We spend a lot of time with our spines in a rounded position and our shoulders hunched forward. The way we type, sit, text or eat is primarily done with our heads forward, looking down, shoulders rolled and torsos slouched. While this might be a comfortable position for our bodies,
Music has always been a huge part of world culture. It brings people together through song and dance, shares stories both old and new, and makes long road trips more enjoyable. It also is a huge part of our exercise routines. Many of us choose to listen to music while
The alarm clock sounds, and you slowly make your way out of bed. You sleepily stumble to the kitchen to pour yourself a hot mug of coffee or tea and then find yourself on the couch, turning on the TV or scrolling through your phone to catch up on the
Moving more throughout your day is a guaranteed way to improve your health. Researchers say that the more non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) you get throughout the day, the healthier you become. NEAT is any movement you do that is not a planned workout routine. Below are some simple ways to
The word sedentary is defined as the tendency to spend much time seated, somewhat inactive. This behavior is associated with an abundance of negative health risks, such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and some cancers. While exercise helps to combat these negative health conditions, there is another piece
When you receive instruction to add movement to your day, which of the following come to mind? • Perform a strength workout • Walk before or after work • Increase your cardio minutes • Aim for 10,000 steps per day • Participate in a group exercise class Though the above
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
Do you find yourself sitting in front of your computer all day? Take some time throughout the day to do a little moving and shaking in the comfort of your work area. Taking stretch breaks multiple times a day will leave you feeling more focused, relaxed and ready to tackle
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