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5 Most Effective Exercises for Posture
Written by: Jess West, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Pop quiz! How is your posture right now? Don’t move! Is your chest dropped with your shoulders pulled forward? If your answer is yes, let’s learn how we can use exercise to strengthen your muscles so you can maintain proper posture. If your answer is no, good…
Read MoreAchieving Healthy Activity Balance
Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist You have probably been told or overheard someone explain how important it is to have balance in life. Imagine a fulcrum scale with a brick on one side and a feather on the other. Totally out of balance but life is more complex. A better analogy is…
Read MoreCorporate Fitness Programs: Do they cost or pay?
An in-depth look at how corporate fitness and wellbeing generate ROI and VOI cost savings for organizations. Corporate fitness and wellness programs are becoming more popular as employers recognize the benefits of investing in their employees’ health and wellbeing. However, some employers may still wonder if these programs are worth the cost and how to…
Read MoreThe Additive Approach: Transforming Your Life with Positive Habits
Written by: Keriann Hill, CFW Fitness Professional When journeying toward a healthier lifestyle, the emphasis is often placed on cutting out negative habits—eliminating sugary snacks, reducing screen time, or drinking less alcohol. While these actions are undoubtedly beneficial, there’s another approach that can yield equally, if not more, transformative results: the power of addition. Instead…
Read MoreSleep and Exercise: Elevate your Energy
Written by: Ed Sherako, CFW Health Fitness Specialist Let us paint a picture of a tough day. Actually, the photo above does a nice job. You go down for the night. Not too early, not too late. Dinner was eaten at the right time, shower, and teeth are clean. The bedspread provides a Goldilocks body…
Read MoreThe Effects of Movement On Your Mood
Written by: Manny Vera, Health Fitness Specialist It is no secret that movement has a positive impact to our health. It is significant enough that big organizations such as the American College Of Sports Medicine, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, American Heart Association have physical activity recommendations for the average healthy adult. These guidelines…
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Starting Point
Written By: Tricia Wagner-Lau, Certified Health Coach Embarking on a journey to create a new habit can be both exciting and challenging. The key to success lies in finding the right starting point. Whether you’re aiming to kick a bad habit to the curb, or you’re eager to adopt a positive one, the process begins…
Read MoreMind Over Matter
Written by: Joelle Ceneviva, Health Fitness Program Manager When determining success, Mental Toughness is viewed as one of the most important psychological attributes to facing adversity. Mental toughness is our inner focus and commitment to rise above. Often followed is a sense of resilience, perseverance and mental fortitude. Mind over matter is everywhere. In nearly…
Read MoreAttitude of Gratitude
Written by: Morgan Shawler, CFW Health Fitness Program Manager As the year is rounding the last corner before the new year, we enter the season of gratitude. But what does gratitude really mean? Gratitude is defined as a sense of happiness and thankfulness in response to the good things in your life. Today, you may…
Read MoreOvercome Burnout and Stay Consistent
Written by: Ed Sherako, Health Fitness Specialist One common problem with fitness enthusiasts who take their consistent workout schedule seriously is burnout. Burnout is caused by overtraining, lack of rest, boredom or a combination of these. This is a problem that needs to be addressed because disliking or even dreading a workout is a bad…
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