Studies found that exercising outdoors “was associated with greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement, together with decreases in tension, confusion, anger and depression. Participants also reported greater enjoyment and satisfaction with outdoor activity." PERFECT start to any weekend! No hype, no yelling, no BS. Just plain ol fitness outside. Join us in … Continue reading streetFIT – Outdoor fitness
Higher aerobic fitness associated with better word production skills in healthy seniors
Here we have more good news on the exercise/brain front. Eat less; move more; live longer really works on all levels it seems. Healthy older people who exercise regularly are less inclined to struggle to find words to express themselves, research led by the University of Birmingham has discovered.........Higher aerobic fitness associated with better word … Continue reading Higher aerobic fitness associated with better word production skills in healthy seniors
Why You Should Walk More
The hardest part of walking is the first step out the door. It's SO easy to do.....it's so easy to not do. Why You Should Walk More
5 Tibetan Rites ~ For Those That Don’t Like Exercise
I discovered this week, for times when you can't just sit for meditation or mindfulness, there's....the 5 Tibetan Rites. Their a system of exercise, well, let's call it movement, that is estimated to being 2,500 years old. Some say it's the fountain of youth. Personally, I took a liking to the rites because of the … Continue reading 5 Tibetan Rites ~ For Those That Don’t Like Exercise
You Cannot Run Out Of Love
One of the biggest misconceptions about exercise is that it takes away from your energy levels. That's like saying you can't love another person on account you only have so much love to give away. Crazy right. Our bodies are infinitely strong and powerful. Feeling tired? Sluggish? Creatively flat? Experts say that one of the … Continue reading You Cannot Run Out Of Love
Fact or Fiction? Muscle Weighs More than Fat
"What weighs more: A pound of feathers or a pound of lead? They weigh the same! A pound is a pound is a pound… except when you look at how much space that pound takes up." If you ever hear someone say “a pound of muscle weighs more than a pound of fat,” please do … Continue reading Fact or Fiction? Muscle Weighs More than Fat
Is Your Workout Encouraging ADD/ADHD
6 am class No shows No big deal I probably wasn't at my best anyhow with only 4 hours sleep. After 30 min doing circle checks in the gym (all good to go for the morning), scheduling a family meeting I am left twiddling my thumbs..... "the devil finds work for idle hands" came to … Continue reading Is Your Workout Encouraging ADD/ADHD
Koolaid To Kale
Quite simply put..........are you tired of starting over......AGAIN! "THIS will be my year" you said about 330 days ago. Yet, as the last month of the year looms, your mind drifts to the short comings of your health goals that you may have either started and fell by the wayside OR worse, didn't get past … Continue reading Koolaid To Kale
This Ain’t Your Nonna’s Workout
Even as she aged and hands crippled with arthritis, my Nonna was tough! She was one strong cookie without ever walking into a gym. Her body was strong as she seeded, planted, tended to and harvested the garden. Jars and jars of fruit and vegetables were preserved as well as sausages made. These, all done, … Continue reading This Ain’t Your Nonna’s Workout
Fat Lady Turned Gym Rat
Yep that was me, fat and out of shape. I didn't become a Provincial Level Bodybuilding Champion overnight. It was a journey to wellness that got me off my butt, out of the bars and moving like I did in my childhood. A journey that had the end in mind......pain free back and body. Being … Continue reading Fat Lady Turned Gym Rat
High Voltage Health 