Aiming to lead a healthy lifestyle? You may not realize that good health starts with your feet. Think about it for a minute. Your feet are your foundation. Balance, posture, and movement, ranging from simply walking to more intense physical activity, like running, jumping, and various sports, all depend on your feet. Yet, how often […]
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Summer is here! It’s the season of sunny skies and warm temps – The ideal setting for focusing on your physical fitness. And toward that end, here are my top 5 tips to help you get fit and stay active this summer. Spend Time Outdoors After a long winter spent cooped up inside, it’s time […]
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Where do people struggle the most to maintain a regular exercise routine? According to survey data, the number one answer is: “Not enough time.” To keep pace with your busy schedule, you need a fast, efficient, and effective workout. How about doing just one exercise that strengthens your entire body? The Crab Walk is an […]
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Want to live a long, active, and healthy life? Staying physically fit is the key. But despite what many popular fitness “influencers” claim, physical fitness is not complicated. Moreover, there’s no “secret formula” guarded by a precious few that ensures good health. In fact, all you really need to do are four simple things: Take […]
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When you hear the phrase “physical fitness,” the word “exercise” probably comes to mind. Likely because cardio and weight (or resistance) training are part of an effective work routine. But you might not realize getting proper rest is also an important part of physical fitness. Without ample and consistent sleep, your fitness will suffer, and […]
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The holiday season is in full swing! Halloween just passed by. Thanksgiving is up next week. And Christmas (Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, etc..) and New Year’s arrives soon after. On the one hand, the holidays are great. Lots of time with family and friends, tons of parties, and loads of delicious food. But on the other hand, […]
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Whether you’re new to working out or an old pro, psyching yourself up to exercise can be a struggle. There are always demands on your time. And when you have a free moment, the allure of sleeping in a little longer or vegging out on the couch with Netflix can be irresistible. All of which […]
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Strength training is an important consideration, especially as you age. Lifting weights, resistance training exercises like Pilates and Yoga, and body weight resistance exercises help you build muscle mass, increase bone density, and maintain physical strength. Yet folks tend to gravitate toward cardio-driven exercises. Partly because strength training exercises can be intimidating. But also, it’s […]
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In 20+ years of experience working in personal training, one piece of advice has proven indispensable: JUST KEEP GOING. Once you muster the effort to begin exercising, don’t stop and start. Keep. It. Up. Taking that first step – doing your first workout – is the hardest part of your fitness journey. The next step […]
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Father Time stands forever undefeated. It’s an indisputable fact. But as the calendar years tick by, you can remain vibrant, vital, and physically fit regardless of age. Maintaining heart health, building new muscle, sustaining physical strength, and keeping limber and flexible are all achievable well into your “twilight years.” How are such colossal feats possible? […]
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