Improving Health

Taking care of your health is essential, and as a man, being proactive about screenings can help detect potential health issues early on. Regular health screenings are vital for maintaining overall well-being and preventing the development of serious conditions. In this blog post, we'll highlight four important health screenings that men should prioritize and the recommended timing for each.

Do you have a New Year’s Resolution to get back in shape this year? Jumpstart your new fitness goals by trying a type of workout you haven’t in the past! Moving forward, it will be important to continue to switch up your workout routine to keep your mind interested and your muscles most active. If you continue to change your exercise routine, you will burn more calories as you continually challenge your body. If workouts are too repetitive, they can bore both your mind and your muscles. Below are a variety of different types of workouts to incorporate in your fitness plan!

Summer is the perfect time to start exploring local trails. Grab a friend (human or canine) and take a hike! Hiking is not just a fun outdoor activity, it is also a great workout with many health benefits. Here are a few great reasons why you should go hiking this weekend.

How you start your day can influence how you think, feel, and act the rest of the day. Start your day with a short peaceful, positive, and centering yoga practice. You do not need to make it to the studio and practice for a full hour to benefit from a daily yoga. Start every day with these three simple poses and you will be more centered, more open, and physically healthier. Repeat each pose 5 times and you will feel great starting your day.

POUND is a new group fitness class created by two female drummers who wanted to incorporate cardio interval training into an intense drumming workout.

Everyone has their own pair of drumsticks to use as the class goes through a series of isometric and plyometric movements including squats, lunges, jumps, twists, forward bends and stretches, all while drumming to the beat of the class.

The supplement aisle is overflowing with different protein powders, making it harder and harder to decide which is best for you. It is often hard to tell the differences between the flashy labels and marketing.

Three common protein powders found on the shelves of your local store are whey, casein, and rice powders. Do you know the difference?

Do you know which one would be best for you?

Spring and summer months are a great time to start engaging in more physical activity through walking or jogging routines to improve fitness, overall health, and losing weight.

As the days get warmer, though, you should be mindful that exercising in hotter temperatures can put you at risk of certain heat related illness such as heat stroke or exhaustion.

Scheduling time to exercise can be one of the biggest barriers to improving physical activity.

For some people it’s hard to find a consistent time throughout the week to exercise, while others struggle to find a long enough period in the day to get a workout in.

Here are some tips to consider when determining how to get the quality time needed for your workouts.

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 7 out of 10 adults experience stress and anxiety on a daily basis which has at least a moderate effect on their lives.

Though stress is a natural part of our lives and there’s no way to completely get rid of it, without properly managing stress over a period of time, it can have serious health effects.

While there is no stress "cure," studies have shown exercise to be one of the best stress management tools, helping to decrease both short- and long-term risks.

The most common excuse for skipping exercise these days is “I just don’t have time...”

Long hours, endless to-do lists, and never-ending responsibilities come in between individuals and their workout every day. It is very important to prioritize exercise and find the necessary 30-60 minutes most days, but the reality is that certain days it is simply not possible.

On the days when your schedule is just too packed, do not just throw your hands in the air and give up. Instead, fit small workouts in during the day!

Take the stairs two at a time, walk around the building on your lunch break, and park far away from the office door to burn extra calories. In addition to taking those extra steps, do muscle strengthening exercises to work your arms, legs, and core – right at your desk!