What if we told you about a magic pill that would improve everything in your life in the blink of an eye? Would you take it? Chances are, your answer is “Yes, of course I would!” Spoiler alert: The magic pill does not exist. But you already knew that. Magic pills are better known as quick fixes that contain ingredients that lead to instant gratification. And while they may allo ...

Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. Non-exercise activity is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Standing two minutes for every thirty minutes you are seated, walking to a faraway parking sp ...

Have you ever tried to drive your car when it’s freezing outside? It always takes a few minutes to warm up properly. The same is true of your body. No matter what type of physical activity you’re doing, you need to warm up first to perform at your best. What happens in a warm up? A warm up starts to wake up the body’s systems in preparation for a workout. Your mind gets in the ...

As the temperature begins to drop, the American Heart Association and the Centers for Disease Control remind us of the benefits of working out in colder temperatures. No heat or humidity to deal with! Winter’s chill might even wake you up and make you feel invigorated! Sunlight can help improve your mood and give you a daily dose of vitamin D! Exercise can boost your immunity! ...

Take a few minutes to sit down and think about what exercise means to you. What feelings does it induce? Do you enjoy it? There are six words we rarely piece together that hold so much power: “Today, I get to work out.”