Unmotivated To Exercise? 12 Ways To Get Inspired

Unmotivated To Exercise?  12 Ways To Get Inspired

Getting and then staying motivated to keep yourself physically fit does not come naturally to everyone. There has to be the drive to get healthy and stay fit.  What motivates one person  may not necessarily motivate someone else.

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Here's Your Exercise Routine...for Work?

Here's Your Exercise Routine...for Work?

One of the biggest issues facing us as a modern society is that our lives revolve around sedentary activities. Driving, lengthy commutes, our office jobs, TV and movies.  Everything is done sitting down.   According to the WHO (World Health Organization) physical inactivity is the 4th leading cause of death globally. Prolonged sitting will also increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 90%. 

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Why physical fitness is not all about weight loss

Why physical fitness is not all about weight loss

Americans are stuck. Whether we’re stuck in a physical cubicle or a mental rut, we’ve lost our enthusiasm for bodily movement.  Despite the joy we felt as children, our days filled with imaginary play, tree climbing and jump rope are long gone.  Most of us can think back to high school and college days where we chose to participate in a sports or intramural team.  We probably did these activities because we enjoyed the camaraderie, had fun, and maybe we were even good at them.  These reasons were reinforced through the bonds we formed with our teammates, and improvements made in our physical fitness.  Even during our biggest moments of doubt, we had the support and encouragement of our parents, coaches and friends to keep us motivated. 

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5 Exercises That Could Lead to Injury

5 Exercises That Could Lead to Injury

Of course, we all know daily exercise or at least 3 times per week can benefit our overall health. New studies come out each day proving this fact. But did you know some exercises physical therapists warn against because they may lead to injury? 

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