There are 120 hours in a five-day workweek. If you spend 40 hours working each week, that’s one-third of your time — and 2,080 hours total per year. How much of this time do you spend sitting at your workstation? Could you be using more of it to improve your
Breathing seems simple, right? We breathe every day without having to think about it. But how often do you consciously focus on the technique itself? Focused and controlled breathing benefits your body and mind. From a physical standpoint, controlled breathing helps your diaphragm. This muscle is often in a squished
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But some mornings, you may find yourself overwhelmed, out of time and reaching for a breakfast bar while running out the door. Having a gourmet breakfast may not always be realistic during the workweek, but that doesn’t mean you can’t plan
What if we told you about a magic pill that would improve everything in your life in the blink of an eye? Would you take it? Chances are, your answer is “Yes, of course I would!” Spoiler alert: The magic pill does not exist. But you already knew that. Magic
Eating the rainbow means choosing a variety of bright-colored whole foods each day. The more naturally occurring colors on your plate at mealtime, the better. By varying your color choices, you ensure that your body gets multitudes of vitamins and minerals that are necessary for proper function. According to www.choosemyplate.gov,
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more NEAT (non-exercise activity thermogenesis) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. Non-exercise activity is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Standing two minutes for every
A new year brings us new opportunities. It is a chance for each of us to hit the reset button and focus on our next big achievement. Many of us hit the ground running with thoughts of where we want to be, but before we get going, we need to
When you’re not working out, you probably spend a lot of time in a seated position as a result of activities like commuting and working at your desk. This lack of movement causes muscles and joints to tighten, and if you begin a work out without first alleviating this tightness,
Goal setting is important for individual and team success. Whether it is health and fitness, professional or personal related, setting goals gives you long-term vision and short-term motivation. However, to be successful in achieving your goals, it’s important to avoid the two most common pitfalls while setting them: Choosing goals
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