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This week, the workout is designed to strengthen your core with seated movements! Muscle-strengthening activities are an important part of any movement routine. They can contribute to your weekly physical activity goals while also helping you feel stronger and making everyday life a little bit easier. The weekly workouts are designed to be short and […]
Each week during the Holiday Challenge, we post a resistance workout with muscle-strengthening movements. These are short, modifiable workouts you can incorporate into your routine–remember, adding movement is the goal! While we include some modifications, we encourage you to perform or search for additional ones as needed. Also, keep in mind the following as you […]
Muscle-strengthening activities are an important part of any movement routine. They can contribute to your weekly physical activity goals while also helping you feel stronger and making everyday life a little bit easier. The weekly workouts are designed to be short and modifiable so you can tailor them to your activity level and goals. This […]
The weather is getting colder and the days are getting darker. It is possible (and even enjoyable) to be outside in the colder weather. It just takes a bit more effort. Here are 7 tips I have used to stay active in the colder, darker months of the year. Outdoor Activities Indoor Activities You might […]
It’s game day, everyone is gathered around the TV and it’s time for kickoff. The “normal” social cues maytell us it is time for pizza and beer, but what if you had a fun way to get the competition moving instead?Start a new family-friendly tradition with the Move More Game Day Challenge! Challenge your familyand […]
In late 2019, a colleague introduced me to the Barre form of physical exercise. I was skeptical that this type of exercise class would be a good fit for me because of its incorporation of movements derived from ballet. Then in early 2020, a friend asked me to join her for a class at a […]
Change is hard. Changing exercise routines can be difficult and often people stop exercising when their schedules or life circumstances change. Here are some steps that helped me transition from after-work runs to early morning workouts this summer. Have a reason to change your routine If you don’t have a reason, changing your routine is […]
Our bodies are built to move and that goes for every body. So, treat your mind and body to some physical activity! Not sure where to start, don’t worry. We are taking it back to basics to help kickstart your physical activity journey. WHY we need to be physically active: Who to be active with: Whomever you want! […]
The recommendations for how much we need to be active include cardio (walking and running) and strength training. You hear plenty about how important moving is but may not know or hear much about the importance of strength training. It is critical for overall health. Strength training includes anything you do to stress your muscles. […]
The pandemic had most gyms closed. You then may have questioned if it was a safe place to be. With vaccines and loosening of COVID precautions, many of us are now back at a gym. If you are like me, your gym membership has long since expired and you may be in search of your […]