Having a strong core becomes increasingly important as we age. As the years go by, especially if a lot those years has been spent relatively inactive, our core begins to weaken – creating a cascade of consequences. Our back starts to hurt, our posture gets more “hunched,” our hips and knees stiffen and our strength
The average person in the U.S. spends over 7 hours sitting at a computer. While, for many of us, this is unavoidable – it can wreak havoc on our bodies. Studies show that spending hours at the computer negatively affects our posture, causes stiffness in the neck, upper back and shoulders as well as a
“Chris, I really don’t like exercise. In fact, I don’t just dislike exercise, I detest it. I hate it. If there was a pill I could take instead of having to exercise, I would be the first in line.” That was what a client told me during our initial consultation a number of years ago.
So much of our everyday lives revolve around sitting doesn’t it? We sit at our desk at work, spend countless hours in our car, sit to read, watch TV, scroll through social media, etc. Sitting is seemingly unavoidable, but too much can wreak havoc on both our bodies and our mind- causing health consequences such
Spending just 5 minutes per day doing mobility exercises within 30 minutes of waking up can provide the following benefits: Decreases stiffness caused by sleeping Increases circulation Helps you wake up Increases energy Prevents injuries Reduces stress Improves memory Boosts productivity and creativity Starts your day with a feeling of accomplishment Here are 5 exercises
Most people think of their metabolism only when thinking about their weight. But the truth is, your metabolism is so much more important than being a factor in how much you weigh. A healthy metabolism means your body is getting the energy it needs, is detoxing properly, and is repairing tissues and that our hormones
We always hear that in order to get/stay fit, we have to be “consistent.” But as surprising as it is to hear, striving for consistency may actually be counterproductive. The dictionary defines consistency as “acting or done in the same way over time.” We aim to be consistent with our exercise, we aim to be
Before we answer this question, let me explain a psychological concept called Locus on Control. Essentially, Locus of control is the degree to which people believe that they, as opposed to external forces, have control over the outcome of events in their lives. Here’s why this is important… When it comes to locus of control
