Why This Exercise Deserves a Spot in Your Workout
The Dumbbell Lateral Lunge Most people train in straight lines. We squat up and down, lunge forward, walk forward, run forward, and for a lot of us, lean forward at a desk during our work day. But everyday life—and most sports—require us to move through multiple planes of movement. That’s why I’m a big fan of the dumbbell lateral lunge.…
Tech Life with Taino: Why You Need to Stop Multitasking
The Hype of Multitasking Going to my first job interviews 15 years ago, I often got the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically answered “Yes!” Hiring my first employees 10 years ago, I often asked the question “Can you juggle multiple tasks at once?” I enthusiastically got the answer “Yes!” Multitasking has been a trait to…
How to Stay Consistent with Wellness Goals
For fitness enthusiasts balancing work, family, and a real desire to feel strong, wellness goal challenges can start to feel personal. Motivation dips, time gets tight, nutrition advice feels loud and conflicting, and social media pressure turns self-care into another performance. Add the fear of injury or burnout, and many people either push too hard or stop altogether, even when…
7 Powerful Steps to Ward Off Dementia
The best studies show—the more healthful changes we adopt, the lower our risk of future dementia becomes. Here are seven steps you can take today to dramatically improve brain function and ward off cognitive decline and dementia. 1. Treat High Blood Pressure 1 in 2 American adults now has high blood pressure, a key risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. High…
3 Nutritional Keys to Healthier Living
Right around the corner is the season of joy, family and fellowship. Alongside all of those is the ideal season for a sweet tooth. All the way from the pumpkin flavored lattes to peppermint Christmas items, the final quarter of the year is filled with abundant and tempting flavors. While there is fun in discovering our seasonal favorites, it is…
How to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive While Running
Often runners feel great during a hard workout, take the next run easy, perhaps a second run easy, and then attempt another hard workout. For this second hard run, though, they feel less crisp, not as light on their feet, and the results and therefore motivation suffer. The standard 'hard easy hard' or 'hard easy easy hard' equation was followed…
Can Yoga Lower Your Risk of Cognitive Decline?
Although writings in the Rig Veda sacred texts link yoga’s origins to northern India some 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 2000s that interest in the exercise went mainstream in the United States. This ancient practice involves physical postures, or poses, regulated breathing, and concentration. Today, yoga classes are taught at over 7,000 yoga studios in the U.S.,…
Hypertension: How to Address an Alzheimer’s Risk Factor Without Drugs
Based on current American Heart Association guidelines, nearly half of American adults have hypertension or what we commonly call high blood pressure. As the culprit behind 50 percent of heart attacks and up to 70 percent of strokes, hypertension can be deadly. Yet there’s another serious risk posed by elevated blood pressure that too few doctors discuss with their patients.…
9 Things to Remember During Mental Health Emergencies
The number of mental health emergencies has been on the rise over the past few years. As a result, organizations, departments and individuals are learning new skills and educating themselves on best practices to better deal with these situations. Below is a list of things one must consider when responding to a mental health emergency. These strategies will ensure an…
4 Benefits of Meditating After a Workout
After finishing a difficult workout, it may seem impossible to totally relax and meditate. Your heart is pounding and you’re pouring sweat. Is meditation really the natural next step? According to some experts, it should be. There’s much debate about when the best time to meditate is. Many agree that the morning is optimal because you’re able to prioritize the…
Boost Your Health by Cycling to Work
Whether you’re looking to save money on fuel costs or improve your levels of physical fitness, cycling to work is a great way to go. That’s why in this article, we’ll take a look at: How cycling saves you moneyThe health, wellness and workplace benefits of cyclingTop tips for cycling safely to work Ready to ditch the car and opt…
