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
Happenings over the past few years have caused me to make changes to how and where I work out. Exercising outdoors has always been my preference… hiking, biking and jogging are my go-to cardio fixes. However, getting outside is not always possible – and like many of my friends – I wasn’t so keen on … Read more
There are several kinds of exercise that you can do to keep your body healthy and fit, but running is widely considered to be one of the top choices because it has a wide array of health benefits. Running is a form of aerobic exercise, which helps support overall health and alleviates the symptoms of … Read more
One of the biggest tools for success also happens to be one of the simplest ones. Walking each and every day. You do not need to run marathons or triathlons to get a significant health improvement. Instead you get a lot of fitness and emotional gains from a small amount of daily walking. In today’s … Read more