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…
8 Ways to Survive Being Single This Summer
Summer can be one of the toughest times to be single. There’s nothing worse than looking at Instagram or Facebook and seeing your married/couple friends off on vacation in the South of France or spending the weekend at a BBQ in the Hamptons while you stare longingly at your dog in your cramped apartment wishing your fire escape could morph…
Fit Over 50: A Guide for Men
I view exercise through the prism of motivation and the underlying social relationships which provide purpose for healthy living. The active men over 50 I’ve studied exhibit a strong cognitive connection between their most precious and cherished relationships and their lifestyle. They connect the dots between their social aspirations and their day-to-day attention to health and fitness. Graduations, weddings, travel,…
The Importance of Stress Awareness
April is National Stress Awareness Month, a time where health professionals work to increase awareness about stress and how it affects our health. It’s also a time to think about how we experience and manage stress in our own lives. To get a handle on stress, it’s important to understand what it is, how it affects us, and what we…
10 Tips for Spring Weight Loss and Fitness
With the arrival of Spring, you're starting to think ahead to Summer. You're ready to shed those bulky winter clothes and slip into shorts and swimsuits--but you're worried that the remains of too many holiday parties are still hanging on your hips. Spring is the perfect time to get moving again--why not take advantage of the next few months to…
How Surfing Changes the Lives of Children with Autism
There’s a growing trend that’s been sweeping the United States in recent years—a new form of therapy for children with autism. It’s surfing, and there’s no co-pay required. On both of America’s coasts, organizations and programs have independently formed with one purpose: to help children with autism feel the healing powers of the sea by surfing. When one of those…
Helping Endometriosis Patients
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month. Author and endometriosis patient Samantha Bowick has written articles revolving around important questions and information about endometriosis. She is the author of Living with Endometriosis: The Complete Guide to Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Helping Endometriosis Patients Even though at least 176 million people suffer with endometriosis, the general public is not fully aware of…
Preventive Healthcare Every Senior Needs
Staying on top of preventive healthcare is especially important as you grow older. Taking steps to prevent illness and catch disease early leads to lower healthcare spending and better outcomes among older adults. However, many seniors don't understand what preventive care they need and how they can pay for it. (more…)
Top Benefits of a Cardiac Health Program
Let’s get down to business. Your heart is more than a muscle. No doubt, you are reading this because you want to know how to get your heart and body as strong as possible and realize the benefits you can expect to see and feel from regular participation in a heart healthy centered exercise program. The good news is that…
