A lot of us live sedentary lives. We sit in traffic. We sit at work. We sit at home and watch television. No wonder so many of us are constantly fighting the battle of the bulge: it can be tough to stay lean! I’m a busy father of 3 young kids, so I know how … Read more
We have all heard about the benefits of mindfulness, and how practicing this form of meditation has many health benefits. However, have you heard about the benefits of a habit called “walking meditation?” Both walking and meditation are great for your health, but when they are put together, they offer benefits that are greater than … Read more
We all know it’s hard to lose weight. You probably already know that diet and exercise will help you lose weight; however, you might not have to energy to go to the gym every day. You may even have trouble simply running a lap around the track. The good news is that you can lose … Read more
By now, we are all well aware that living a sedentary lifestyle can lead to a wide range of diseases and an early death. People who work typical desk jobs are prone to having higher amounts of daily total sitting time that is associated with a greater risk of overall morbidity. Prolonged sitting that becomes … Read more
Are you feeling sluggish at work? Are you experiencing digestive problems, back pain, numbness in your legs and feet? Are you pretty tired of that flabbiness around your middle? You are probably sitting too much and the two-minute walking habit just might be the perfect solution to these problems. If you are like me, you … Read more
The following is a sample from my book Level Up Your Day: How to Maximize the 6 Essential Areas of Your Daily Routine. Exercising isn’t exactly everyone’s favorite activity. Read on to learn what challenged some people face that prevent them from exercising and how to overcome them. Steve recently polled his email list about their … Read more
All over the world, people are reducing their meat intake. Whether they are trying to improve their health, reduce their environmental impact, or be kinder to animals, plant-based foods play a more and more important role in daily diets around the globe. Scientists inform us that eating meat is a significant contributor to climate change, … Read more
There are many foam roller benefits. The most important reason being due to myofascial release. Myofascial release is no secret in the fitness community. In fact, therapists and masseuses use the concepts of myofascial release to treat athletes and have been doing so for decades. Now, with the advent of foam rollers, athletes and fitness enthusiasts … Read more
When I first started rollerblading, I wasn’t sure there would be any health benefits. Rollerblading is definitely a form of exercise, but it felt like too much fun for me – exercise is grueling, right? Rollerblading feels like I’m just gliding over surfaces, but I have noticed I’ve lost a bit of weight and that … Read more
If you’ve ever found yourself becoming bored on a hike, you might like to know that telling hiking jokes can brighten your day. In fact, laughter has plenty of benefits… whether you’re hiking or not. A good laugh can: Boost the immune system Help you feel less angry and prone to conflict Temporarily relieve pain … Read more