Hiking If you enjoy spending time in green spaces and getting in your steps, why not combine the two and take a hike? Current research shows that spending time in green spaces has health benefits like being able to recover from stress faster and improved mental health. Then if … [Read more...] about A Fun Way To Fill Your Free Time: Hiking! (part 1 of 5)
Exercise and Fitness
My Goal Is…
Throughout our school days, we learn about the importance of setting goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve those goals. But then, somewhere along the line as adults, life happens and our goals often take a backseat to fussy babies, the 9-5 workday, and home repairs. … [Read more...] about My Goal Is…
Boost Your Health With Omega-3
Kate Boston, registered dietician and owner of Cultivate Your plate, encourages her clients to get as many vitamins and minerals by eating whole foods, but individuals who don’t like fish may find it more difficult to get omega-3 fatty acids into their diets. Omega-3 nutrients … [Read more...] about Boost Your Health With Omega-3
What Do You Eat? How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.
We talked to Chuck Bent, age 69, about how he got started on his fitness journey in his 50s — and we all can learn from his approach and attitude. What do you eat? Lots of high volume, high nutrition, low calorie foods. Fresh fruits and vegetables, lean proteins … [Read more...] about What Do You Eat? How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.
Changing Sleep and Stress – Part 3 of How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.
We talked to Chuck Bent, age 69, about how he got started on his fitness journey in his 50s — and we all can learn from his approach and attitude. If you find yourself in a life or job that is just too stressful, then it's time for a change. Stress causes your body to be in … [Read more...] about Changing Sleep and Stress – Part 3 of How One Man Got His Fitness Back in His 50s and Beyond.