It happens to all of us. We've been seated too long and are likely also tense from what's at hand for the day. Our shoulders, neck, and back often feel that tension first. Getting up occasionally and logging some steps is a great way to help ease some of that tension throughout your entire body.… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Up & Down Nod
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Water Safety Refresher
This month has already started to showcase warmer weather. It's one step closer to the hot summer days, slower pace, and hopefully some extra quality time with loved ones. But with water activities, whether pools, splash pads, oceans, or fresh bodies of water, also comes the need for a different facet of safety precautions to… Continue reading Water Safety Refresher
Exercise of the Week: Seated Upward Plank
Planks are an underrated exercise. While simple when it comes to what equipment is needed (none), most people don't plank despite the many benefits they offer. Planks work your core, upper body (e.g. traps, lats, pecs, etc) and lower body (e.g. quads, hamstrings, and glutes) and they help you build stability while working these muscles.… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Upward Plank
Exercise of the Week: Seated Warrior 2 Post
This week's stretch, the Warrior 2 pose, helps you build stability and core strength. Start by finding a chair that allows your feet to touch the ground. Place your left leg over the side of the chair, with your feet pointed outward to the left. Place your right leg over the opposite side of the… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Warrior 2 Post
Exercise of the Week: Seated Neck Stretch
It's no surprise that many of us feel tension in our necks and upper back throughout the day. That is the often that most of us tense in moments of higher stress, deep concentration, or often also due to our posture. To help ease that tightened feeling, try this seated neck stretch. Sit in a… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Neck Stretch