Category: Health and Fitness

Looking for ways to burn a few extra calories, build your strength, and tone your rear end on your lunch break? Stair climbing is an excellent office workout for almost everyone, no matter what your fitness level.  Why Hit the Stairs for Your Office Workout We’ll get to the many health benefits of stair-climbing here in a minute. But first,

How are those New Year fitness resolutions going now that we’re firmly in the so-called “dead” of winter? Whether you gave up or are still going strong, you can supercharge (or re-start) your exercise commitment by trying High-Intensity Interval Training (aka HIIT). If you haven’t experienced HIIT, don’t let the name intimidate you. There’s no actual hitting involved and it

Trying to conquer gymtimidation? Whether it’s related to the stigmatization of different body types, the fear of unknown workout equipment, or a lack of confidence in your own fitness levels, you’re not alone. Many of us shy away from exercising in gyms, pools, or other public settings. “Gymtimidation” comes more from your self-limiting beliefs than your lack of physical ability,

More and more people are observing “Dry January;” an annual abstinence ritual of taking a break from all the alcohol many of us imbibed during the boozy excesses of December holiday parties. Reported benefits include weight loss, better sleep, improved focus and clarity, and more money in the bank. “The benefits are astounding,” Dr. Richard Piper, CEO of Alcohol Change