If your weekdays are jam-packed, it’s tempting to try to cram all of your physical activity into a marathon session over the weekend, but experts recommend thinking twice before taking that approach. Why? The number one reason is that you’re more likely to injure yourself by over-exercising if you try to fit everything in two days. Second, you’re not getting […]
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How to Keep Your Health Resolutions
Between the long weekend and other social obligations, sticking to a diet- or fitness-related resolution isn’t always easy. Luckily, there’s a solution that combines both health and friends.
Is Sitting the “Smoking of Our Generation?”
There’s been a lot of discussion this week about a blog post on the Harvard Business Review website that claims “sitting is the smoking of our generation.” The author, Nilofer Merchant, cites some worrying statistics: – Americans sit an average of 9.3 hours per day. (We only sleep 7.7 hours.) – Obesity is responsible for 35 million deaths annually. (Tobacco […]
Should You Exercise When You’re Sick?
There’s no doubt that cold and flu season is one of the factors that can squash your fitness resolution. But a case of the sniffles isn’t always reason enough to skip the gym. Neil Schachter, a professor of pulmonary and critical care at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City, recommends doing what he calls a “neck check.” […]
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Another Reason to Try Something New…at the Gym
Think it’s just your mind that’s bored on the treadmill? Turns out your body is actually “bored,” as well. After doing the same strength or cardio routine a few times in a row your body actually acclimates to it and burns fewer calories. What’s the solution? Vary your workouts. If you’re a die-hard fan of the elliptical, switch it up […]
3 Tips to Soothe Aching Muscles
If you overdid it at the gym (or maybe rearranging furniture or helping a friend move), here are three simple ways to soothe those aching muscles and get on the road to recovery faster. Drink lots of water, which will increase blood flow to your muscles. Go for a long walk. It’s important to keep moving, but you don’t want […]
How to Get Gym Discounts
If you made the resolution to get in shape like much of the rest of the country, here’s how to do it without emptying your wallet. Check with your company to see if they have any deals with local gyms for discounted memberships, and with your alma mater, many universities will give alumni discounted memberships to their fitness center. Learn […]
