Mindful or joyful movement is an approach to exercise that focuses on moving your body in ways that feel good and are fun! Changing your overall mindset to view exercise in a positive light can be a game changer, for creating healthy, consistent habits with…
Before this pandemic, I took for granted how much exercise I got in a day. The walk to the train station to school and from school. The three flights of stairs, I had to climb multiple times throughout the day and when it was track…
Exercising during the winter months can be tough! It gets dark out super early and its cold, which can make it hard to stay motivated. Winter is also a time when many people may struggle with SAD (seasonal affective disorder), which can make these months…
Have you heard of Stephen Curry? Michael Phelps? Mohammed Ali? What about Tina Charles? Kerri Walsh? Simone Biles? Well you should because according to Sports Illustrated, they are among the top 50 female athletes in the United States! Most likely, you know more about the…
You have probably seen people wearing some high tech bands on their wrists over the past few years. These bands are called “fitness trackers” or “fitness wristbands.” Some popular brand names are Fitbit, Gearfit, Vivofit. They come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes depending…
Thousands of years ago, yoga was designed and practiced by men, for men. In a lot of ways, women are just crashing the party. If you think yoga isn’t physically demanding and has zero benefits, then you should keep on reading and hopefully the reasons…
Exercise is good for you – that’s a no brainer, right? But how can you fit it into your day when you’re already maxed out with school, activities and homework? Here’s how: 5 Ways for Teens to fit in 60 Minutes of Exercise per day:…
For many teens, the thing they are most looking forward to as the school year ends is vacation, and stress–free days. After many months of mentally exhausting work, projects, and presentations, it’s understandable why students just want to relax. Even though it’s very tempting to…
It’s hard to think and plan for the future; I know all too well that I can hardly plan for tomorrow! However, when it comes to your physical health, the sooner you start exercising (and eating healthy), the better you’ll feel now, and the healthier…
This week’s exercise class was a little different than the previous classes. My instructor had us tell her what our favorite in-class exercises were so far, and then she incorporated them into our workout for the day. Some of our favorite exercises included: Plank twists:…