The Great World Race & the Remarkable 7-Day Journey of Ellen Hunter Gans
The waiver for Antarctica was not especially comforting. In fact, according to Ellen Hunter Gans, it essentially boiled down to a simple message: if something goes wrong on the frozen continent, you're on your own. For many people, such a warning would serve as a compelling reason to stay home. For Gans, a lifelong traveler, writer, mother, and increasingly ambitious…
10-Minute Mobility Routine for Desk Workers
Build a mobility routine for desk workers that eases stiffness, supports posture, and fits real workdays without turning breaks into workouts at your desk.
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.…
8 Ways to Give the Gift of Time this Father’s Day
As we roll into the month of June, most of us will be inundated with ads for Father’s Day gifts, seeing images of lawnmowers, grills, flash before your eyes. For those of us still lucky enough to have our fathers around, figuring out what to get dad can be a stressful to-do item as you lean into your summer season.…
5 Career Paths for Fitness Enthusiasts
It's no secret that a career in fitness has the potential to be very profitable. After all, lots of people seek advice and want guidance during training sessions from these types of professionals to improve their overall health and fitness. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics even states that fitness careers, such as fitness instructors and exercise physiologists, can earn up…
5 Tips for Before, During and After Your Run
There’s no wrong way to run. There are, however, ways to run that may be doing more harm than good. While running hosts numerous benefits—like improved metabolism, productivity, and sleep—overexerting yourself, skipping your warm up or cool down, or running through aches and pains can actually damage your body. For all its benefits, running can cause numerous injuries, from blisters…
5 Ways to Train Smarter to Run Faster
Aiming to run a personal record in the 5k? Trying to quality for the Boston Marathon? Most runners want to run faster but some find themselves plateauing too early or getting injured. Here are some easy habits that will ensure you get the most out of your efforts. #1 Build an Aerobic Base Before Speed Spend at least one month,…
5 Ways You Can Help A Foster Family
May is National Foster Care Month. With the emphasis this month on foster care, we will hear a lot of appeals for people to become foster parents. The pull to provide a family to children who need one is strong, but not everyone has the resources to become one. Below are some ways you can help a foster child short…
6 Hacks for Better Digital Wellness
May 6th is Digital Wellness Day. It is an opportunity to optimize your relationship with technology and those around you. Call it a motivator, catalyst, or excuse. It is a great chance to reflect on your current "digital well-being," and if, how and why you would like it to improve. It could be as simple as just going about your…
Creative Ways to Walk More Every Day
It’s not always easy to stay in shape. Between family, school and work responsibilities, it can be difficult to squeeze in time to workout. Luckily, walks are a convenient and easy way to stay physically and mentally healthy. Whether you want to lose a little weight or improve your mood, we’ve outlined some creative ways to take more steps each…
How to Accomplish Your Big Goals
Do you have a big goal you are working toward? Maybe one that has been on your mind for a while and one that will take change, determination, training, sacrifice, and a lot of work? The first step in accomplishing big goals is setting a clear goal to begin with. Once you have your goal set, think about what you…
