two of the top factors I see regarding why people are struggling to eat healthy. Getting up early, commuting, sitting all day, and then commuting again can lead to irregular and unhealthy eating patterns. Add break room treats and birthday celebrations on […]
In Buddhism, there is a philosophical view that everything depends on something else for its existence. All existence is viewed as relational, meaning all things arise through the co-working of many causes and conditions. The understanding of this principle, which is known as interdependent and interrelated, has as an aim the transformation of a person’s […]
As a Spinning instructor I find myself reflecting on how much the bike can be analogous to life. Here are some of my observations with regard to this Life/Cycle Connection. When reflecting on those who are hardworking and successful, I can’t help but think of a duck. Silly? Let me explain. When you see a […]
The holidays are right around the corner. Along with all of the fun and festivities comes stress and inevitably overindulging. The good news is that with a little pre-planning and five techniques from wellness world experts, we can all proactively combat these two “December Downers.” Plan In Advance. “The stress of the holiday season and […]
