“Progress: You might not be where you want to be, but you’re not where you used to be.” —Unknown At the beginning of Renewed You, we asked you to complete a pre-program evaluation to document your starting point by evaluating your physical fitness, nutrition habits and mindset. If you’re reading
Do you ever jump right into your workout without preparing your body with a warmup first? While this may be the convenient choice in the moment, there is a good chance your body mechanics and workout efficiency are suffering. Preparing your body to move with a warmup specific to the
The human body can be thought of as three separate systems — the mind, the body and the soul. The connection between these systems reflects how your thoughts and feelings affect your physical well-being and vice versa. Oftentimes, we are faced with daily challenges that could derail these systems. What
As a kid, were you ever told you had to wait 30 minutes after eating to play, swim or run around? It turns out that the opposite may be true! In fact, one of the best things to do immediately after eating a meal is to go on a light
We learn to tolerate many stressors throughout our lives, but stress on our body — particularly the low back — can be especially inconvenient. Low back pain has been increasingly prevalent in individuals over the past few decades, impacting as many as 31 million Americans today. While we may not
Do your muscles feel stiff, sore, tight or restricted? Do you want your body to move optimally in a full range of motion? Do you want to get the most out of your workouts? If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then self-myofascial release (SMR) is for
Our lives today involve a lot of sitting. We sit in cars, at our desks, on the couch and beyond. However, our bodies are designed for movement, and historically people moved much more than we do now. Our ancestors walked, ran, climbed, crawled, dug, and carried heavy items, but human
An engine is a vital component of a car. Take care of your engine, and your will car run better, longer. Similarly, our hearts are the engine of our bodies, and cardio is one of the many ways to take care of this engine. Upon hearing the word cardio, many
The push-up is arguably one of the best bodyweight exercises for building strength and muscle in your chest and arms. While push-ups are a tried-and-true exercise, some may find them challenging. Others may want to take theirs to the next level. Below, we’ve listed five push-up variations in order from
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