Small Goals, BIG Changes

Big dreams are exciting — but it’s the small, consistent steps that get you there. Whether you’re improving your health, chasing a new personal best or working toward a career goal, success starts with setting clear, realistic targets and focusing on what’s right in front of you. What does S.M.A.R.T.

Rucking 101

Although rucking may seem like just the latest outdoor fitness craze, it is a regular part of human life and something people have done throughout history. Very simply, rucking is walking or hiking with added weight, usually carried on your back. Rucking has its origins in the military, and the

Strength Training for Longevity

Take a moment to imagine the future you. What do you want daily life to feel like? What activities do you want to be involved in, and most importantly, what physical abilities do you want to maintain? Perhaps it’s the desire to play effortlessly with children or grandchildren, carry groceries

You Hold the Pen to Your Story

Did you know that journaling can be a powerful tool to help you organize your thoughts, process emotions and boost creativity? Believe it or not, journaling helps you process information and emotions more easily because it activates different areas of the brain. These areas include the amygdala, responsible for emotional

The Power of Words

Have you ever heard the story of The Little Engine That Could? In this story, a train must be pulled over a high mountain after its locomotive breaks down. Large locomotives refuse to help because they think they are too important. Then comes along a little engine that, despite the

Boost Your Brain

For a long time, scientists believed that you were born with the same number of brain cells you would die with. However, we now know that brain cells continue to grow throughout your life, a process called neurogenesis. Neurogenesis is the formation of new neuron cells in the brain. There