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Punishment vs. Praise

Punishment vs. Praise

Developing a passion for physical activity is critical for a long healthy life.  People who get up early to run for miles, adjust their schedules to go to the gym, push themselves in exercise classes or during personal training sessions, or cycle to work every day all...
Monthly Health Tips: March

Monthly Health Tips: March

Stretch of the Month Piriformis Stretch! How to – Lie on your back. Bend your left knee and lift it halfway to your chest. Grasp your knee with your right hand and pull it toward your right shoulder, keeping both buttocks against the floor. Hold for 20 seconds;...
Monthly Health Tips: February

Monthly Health Tips: February

Stretch of the Month Cat and Camel! How to – Begin on your hands and knees. Round your back by contracting your abdominals and tucking your pelvis.  Then allow your back to sag toward the floor as you lift your chest forward.  Hold briefly.  Repeat three to five...
Monthly Health Tips: January

Monthly Health Tips: January

Stretch of the Month Achilles Stretch! How to –  Face the wall with your right foot ahead of your left, toes straight ahead.  Bend both knees, press your hips forward, and lean into the wall.  Keep both heels down and both knees in line with your feet.  Hold for...
Exercise and Disease

Exercise and Disease

Over the past century humans have become increasingly sedentary due to technical and scientific advancements in the world. While machines and improvements in transportation and communication have made parts of our lives easier, many studies are now suggesting that the...