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Believe it or not, I actually feel better working out before 7:00AM than after 7:00PM! Yay Spin! How will you be active today? Do what you enjoy! Be happy!
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Are your hips tight after a long week of sitting at your desk all day? 6 Yoga Stretches to Increase Hip Flexibility and Mobility Stabilize your core muscles during each stretch! * BOSU not required. Downward Facing Dog Stretches the back of your legs and opens up your upper back. Use a BOSU to help promote
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I rounded off my workout today with a quick TRX circuit! How will you be active this weekend? Shoot me an email to learn some new TRX exercises!
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Are you inundated with the surge of healthy, detox cleanses hitting the market shortly after January 1st? Are you confused about which concoction to try? Do you have a limited budget and time, and want a quick, simple, and inexpensive drink? Two Words: Lemon Water Try it warm before your morning cup of coffee or cold during your workout. Speaking from personal
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Small steps lead to big changes. Does your week resemble this: A short climb followed by a long, seemingly endless difficult journey? Take one step at a time. Focus on one challenge before transitioning to the next hurdle. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIE5QtkxzvM) Hurry up and wait So close, but so far away Everything that you’ve always dreamed of
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Goal #7 Reduce Stress and Enjoy Life Exercise improves your physical and mental health, decreasing your risk of heart disease and reducing stress and anxiety. Whether you want an intense, heart-pumping cycling class, heavy max-lifting circuit, or simply a brisk walk or jog to clear your head, any bout of activity will give you a new
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Goal #6 Learn Something New Add exercise to your daily routine and improve your learning processes! Recent research found that cardiovascular activity increases attention span, improves reading comprehension, and boosts memory. Further, exercise increases dopamine activity in your brain, contributing to increased focus and concentration. Are you studying for a big upcoming exam? Hit the
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Goal #5 Earn More, Save More Do you want a higher paycheck? Exercise! Employees who committed to an exercise program (weight-lifting or cardiovascular training) witnessed a 6 to 10% salary increase compared to their colleagues who did not exercise. Further, morning or afternoon exercisers are less likely to be stressed, and happier, more productive employees: all attributes
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Goal #4 Stop Smoking Have you tried to quit smoking and received no luck? Exercise! Physical activity can help you effectively manage nicotine withdrawal and prevent relapse. In addition, exercise will lower your risk of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other chronic health diseases linked to a sedentary lifestyle. The next time you want to
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Goal #3 Fall in Love Fall in love with exercise? No! But, regular exercise will increase your self-esteem and libido (for both men and women). Lorenz and Meston (2014) found a stronger positive impact on satisfaction when women performed 20 to 30 minutes exercise sessions before sexual activity. And, you might just happen to meet your special someone
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