One of the most frequently asked questions is the tangible benefits of wellness programs. There are ongoing debates about whether they are just a passing trend. Some data is available that states that such programs genuinely contribute to both business profit and employee health, but it is not substantial enough. As the interest and investment […]
Reignite Your Fitness Goals & Partner Up to Keep Your Workouts Fun Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES As we hit the midway point of the year, it’s the perfect time to check in with those fitness goals we set back in January. Remember those? They were full of enthusiasm and promise, and now it’s time […]
Feeling a bit run down on your running training? Try reverse sprint intervals, a workout method that adds an unconventional challenge to high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on the road, trail, or treadmill. And no, we’re not talking about running backward. Typically, in sprint interval training, you’ll run for a set amount of time and then rest, […]
A few minutes before the modern dance class began, I felt it was important to level set some expectations with the teacher. “Just so you know, the last time I was in dance, I was dressed like a tiger and pulled another girl’s tail off during our Father’s Day recital. Not surprisingly, I was not […]
When I was 22, I caught the “high school kissing disease,” mononucleosis (aka mono or glandular fever). I was traveling at the time, and as soon as I got home I just knew I wasn’t just dealing with jet lag—something wasn’t right. A quick trip to my doctor and a blood test confirmed I had […]