How to Protect Your Back from Pain!

You are sitting, typing furiously to finish an article, a story, or blog. As you approach placing the last period in your writing, you feel a dull pain rising from your back. Ouch! Tightness, pain, and so much more have you wondering if you should sit back down or begin moving around. As a writer, [...]

Breaking Sedentary Habits Through Vertical Work Stations

Today I bring you practical tips to rid your life of sedentary habits. I think we all know that prolonged periods of sitting and sedentary lifestyles are not in our best interest. We know we should be exercising, lifting weights, and eating well. Right? But did you know that in the January 18, 2011, edition [...]

Oh, My Aching Muscles!

After prolonged neglect, muscles tend to let us know when they are not pleased with a sudden change in activity.  Surely, you have experienced this.  You set a goal, gather up some motivation, and head to the gym.  Thinking you can pick up right where you left off, you crank out a 60 minutes workout [...]

Ready to run?

Around this time of year, many people have begun training for a local 5k race, a half marathon, or even a full marathon.  Some think those pondering such races are crazy, and that is ok too.  If you despise running, please, don’t bother.  Do what you enjoy, but don’t be afraid to try something new [...]

Don’t Ignore Your Core

Balance and power in the body stems from the core; don’t ignore it!

What Do You Believe?

Believe. Great power lies in that little word.

Be SMART About Your Goals

New Year’s has come and gone. Months ago many jotted down their resolutions, others put it off. Still, others already feel like a failure because each year their goals are the same. But why do most people fail in reaching their resolutions? It’s because they’re not S.M.A.R.T. about their goals. Before you are offended by [...]

All Work, No Play

Sound familiar? We’ve all heard the expression, maybe even joked about it. But do our lives reflect our commitments? Have we allowed work, responsibility and obligation steal the joy and inspiration from our lives? For many, the answer is a resounding yes. But it’s not too late to turn it around. In fact, now is [...]