Daylight Saving Time has come again, and most of us are now adjusted to more light later in the day. I wish it were like this all year round. But since it’s only available for half of the year, take advantage of Daylight Saving Time and use it for a boost in your exercise routine….
If you’re a blogger, work at a desk most of the day, or just find yourself seated most of the time, you can still improve your health and fitness. The trick … exercise while you’re seated! Exercise Tips for Bloggers and Other Computer Users Whenever you’re seated, it’s important to think about your posture every…
It’s not too late to set goals this year. The New Year has passed, but year-round goal setting can help you immensely to achieve what you want. One key aspect in health and fitness is consistency. Set a goal to work out a certain amount of times each week for the next month. It doesn’t…
Does cleaning excite you? I know I’m not a person who gets excited about cleaning. However, I do get excited about fitness – especially Zumba! I’ve always been a busy person, and I was raised in a family who likes to be busy. When it comes to fitting in workouts, that’s a priority for me….
When you think of ways to improve your performance, fitness might be one of the first things you think of. How about flexibility? Improving your flexibility lengthens your muscles and helps your posture, making you appear more confident. So working on your flexibility is actually one of the more important things to do when working…
People have different perceptions of a good fitness level. You can stop guessing and predicting what your fitness level is and test it to know your true level! The best part: it’s free and you can test your fitness level anywhere. Here are the fitness tests: Easy At-Home Tests to See Your Fitness Level from…
As our 2nd wedding anniversary approached, Tom and I discussed what our favorite way to celebrate our anniversary would be. At the moment, one of our favorite activities to do together as a couple is golfing. Tom and I go to the driving range, play different golf courses, play at Scratch (where Tom recently became…
Zumba is a fun, energetic Latin dance fitness class. You can get into the movement and lost in the music, but do you ever think about your technique or avoiding injury? Here are 5 tips to help avoid injury: 1. Use the correct shoes. No running shoes! You have lots of turning action in Zumba,…
Even though children and youth enjoy playing, many are not getting the necessary amount of exercise recommended daily. Fitness training for your kid(s) may be something you’ve never considered. However, it is an important activity to include in your child/teenager’s life. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine in the Optimum Performance Training for…
Summer is a great time to focus on health and fitness. Here are a few ways to become healthier this summer: 1. Work out 3-6 days per week. 2. Drink lots of water. 3. Sleep more. Try to get 7-8 hours per night or what your body needs. (It’s probably more than you think!) Try…
