Tag Archives: exercise

6 Tips for Bringing Your Workouts Indoors

The heatwaves of summer are [hopefully] over and the temperatures are starting to cool. We all know what that means: winter is coming. This winter promises to be a bear, so those of us who are avid outdoor exercisers even … Continue reading →

Encouraging Hospital Inpatients to Exercise

Rest is often prescribed for those who are admitted into a hospital for illness. After all, the body needs to rest in order to heal. However, lying in a bed all day, day-after-day can limit a person’s mobility, particularly the … Continue reading →

7 Kettlebell Mistakes You Might Be Making

Kettlebells provide an easy way to increase strength and power, but to achieve success you need to be sure you’re using them correctly. Fitness Magazine published this article which identifies 7 kettlebell mistakes trainers frequently see: The weight is too heavy … Continue reading →

Foam Roller Exercises for Building Strength

A foam roller is a great tool for pre- and post-workout. The roller acts as a deep-tissue massager and works out knots in our overused muscles, but did you know it can also be used to build strength? Nicole Falcone … Continue reading →

How to exercise at the office using free weights or resistance bands

It’s impossible to deny the benefits of regular exercise, but many of us don’t have access to or money for a gym membership. Plus, most of us work long hours and we just want to go home and relax at … Continue reading →

Make your own home gym

We all know exercise is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle but, for some, gym memberships are costly and can be intimidating. We were excited to find this article by Terricha Bradley-Phillips of the Gannett News Service which outlines how … Continue reading →

Back to School Exercise Tips

It’s that time of year again: the temperature starts to drop, the leaves start to change, and the kids are going back to school. That also means mornings are becoming a little chaotic and it might be hard finding the … Continue reading →

5 Tips for a Harder Treadmill Workout

Don’t let the summer heat prevent you from achieving your fitness goals. This article by Amy Schlinger in Shape Magazine talks about how to get the most out of your run while you’re on the treadmill. One of the techniques (number … Continue reading →