“Progress: You might not be where you want to be, but you’re not where you used to be.” —Unknown At the beginning of Renewed You, we asked you to complete a pre-program evaluation to document your starting point by evaluating your physical fitness, nutrition habits and mindset.   If you’re reading this, congratulations! You’ve made it to week 13 of the challenge and done the wo ...

Do you ever jump right into your workout without preparing your body with a warmup first? While this may be the convenient choice in the moment, there is a good chance your body mechanics and workout efficiency are suffering. Preparing your body to move with a warmup specific to the workout you’re about to perform primes your muscles, ligaments and tendons to prevent injury and ...

The human body can be thought of as three separate systems — the mind, the body and the soul. The connection between these systems reflects how your thoughts and feelings affect your physical well-being and vice versa. Oftentimes, we are faced with daily challenges that could derail these systems. What can you do to combat these challenges, decrease your stress levels and cente ...

As a kid, were you ever told you had to wait 30 minutes after eating to play, swim or run around? It turns out that the opposite may be true! In fact, one of the best things to do immediately after eating a meal is to go on a light 10- to 15-minute walk. Below are some of the benefits of walking after a meal. Improves digestion When the body moves, it stimulates the digestive s ...

We learn to tolerate many stressors throughout our lives, but stress on our body — particularly the low back — can be especially inconvenient. Low back pain has been increasingly prevalent in individuals over the past few decades, impacting as many as 31 million Americans today. While we may not be able to avoid low back pain, we can work to alleviate it through exercise. Commo ...