[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What nourishes you? What crucial ingredients make up the recipe for your wellbeing? Food, while certainly important, isn’t the only way we nourish ourselves. I was talking with some colleagues recently about how we recharge. It was interesting (and not surprising) to realize how unique our needs are in this area. A more introverted … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When was the last time you thought, “I’m really craving a walk” or “I feel like dancing”? Our bodies are made to move and if we allow them to, they will let us know when and what they’re needing for movement. That said, it’s certainly easy to become disconnected from our bodies in today’s world … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Not feeling motivated to exercise? You’re not alone. Research shows that only 20% of people in the US exercise regularly. Many people experience what’s known as exercise resistance. Exercise resistance, not to be confused with “resistance exercise” is the tendency to avoid exercise. While some people live to move, others might find it comparable to filing their … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hey – it’s February, National Heart Health Month. AND, if you’re a New Englander, your heart was likely beating double time during last night’s super bowl game! There’s no better time to look at your risk and take some steps to improve your heart health. There are many ways to do this, but most important are nutrition and lifestyle. … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do not punishment for what you ate” – author unknown Exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle. What type of exercise? This is completely up to you. The “right” type of exercise is whatever movement works best for you and your body. Not sure what that is? Read on … Read more
[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many people adopt an “all or nothing” mentality to exercise. A client recently said to me “If I can’t devote an hour to exercise, why bother?” However, he NEVER seemed to find that full hour. So, he didn’t exercise at all. Life can be busy, leaving little time for working out. Thankfully, high intensity interval training (known as HIIT) … Read more