Motivating yourself to workout can be more difficult as the temperatures drop and your habits change. Maybe you’re heading back to the office more frequently or debating the merits of a brisk outdoor run versus hitting the treadmill. With New Year’s resolutions, motivation can be one of the most important tools to stick to a routine.
Most of us know that sitting for long periods can be bad for our health. It can contribute to just about every physical health problem; including obesity, heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer1. It can even affect your mental health. With most desk jobs leading to people sitting for hours at a time, it can be tough to find ways to get up and move throughout the day.
The New Year is the perfect time to establish healthy habits, which is why so many people make resolutions. Often, people quickly give up on these goals – studies show that up to 80 percent have given up by mid-February.
Regular physical activity is beneficial to both your physical and mental health.
With so many features and options available today, choosing the right wearable device might seem overwhelming. Whether you are shopping for function or style, there are a wide range of devices that can provide simple step-tracking, help you stay connected, or show off a fashionable timepiece.
Everyone knows that getting in shape, reducing stress, or quitting unhealthy habits can help you feel better and live longer. So why don’t we just do it? If you’ve ever tried to make a change, you know it’s not that simple.
If you’ve ever felt intimidated by gyms, you may want to take another look. You might be surprised about what your local gym has to offer. Most big gyms today are far more inclusive and seek to provide a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. No matter your fitness level, you’re likely to find something that matches your comfort level and interests.
As summer approaches employers are presented with a prime opportunity to prioritize and help kickstart the well-being of their workforce. Healthy employees are not only happier and more productive but also contribute to a positive workplace culture.
Are gym anxieties holding you back from pursuing your fitness goals? Whether you’re a fitness veteran trying out an unfamiliar facility or a newbie venturing into a gym for the very first time, those initial jitters can be quite common. But don't let them stand in your way.
Joining a gym can be a great way to kickstart your fitness routine. To maximize the value of your gym membership, it helps to have an efficient workout routine. Whether you can’t find the time, don’t know how to use the machines, or are simply feeling intimidated, there are ways to make your experience at the gym more enjoyable.
Was your New Year’s resolution to work out more? Are you now feeling a little intimidated by it? There’s no reason to be! Follow these steps from GlobalFit and you’ll keep up with your New Year’s goals all year long.
You’ve finally made it on that long awaited vacation and nothing could be better, but what happens when you come home and realize you’ve lost money and gained weight? While vacationing is all about taking it easy and experiencing new things, that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank and go up a belt size.
The start of a new year brings new opportunities for you to reinvent yourself. Sometimes the pressure to do it all at once can interfere with your efforts to actually achieve the fitness goals you outlined. With limited access to in-person gyms and studios on top of that, you might feel even more lost.
Whether you are just getting started on your fitness goals or are a regular athlete, nutrition is key for maintaining good health and wellness. But sometimes you need more than a well-rounded diet to meet your daily nutritional needs.
Stress makes it difficult for employees to find the energy to take care of themselves, and it can impact their work. Managing employee stress is now a business imperative.
Signing up for a gym membership can be pretty exciting, but will you be able to keep a consistent workout schedule as dinners and happy hours come up? A simple solution to staying invested is finding a gym that’s a perfect match for you. Tivity Health™ outlines four questions to ask yourself before signing on the dotted line.
Ten thousand steps a day can seem quite daunting, can’t it? But it doesn’t have to be! Small, simple changes to your everyday life can easily increase your steps and improve your health. Check out these tips from Fitbit® to up your step count:
When you think of strength training, you might picture a traditional gym. However, if a gym membership is not in your budget, you can still achieve a great workout from home with affordable, even free equipment.
So you’ve finally decided to take the leap and join a gym. Congratulations, you’ve taken an important step to living a healthier life! Joining a gym can be exciting and intimidating so here are a few tips from the Active&Fit DirectTM program to keep in mind when you hit the gym for the first time:
If you wear eyeglasses and spend a lot of time outdoors, you may want to consider prescription sunglasses. Providing convenience, comfort and protection, they can enhance your time outdoors. Frames, lenses, color, and tint are part of a wide range of options to consider when selecting a new pair of prescription sunglasses.
Chronic conditions are on the rise in the United States, affecting more than 133 million Americans – and they can have a profound impact on employees’ quality of life as well as costs for employers.
Exercise is an integral aspect of any healthy lifestyle. Perhaps more important than the workout itself is how to effectively help your body recover. While post-workout nutrition and sleep are fundamental building blocks for a proper exercise regimen, stretching and mobility routines help sustain performance and reduce opportunities for injury and keep the body moving well.
Fatigue costs employers billions of dollars each year. Reductions in productivity, motivation and health care costs related to fatigue cost individual employers around $1,967 annually per employee.1 When added up, fatigue costs U.S. companies around $136.4 billion dollars each year.2
There’s no question that the elliptical machine is a great cardio workout, but are you getting all you can from your elliptical routine? Here are five tips from Tivity Health™ to make your workout more effective: