Being Active

  What should your heart rate be when working out, and how can you keep track of it? Our simple chart will help keep you in the target training zone, whether you want to lose weight or just maximize your workout. Find out what normal resting and maximum heart rates are for your age and… Read More »

  A good start to a productive, successful day depends on your morning habits and rituals. Here’s how to make your morning routine healthy, inspiring, and best of all, easy — using triggers and habit chaining to kick-start an amazing day.     How Do You Wake Up? Waking up may be the very first… Read More »

  There are going to be days when you just don’t want to go to the gym. It might be raining, snowing or it might just be darn right cold. There are a lot of exercises that you can do at home to get an efficient and challenging workout on those days. Here is a quick… Read More »

Stay active this winter! We know it’s gotten cold and that exercising outside probably isn’t at the top of your list. With that in mind, we have a few tips, tricks, and information to make it easier for you to move more during the winter months.   Proper Attire Where warm socks, weatherproofed shoes, and… Read More »

  Getting more fit and healthy is as easy as adding 30 minutes of activity to each day. You might think to yourself that even that won’t fit in your schedule but you can do it, and it is worth it.      Here’s a few tips for those who have busy days and little… Read More »

Cooling down after a workout can help to rest the body to avoid getting dizzy, reduce the build up of lactic acid, and to recover a little bit faster.       Cool Down Tips: Gradually reduce your heart rate by walking for 5 to ten minutes Stretch. Stretching while your muscles are still warm… Read More »

Get Moving — What are you waiting for? We all know exercise is good for us, but about 80 percent of Americans don’t get the recommended amount of physical activity. What steps have you taken to live a more active life? Are you sitting on the couch waiting for someone to motivate you to get up?  Do you tell… Read More »

 When the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. And it’s critical for your heart health. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles work efficiently. “If you’re… Read More »

Here are just a few tips to help with exercising while out in the heat. 1. Timing is key: Try to avoid exercising outside in the early afternoon. It’s usually hottest between noon and 3 p.m. 2. Hydrate: Drink water before, during and after physical activity, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Bring a bottle… Read More »

 Trying to find the best time for exercise? The truth is, it’s personal! Follow these tips to figure out what fitness routine works best for you.  Dawn, dusk or dead of night— when’s the best time to work out? Well, that depends on when’s the best time for you, because the benefits of physical activity depend upon how… Read More »