March is Nutrition Month: What to eat before and after workouts

March 1, 2021 by Leave a comment

From our friends at MondayCampaigns.org:

What you eat before and after you exercise is almost as important as the workout itself. Food is your fuel—it gives you the energy necessary to be active and focused, and it also provides the nutrients required to build muscle and bone strength, as well as help the body recover post workout.

This Monday, in honor of Nutrition Month, plan some meals around your workouts.

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Find the Perfect Push-up For You

August 18, 2020 by Leave a comment

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From our friends at #MoveItMonday:

The push-up is a fast and effective exercise that engages the chest, triceps, biceps, shoulders, back, and core. Executing the standard push-up requires a certain amount of base strength and flexibility, but there are numerous variations available to individuals of all ages and fitness levels.

Find out more here.

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Get Moving for Your Mood

February 18, 2020 by Leave a comment

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From our friends at MoveItMonday:

Physical activity comes with psychological and physiological benefits that can help improve mood and manage stress.

All forms of exercise — from walking and jogging to yoga and weight lifting — can help reduce feelings of anxiety and stress.

Click here to learn more about how even low-intensity exercise can help improve your brain function and regulate your mood.

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February is American Heart Month – Find Some Time to Walk Today!

February 3, 2020 by Leave a comment

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From our friends at the Monday Campaigns:

February is American Heart Month and we’re highlighting some of the positive impacts physical activity can have on your heart. Being more active can offer many benefits to your health. It can help reduce stress, build muscles, and increase your endurance. It can also boost your heart health! Walking is something many of us do every day, several times a day. When it’s done for more than 30 minutes a day, it can be a great exercise for people at almost any level of fitness. It’s the first Monday of American Heart Month, so find some time to walk today!

Find out more about the heart health benefits of walking.

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