Today we will talk about the squat! Do you know how many times during the day you perform a squat? You may not realize this, but you are actually squatting a lot more often than just at the gym when you are working out your legs. As humans, we are squatting constantly with our everyday activities. YouRead More…
How many times were you just minding your business throughout the day and all of the sudden you feel a pounding headache? Migraines can be very frustrating, especially if they affect us on a regular basis. This could lead to bad workdays, arguments with your spouse, and social engagements that feel more like a struggle ratherRead More…
The bicycle is a great tool for exercising. You do not need a large investment to cycle around and create a healthy outdoor habit. Many can use the bicycle as a way of getting around, to go to work and we also have amateur and professional athletes who train hard to overcome their limits. One thingRead More…
1.Plan Ahead – Read the menu before you go. You are more likely to make unhealthy choices when you are hungry or in a hurry. Having a plan ahead of time will make you more prepared to keep your will power. 2.Pre-game – Have a healthy snack before you leave or on your way. IfRead More…
How many times daily do you think you perform a squat or sit-to-stand-sit motion? We performing these movements without a second though throughout the day. It is a movement hidden from thought as we bend down to pick something up, sit down into a chair, rise from a toilet, or even get in/out of a car.Read More…
Who says that cooking holiday favorites can’t be healthy AND delicious?Here are some simply substitutions to incorporate into your cooking this holiday season. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out! 1. Unsweetened Coconut Cream vs Heavy Cream – Unsweetened coconut cream is a tasty, creamy alternative to heavy cream. WhenRead More…
The Holidays have become a time of “weight gain”, but then we will refocus on January 1st to get back on track and get the weight back off. Unfortunately, we gain three pounds this holiday season, lose 2 pounds the next 10 months, then gain three more pounds the next season. As we continue thisRead More…
Falls are the leading cause of fatality in older adults……and there are several things you can do to help prevent a fall. Read below to start implementing ways to decrease your fall risk. 1. Get Strong Strength training is not only important for staying lean and strong, but it also is important when preventing falls. ARead More…
7 Exercises You Can Do With a Pumpkin 1 Goblet SquatStarting in a standing position with the legs slightly wider than the hips while holding on to your pumpkin, drop your hips back into a seated position. Position your body back up by squeezing your butt tight and keeping your back straight throughout the entireRead More…
10 POOL EXERCISES FOR YOUR NEXT POOL DAY 1. Hip Abduction Standing while holding on to the side of the pool, with leg slightly behind other leg, lift leg straight out to the side. 2. Mini Squats Holding on to the side of the pool while standing with your feet directly under your hips, squeeze your buttRead More…