Blog tagged as Exercise

A Healthier Way to Savor Pumpkin Spice Season
There’s no doubt about the most beloved flavor of fall: pumpkin spice. This warm and nutty blend makes its way into just about everything this time of year from drinks and pies to candles and even deodorant! With all of the seasonal products, you might be wondering, is pumpkin spice actually good fo...
The Power of Everyday Movement
When it comes to staying active, many people only consider structured workouts like hitting the gym or running. But did you know that everyday movements can also play a role in your overall health? This is where NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis, comes in.

NEAT refers to the energy you bur...

Embracing the Rhythms of Nature:  How Spending Time Outdoors Enhances Wellness

Many of us can feel disconnected from the natural environment that has always nurtured human health. Reconnecting with nature’s rhythms can bring remarkable benefits to our well-being. By spending time outdoors, we can synchronize our internal clocks, boost our physical health, and find a natural ba...

Physical Wellness

Physical wellness encompasses more than just being physically active. 


It involves taking a holistic approach to your overall health and wellbeing, with a focus on the wellbeing of your body.

Strength Training Plan for Beat the Heat

We all know taking steps is important for our health but what is just as important?  Strength training!  And we want to show you how easy it can be.  We put together a 3-week workout plan to coincide with our Beat the Heat step challenge, July 17th - August 6th (at participating organ...

Be Strong

Want to boost your energy and get stronger? Strength training is a type of exercise that often gets overlooked when planning an exercise routine, but it shouldn’t! Regular strength training yields unique benefits to your health and daily life. It’s also an excellent way to release stress.


The guidel...


Fact or Fiction? 10,000 Steps Debunked.

There are numerous benefits to physical activity… but how many steps do you need to take in a day to reap the benefits?                 


For many years 10,000 steps per day has been viewed as the daily benchmark for physical activity. In comparison however...

21 Day Strength Training Challenge

Strength training gives you endless health benefits, such as more energy, better metabolism and more. (Watch this video for more benefits.)


Ready to get started incorporating more strength training into your daily schedule? Challenge yourself to a 21 day workout routine. Simply use this tracking shee...


The Power of Movement 

Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health.  Physical activity helps us feel better, function better, sleep better, and lessens risk for a large number of chronic diseases.  Watch our video on the power of...

How to Stay Active as the Temperatures Drop
When cold winter weather moves in, you may feel tempted to stay cozy indoors or wrapped up in your favorite blanket on the couch. Rather than staying sedentary all winter, why not have some fun! Ice skating, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing are just a few activities you can only enjoy in the w...