Incorporating Exercise
The Fitness 5 Life is busy, and you don’t always have a spare hour to devote to the gym. So, how do you break a sweat without disrupting your routine? From family walks to working in her garden, Kathryn Trimble shares her five favorite ways to move more throughout the day! 1. Dig In “I […]
Working Out with Weights
A Guided, At-Home Workout with Randy Webb Age is only a number – just ask Randy Webb of Randy Webb Fitness. Webb has been training athletes and fitness newbies alike for decades, and the 79-year-old shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Here, he demonstrates a strength-training workout ideal for all ages. Grab your […]
Kettlebell Knockout
A Guided, At-Home Workout with Emily Griffith Perform each exercise for one minute and rest for one minute between each five-minute round. Perform for three to five rounds. The intensity can be adjusted by the weight of the kettlebell and the pace of the movements performed. Kettlebells are compact, easy to use, and versatile. They allow you […]
Too Much of a Good Thing
Even Exercise Can Have Its Limits The benefits of exercise are wide-ranging, extending to both your physical and mental health. Studies show that regular physical activity leads to improved mood and energy, better sleep, a healthier weight, and a lower risk of some diseases. Unfortunately, like many of life’s greatest joys – birthday cake included […]
Improving Posture
10 Tips to Perfect Positioning Did you know that poor posture not only puts stress on muscles and joints, but can also exacerbate arthritis, inspire fatigue, bring down your mood, cause jaw pain, create breathing problems, and lead to headaches, shoulder, neck, and back pain? Over time, if poor posture leads to malalignment, health problems […]
Eating & Exercise
Learning How to Fuel Your Workouts the Right Way It’s a common analogy in the fitness world: Your body is like a car, and it needs fuel in its engine in order to run properly. In this case, food is fuel – but not just any food. Good nutrition is the key to helping your […]
Stretch It Out!
A Guided, At-Home Workout with Ginny Kelly Whether training for your next marathon or casually clocking miles on your lunch break, you can always count on running as an effective cardio workout – and it only requires a good pair of tennis shoes! But just as essential are the stretches you perform both before and […]
Total Body Reset
A Guided, At-Home Workout with Jonathan Ellis It’s especially important to reset both body and mind when life is hectic, whether you’re swamped with work, traveling, or preparing for a race. Each of these reset poses moves your body through its full range of motion and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, which restores balance and […]
Move More, Feel Better
A Guided, At-Home Workout “More movement with more variety and frequency goes a long way toward feeling better in your body. Our culture sits a lot – but moving often throughout the 15-18 hours you’re awake (instead of packing everything into an hour-long workout) creates a more well-rounded, movement-rich life. These four exercises are designed […]
Flexibility After 50
Importance of Maintaining Mobility Keeping your muscles limber is the single most important thing you can do to enjoy your senior years. This year, make sure improving flexibility remains at the top of your to-do list. Why Flexibility Matters Flexibility is often overlooked as a key factor in aging well, though its importance touches all […]
