Tips for Fall Fitness
by Louise September 8th, 2023 | Exercise, Prevention
It's about that time again. Here in New England, there are already a few trees with their leaves turning shades of yellow and orange. Luckily, fall is one of the best seasons for exercise: the temperature drops a bit, but there's still enough daylight to catch a bit of sun before or after work. As the summer comes to an end, it's the perfect time for a lifestyle assessment. Did you exercise as much as you had hoped? If yes, do you think it's time to take your exercise to the next level? If no,
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Why Women Should be Doing Weight Bearing Exercise
by Kimberly Hays September 1st, 2023 | Exercise, Health Research, Women's Health
Weight training consists of simple exercises that strengthen bones and muscles by placing heaviness on the bones, which in turn strengthens them. Lifting things will place pressure on the bones, like resistance bands, dumbbell lifts, or even picking up grocery bags. You also strengthen the bones anytime you use your body weight, like push ups and lunges. Weight bearing exercise is important for everyone, but women are more prone to bone loss, especially those who are post-menopausal, and anyone at any age can begin weight bearing exercises to gain bone strength. Along with gaining bone strength and why it
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How to Reach Your Bulking Goals and Achieve The Muscle Mass You Desire
by Editorial Team June 11th, 2018 | ExerciseAre you a dedicated gym rat? Have you been going to the gym for a while to bulk up, but unfortunately are not seeing the results you'd like? Gaining muscle mass and achieving your weight and muscle goals without gaining fat at the same time can be a challenge. The thought may have crossed your mind to give up when you see that all of your hard work isn't quite paying off or you've started to gain fat weight as opposed to muscle weight. With that in mind, here are few
You Can Maintain Fitness Motivation Long Term
by Editorial Team June 2nd, 2016 | Exercise
We all know that exercising and eating right is the key to weight loss as well as getting into the perfect shape. Exercise helps to keep the legs lean, tushes high and our tummies flat not to mention the rejuvenation and peace that comes with it. We also know that it is easier said than done. Unless you can afford a personal trainer, it is hard to wear the exercise gear daily and hit the road. What stops most people from sticking to their workout routine daily is the lack of motivation and why the following article outlines some ways
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Easy Office Exercises
by Lori Sciame February 26th, 2015 | Exercise
Millions of Americans spend nearly eight hours each day sitting in front of a computer. Motionless, unless you count keystrokes and mouse clicking. There is something these people can do to change. It is not impossible to exercise while stuck in an office setting. There are several ways you can both burn calories and build muscles. Try one or all of the following office-friendly exercises today!
1. Climb the Stairs
For seven years I was fortunate to have an office located on the fourth floor of a municipal building. The stairs proved to
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1. Climb the Stairs
For seven years I was fortunate to have an office located on the fourth floor of a municipal building. The stairs proved to