It happens every year; the weather gets warmer, the daylight lasts longer, and you crave to be outdoors after a long, stuffy winter. Trying some new outdoor fitness routines will you have you enjoying the splendid weather, and improving your fitness to boot! Read on for some awesome fitness activities that will give you a great full-body workout while you enjoy the great wide open. (more…)
It’s still early in the year which means you still have plenty of time to get started with some of those new year’s resolutions. But…do you really?
Oftentimes people like to put things on the back burner because, “there’s still time.” But then all of a sudden December rolls around again…is there still time?
This February is playing host to a leap day—a whole bonus day to do whatever. So why not take a little risk and try something new? Here are a few ideas to start with. (more…)
If you’ve fallen off the wagon or are a novice to wellness, you might not know where to begin when it comes to changing your habits. Here’s a simple list of tips and tricks that can help you get a fresh start on a healthy lifestyle. (more…)
Generally speaking, we are happier when we are making progress. When we stop making progress, like during a fitness plateau, we tend to get easily frustrated. Whether it’s weight loss, building muscle, or learning a new skill, the key to overcoming a standstill in progress is variety.
According to research, a body will adapt to a fitness regimen within six weeks’ time, leaving you with the feeling of stagnant progress. Mixing up your routine will spur your muscles and body into growth again and help you to continue making advancement toward your goals.
You have probably heard the often-quoted “a one-hour workout is only 4% of your day” mantra. Well, it’s true! And it’s up to YOU to decide how you allocate those hours of your days. So, here’s a few reasons why you do actually have time to workout.
Starting an exercise routine is one thing, but keeping at it? Challenging! Stay motivated with the following tips for sticking to a workout plan. (more…)
To round out and complete our series on preventing and managing pain during your yoga practice we’ll talk about how to deal with issues in your lower body. Particularly I’m going to cover how to manage and prevent pain in your back, hips, knees, and ankles during yoga class. So, if any of you are struggling in these areas, keep reading! (more…)
Over the past few weeks we’ve discussed how to manage and prevent pain in general during your yoga practice. But if you’re experiencing pain in specific body parts there’s things you can do! So, on to the specifics. What can you do if you’re experiencing pain in your neck, shoulders, elbows, or wrists during yoga class? (more…)
Last week we discussed how you can avoid injury and pain in yoga class. But some of those tips require asking your instructor for help or insight. So, this week let’s talk about a few things you can do to prevent pain in each asana until you are able to get the attention of your yoga instructor.
We’ve all heard it before, read about it everywhere and talked about it with physicians, family and friends. If it is true, that yoga is a great salve for the body, mind and soul, then why does my body hurt before, during and/or after class? Here’s a few tips for stopping and even preventing injury and pain during your yoga practice.