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Benefits of Working Out Outside
In general, exercise has a wide range of benefits, so does it really matter where you do your workout? Today we have the convenience of satisfying all of our exercise needs inside of the gym. However, is it really all we need? Outdoor exercise can offer many more benefits than indoor exercise. Exercise is known…
Read MoreSleep Debt
“This week has been crazy. I have a huge report due on Friday, and I’ve stayed up late either working on it every night this week. That’s okay, though. This weekend I can catch up on sleep.” Does that sound familiar? Sometimes life is hectic, and our sleep schedules often suffer. Just like spending too…
Read MoreHealthy Sleep: From A to Zzz
Most of us know that getting enough sleep is important. We have watches or fitness trackers that often record the time we sleep or even give us a score for how well we sleep! Even though we know we should get around 8 hours per night, a 2020 survey from the Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreHealthy Recipe: Kale Chips
Reference(s): https://1stphorm.com/blogs/news/crunchy-kale-chips Kale Chips are made in the air fryer very simply by following the following steps. Wash the Kale using lukewarm water and a vegetable spray. The name brand of mine wasn’t visible in the video, but any vegetable or fruit spray intended to remove any impurities or bacteria is great. Pat the…
Read MoreWhat Is Better: Treadmill, Rowing Machine, or Indoor Cycle?
You know you want to get in shape to improve your health, maybe lose a few pounds and increase your longevity. The best way to achieve these goals eludes you. The gym offers an array of machines, all promising a quality cardio workout — but figuring out which one is best is almost more challenging…
Read MoreTips for Committing to Exercise
Plan exercise into your day – Set aside a specific time in your schedule to exercise and put it in your planner. This will help you avoid conflicts and make exercise a priority. Reward yourself – Set short-term goals and reward yourself for achieving them. For example, you could treat yourself to a movie, a…
Read MoreMini Workouts Throughout the Day
Completing long workouts in the fitness center is not always sustainable with a busy workday and a never-ending to-do list waiting for you at home. However, recent research shows that mini workouts throughout the day are just as effective as long workouts! Here are some ways you can split up your day to move more…
Read MoreOptimizing Recovery
Recovery plays an essential role in the human body’s ability to remain in homeostasis. One of the keyways to ensure your body is rejuvenated and ready to go, is to ensure you receive 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily. Optimizing your sleep allows your muscles and organs to function and rejuvenate the necessary cells…
Read MoreHeart Rate Zones
Today’s contribution is from Big Peach Running Co There are a lot of runners that don’t understand the reasons for training using a plan that is based on heart rate zones. We’ll explain how heart rate based training can help improve your performance on race day! Many times runners don’t understand that despite running 3-5 times…
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