I’m reminded of the lyrics of a 70s song “Counting flowers on the wall; that don’t bother me at all. Playing solitaire ‘til dawn with a deck of fifty-one. Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo… Now don’t tell me I’ve nothing to do…” Optimism, pessimism, good news and bad can hypnotize you to be happy or […]
It’s that time of year again when we set resolutions and put forth our intentions to make our lives better. It’s an annual tradition, but is it worth the effort? As I often set resolutions that I quickly abandon, I wonder why I do so when I’m more likely to realize my goals. Is there […]
If you have any pets, particularly dogs, you probably know that most of them love to run (maybe even more than you or I do). If you are looking to start running with your furry friend, here are some tips on how to get started. In terms of supplies you will need, it’s important to […]
You’ve heard it a million times: Where there’s a will there’s a way. But when it comes to meeting fitness goals, it’s sometimes challenging to muster motivation. Waning energy, lack of time, family and work obligations are just a few of the excuses that might keep you from hitting the gym as often as you […]
As a busy career professional, it’s challenging to prioritize health and wellness on a daily basis. So many responsibilities including work and family can force you to push your own nutritional and fitness needs to the back burner. This is where A Healthy Career comes into play. The experts sharing their wisdom on this site are […]
Summer’s here and that should mean more time with the family. But with a busy work schedule, you’ll be lucky if you can make the time for a “staycation,” let alone a real vacation. Staying physically fit is often just another thing you need to squeeze into an already crammed schedule, and come summertime, it’s […]
There are new books coming out each day to inspire healthy habits. Many provide us with steps for growing in our fitness endeavors, becoming healthier consumers, understanding the nutrients needed for aging bodies and even teaching us how to combat disease. As busy career professionals you’re already stretched to find time for fitness let alone […]
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 […]
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 […]
