Do you remember the opening sequence to The Six Million Dollar Man? “Gentlemen, we can rebuild him… we have the technology.” I loved the Atari-esque “scientific” sound effects of that ‘70s show and the famous scene where Steve Austin runs 60 mph on a treadmill. But it doesn’t take cyborg limbs to get in better [...]
Workout at Work!
Inspired by FruitGuys Banana Boot Camp? You can do it too. If your company doesn’t have the resources for a fancy exercise room and showers, don’t worry, here are some tips and resources to increase physical activity in your office. A great start is The California Department of Public Health’s Fit Business Kit. This kit [...]
Little Things Add Up Big
Most of us slow down a bit during the winter months, exercise-wise. It’s part of our genetic makeup – shorter days with less natural light and colder temperatures encourage our bodies to “bear down” and hibernate a little. But bear with it – during these slower times of the year, it’s the little things that [...]
The Four Fitness Groups
To eat healthy, we try to combine different food groups and make sure we get enough whole grains, vegetables, protein, etc. It can be helpful to think about exercise the same way: combining different types of exercise into your overall fitness routine may be more effective than any single method alone. The Mayo Clinic identifies [...]
American Heart Association’s National Start Walking Day
April 8th is the American Heart Association’s National Start Walking Day! Individuals and companies can pledge to Start! walking and become more active and heart healthy. To register your company and receive supporting materials, click here. Individuals can track their own personal fitness goals with their fitness tracker here. Share and Enjoy:
Exercise: The Talk Test
Last time we talked about the Mayo Clinic’s recommended four basic groups of fitness – Aerobic Fitness, Muscular Fitness, Stretching, and Core Stability. Now we’ll address the balance and intensity of your workouts. Moderate exercise is best, especially if you are just starting out, but what does “moderate” mean? Go too easy and you might [...]
Fit Business Challenge
California currently leads the nation in obesity rates for working-age adults. Each year employees’ poor health costs state businesses billions of dollars in lost productivity, workers’ compensations and direct and indirect medical costs, according to the state department of public health. Since 2004, the state assembly’s Taskforce on Youth and Workplace Wellness has recognized companies [...]
Fitness Activity Pyramid
Here’s a pyramid scheme where everybody wins: the California Department of Health Services Fitness Activity Pyramid! Similar to the United States Department of Agriculture’s food guide pyramid for basic nutrition, the fitness pyramid groups activities according to their ideal percentage and guides you to an active lifestyle. The top has a narrow band for sedentary [...]
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