Corporate wellness programs are no longer just a buzzword. Successful managers, regardless of their industry, must find the balance between pushing employees to meet the company’s goals without micromanaging or otherwise alienating them. This is often easier said than done. The question then comes down to what can be controlled[…]
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From weekend warriors to Ironman athletes, performance is directly tied to diet. Food is fuel if you want to train at the peak of your ability and recover quickly. Be intentional about what you eat, taking care to feed your body what it needs, not what will only temporarily satisfy[…]
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Most gym-goers ask “What muscles do push ups work?”, and rightly so. Understanding this will help you to perform them properly, and become stronger. Push ups target several muscle groups in your upper body, emphasizing the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Primary Muscles Chest (pectoralis major and minor): push ups engage[…]
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In today’s society, having a weight loss goal seems to be the norm instead of the exception. Whether it be 5 lbs. or 50 lbs., most people say they know what to do yet in reality they don’t because they are unable to maintain the changes they make. This is[…]
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Did you know that 80% of adults suffer from lower back pain? It can be caused by a strain, structural problems like a damaged vertebrae or sciatica, arthritis, osteoporosis, sleep disorders, a bad mattress, even bending or turning awkwardly. Once it happens, at best we are in a lot of[…]
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Boot camp is more effective in weight loss than steady-state exercise like running because of its structured intervals. One of the main benefits of boot camp is that you get a lot of results in a short amount of time, and for most people, it’s much more fun than running[…]
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Starting an exercise program can be daunting. To help alleviate some apprehension you or your friends might be feeling, I’m sharing part of an article that the American Council on Exercise recently published about group fitness and how you can make the most of it. Feel free to forward this[…]
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High intensity interval training, or HIIT, is a type of workout that includes repeated periods of high intensity effort followed by varied recovery times structured in a way to ensure you get maximum benefits from your workout in a short amount of time. It is challenging. It is not for[…]
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You might be tempted to skip warming up before you exercise. After all, you only have so much time to exercise – “Let’s just get on with it already! I’m in a hurry!” But warming up before exercise is a critical component of your fitness routine, and skipping it could[…]
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There are different ways to make the most of your workout plan. Follow these simple steps to get the body you want in less time. 1. Your Workout Program. Design your workouts so they are effective and efficient. Hiring a personal trainer to do this will ensure all muscle groups[…]
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