Core Fitness

05/06/2016

A simple method that has always made sense to me...

While calories do count, it has become clear that counting them won’t help most people over the long term. However, we still want clients to be aware of how much they eat—and be able to adjust their intake to reach their goals. Fortunately, there’s a better, simpler way than counting calories.

05/04/2016

“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order.” —Henry Ward Beecher

05/03/2016

Did you know? A recent study has revealed a connection between standing and improved brain power. Simple environmental changes—like switching to a standing desk—could enhance cognitive development. (Texas A & M University)

05/02/2016

5 Things You Can Do About a Bad Night’s Sleep: http://bit.ly/1P8QIKq

New guidelines stress the importance of getting enough shut-eye.

05/01/2016

“Health is the soul that animates all the enjoyments of life, which fade and are tasteless without it.” —Lucius Annaeus Seneca

04/30/2016

Research shows that talking to strangers can actually make people feel happier. Researchers believe this is because humans are naturally social creatures, and connecting with strangers yields a sense of well-being. (Journal of Experimental Psychology)

04/29/2016

Want to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp? Try the Stairs: http://bit.ly/1Uancd0

Fitness is key, researchers say, and education can also help

04/28/2016

“Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

04/27/2016

Good news for active seniors! Recent research shows that older adults who burn an extra 500 calories each day have a 50% lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

04/26/2016

5 Mindset Shifts to Make Clean Eating a Habit: http://bit.ly/22jhhXF

Functional medicine nutritionist, Dana James shares how she helps her clients shift their mindset to create healthier eating patterns.

04/25/2016

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” —Thomas Edison

04/24/2016

Did you know? Getting outside on a warm, sunny day can make you feel happy. Researchers recently discovered that spending at least 30 minutes outside during beautiful weather improved not only mood, but also memory.