How to Practice Box Breathing

Taking a deep breath is a tried and true technique for resetting and reducing stress in any moment. However, did you know that deep breathing has health benefits beyond stress reduction? Deep breathing, or diaphragmatic breathing, is a form of breathing that uses the diaphragm (the space between the chest and abdomen) to draw air […]

Beat the Heat with a Swim Workout

When summer arrives, so do hotter temperatures. The heat can present an added challenge for those of us who enjoy exercising outdoors by means of walking, running, biking, and other aerobic activities that get the heart and lungs pumping. However, if you have access to a pool, lake, or even the ocean, you may want […]

Having Fun is Good for You!

Who doesn’t like having fun? While everyone may have individual preferences as to what constitutes having fun, research makes one thing clear: having fun is highly beneficial to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Studies have shown how having fun can reduce stress, improve sleep, increase serotonin and endorphins, and keep us moving more, among […]