Don’t Let Team Building Activities and Work Events get in the way of Developing A Healthy Lifestyle In today’s workplace we see more and more companies hosting “team building events or activities.” Team building activities are very important. According to VenturePad these team building activities are helpful tools to improve focus and boost productivity. Team
Are Your Kids Spending TOO Much Time in Front of A Screen? Sedentary lifestyles becoming an epidemic among children Are you finding that your child is spending too much time on the computer or in front of the television? Well, statistics would agree. According to the “PHIT America campaign” about 10 million children lead totally
As the snow slowly melts and temperatures start to rise all of us have begun to think about returning to outdoor activities. Due to the harsh weather of the winter months, most of us have become sedentary and have not had much exercise. During this time, generalized deconditioning, reduced flexibility, and weakness may have developed
Choose Your Path Do you wonder what living your life would be like if you were in better physical health? Have you thought about starting an exercise program, but avoided it because you feel you’re too out-of-shape to begin, too unhealthy? Do you suffer with health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, hyper tension or
Wearable tech is all the rage lately—from “smart” glasses and watches, to bracelets, brooches, and necklaces, there seems to be a gadget to suit any look you’re going for. One of the most rapidly expanding markets for wearable tech is in fitness, predominantly seen with fitness trackers. The frontrunners at the moment are the Fitbit
If you’re looking to improve your strength, specifically in terms of your muscle explosiveness and power, plyometrics, or “jump training,” is the technique for you. Plyometric training was initially designed for Olympic athletes, but it’s been gaining traction amongst a widely varied demographic, from children to adults of many fitness levels.
In a recent study by researchers, it was found that 18% of American deaths are linked to obesity. Some believe this to be false, and slightly overstated. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at Colombia has stated that since 1980, obesity rates have nearly doubled worldwide. In addition to this scary fact, it has been speculated