Building Your Cardio Fitness

running man and a woman in the park

As the weather changes and the days become longer, most people begin to bring their workouts back outside. During the winter time some people put their cardio exercises to the side because of the weather.  It’s also hard if you don’t have access to any cardio equipment, you don’t enjoy going out in the cold… Continue reading Building Your Cardio Fitness

National Day of Unplugging

This Friday kicks off an awareness campaign, National Day of Unplugging, that promotes a 24 hour period to unplug, unwind, relax and do things other than using today’s technology, electronics, and social media. Why You Should Take Part Powering-down removes unhealthy feelings of jealousy due to social media. Research shows that 1 in 3 people… Continue reading National Day of Unplugging

7 Days of Self-Care

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States, and according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), many Americans remain at risk of getting it. People with poor cardiovascular health are also at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. The good news is that heart disease is largely… Continue reading 7 Days of Self-Care

Cardio 101

What is Cardio? Cardiovascular training, also known as cardio, is exercise that raises your heart rate. There are many forms of cardiovascular exercise, but they can be categorized into two groups: aerobic and anaerobic training. 1. Aerobic Training means “with oxygen.” It is exercise that can be sustained for longer than 10 minutes because your… Continue reading Cardio 101

Healthy Gains

It’s common that most people want to lose weight in the new year, however there are some people trying to do the opposite by wanting to gain weight in the new year. There are many reasons why someone is trying to gain weight, but in this post we are going to focus on the recommendations… Continue reading Healthy Gains

End of the Year Reflection

As we finish off the year, there is a lot to reflect on. The question is how can we be effective with our end of the year reflection? Some people enjoy making New Years Resolution each year, but have you also thought about just making an end of the year reflection instead? Follow the guide… Continue reading End of the Year Reflection