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
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Walking Even 2,200 Steps Improves Health
Sitting too much can greatly impact our health. We've shared a variety of posts that highlight the importance of getting your steps in- from the overall impact to wellness, to how even 4,000 steps a day (as opposed to the often heard 10,000) can improve your health. New information sheds light that for people that… Continue reading Walking Even 2,200 Steps Improves Health
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
Exercise of the Week: Seated Side-Bend
This week's exercise is another variation of a traditional side-bend. We previously shared another version of a side-bend that included a leg extension and a deeper movement. This is more of a gentle stretch. No equipment needed other than a place to sit. Side-bends help you improve your core strength, specifically your obliques and can… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Side-Bend
How to Jumpstart and Stick With a New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution
It’s a new year. A new start. Leave the old behind. The old frustrations, disappointments and issues in the past. Sources share that roughly 48% of Americans resolve to lose weight in the new year. We all know the drill. Make New Years resolutions that last a few weeks, before joining the pile of others… Continue reading How to Jumpstart and Stick With a New Year’s Weight Loss Resolution