When it comes to fitness habits, there are three specific areas that I’d advise you to focus on: they are movement, stretching, and recovery. Movement and exercise are extremely important for overall health. So, where do you start with exercise and movement habits? I try to keep it simple…just focus on moving more. Period. Flexibility …
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Become More Flexible – Through Your Surroundings
Edward Stanley is quoted as saying, “Those who think they have not time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” I’d offer that if you don’t find time for stretching, you will have to make time for injury. It’s that important. Learn how to set your environment up for …
Handling Obstacles
The ability to handle obstacles as they arise is a key to reaching your healthier living goals. I like to take a three-step approach to tackling anticipated obstacles. First, identify it. Next, anticipate it. And finally, plan for it. And when things come up that you didn’t anticipate, or that you had no control over, …
Control What You Can
Control what you can and don’t worry about the things beyond your control. There are so many things occurring around us that we simply cannot control. But there are also things that we can. Recognizing that there are things that you can change and things you can’t is a key step in moving forward. It …
Building a Complete Fitness Program
It’s a new year and resolutions are abound. Since most resolutions are health and fitness related, I’ll offer a bit of advice for planning your fitness routine…