Category: Fitness & Fun
Healthy Holiday Habits
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, with the opportunity to relax, share time with loved ones, exchange gifts and more. However, the holidays can also be a challenging and stressful time for many reasons. It is important to remember to continue taking care of your physical and mental health […]
Pickleball: How to Prevent Injuries and Play Safely
By Christina DeBusk Almost one in five adult Americans—roughly 48.3 million in total—have played pickleball in the last year according to the Association of Pickleball Professionals (APP). This represents a 35% increase over the year before. While pickleball is a fun sport and a good way to get physical activity, research also indicates that pickleball […]
Barefoot Running
Until recently, most of us considered athletic shoes an important and essential part of our athletic training gear. This belief was fortified by the advent of the modern running shoe in the mid-1970s. Every year since then, the big running shoe companies have introduced new product lines based on shoes with increased cushion and support. […]
Water Exercises for Better Health
By Christina DeBusk Whether you’re looking for a way to stay in shape or trying to recover from some type of injury, working out in the pool or another body of water can help. This is because water exercises support health in a variety of ways. And they can target the areas of your body […]
Put On Your Dancing Shoes
Exercise is important for everyone, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all practice. There are countless fun and interesting ways to add physical activity into your routine. If you’re not a fan of the gym or don’t feel like going for a run, maybe it’s time to try a new form of exercise: dance. When done safely, […]