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Easy Ways to Boost Your Mood Through Exercise

By Carlos on January 16, 2019 Health & Wellness

Everyone has those days when they feel down in the dumps. However, how you respond in such a situation is what matters most. Many people think that exercising is all about burning calories and keeping fit. That is not the case because you can use exercise to boost your mood. Here is how exercise helps lighten your mood. Enhances the Flow of Oxygen Your muscles require oxygen. When you are busy exercising, your heart and lungs pump oxygenated blood to the muscles. Additionally, working out on a regular basis raises the number of capillaries that send oxygenated blood to different…

How to get a Full-Body Playground Workout

By Carlos on May 16, 2018 Health & Wellness

Staying fit isn’t easy, but if you want to take charge of your body with a new fitness routine, take advantage of resources you have at your disposal. The next time you take the kids outside to play, give yourself the full-body playground workout while you’re there, your body will thank you. Try some of the moves listed below to help you get in shape while you’re out having fun. Put that Swing to Work on Your Abs Sitting on a swing and feeling that rush of the wind whipping by has always been fun on the playground. Now it…

Easy Ways to “Spring” Back into Shape

By Carlos on February 22, 2018 Health & Wellness

Staying in shape is no easy task, especially with other responsibilities like work, family, errands, and extra-curricular activities. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to spring back into a fitness routine or even start a brand new one. Follow the tips below and you’ll get that beach body back in no time. Food Regardless of how many hours you workout at the gym, you need to maintain a healthy diet. Eat small meals of lean protein, veggies, and whole grains throughout the day. Meal prep at the beginning of the week and divide your meals into individual portions for each day,…

Ways to Avoid a Winter Fitness Rut

By Carlos on February 7, 2018 Personal Care

It’s easy to stop achieving your fitness goals in the wintertime. It’s easy to crave foods, be lazy and get sick during this time of the year. Studies have shown that those who hibernate during the wintertime consume an extra 800 calories a day. Here are some tips to avoid a fitness rut during winter: Start in the Morning Before you start your day, you may want to consider exercising. Many people exercise before they start their day to feel energized. Dress in Layers If you’re going to exercise outside, you’ll want to wear multiple layers of clothing. You can…

The Best Foods to Eat Before and After Working Out

By Carlos on January 15, 2018 Food and Dining

Getting in shape is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. If your workout goal is to build muscle, lose weight or to get healthy, what you eat matters. Give yourself the right fuel to get through your workout and give your body what it needs to recover; this will help you meet your fitness goals. Here are some dietary suggestions to keep you moving and give your body what it needs before and after working out. Before Working Out If you want to get the most out of your workout, your best bet is to fuel yourself before…

Cheap Ways to Get Fit Without Joining a Gym

By Carlos on January 5, 2018 Frugal Friday, Health & Wellness

Gyms offer all-in-one access to working out: you can find classes, weights, and a variety of machines to help you meet your fitness goals. But all that convenience and accessibility comes at a price. Sometimes it’s a price you simply can’t afford. But just because you can’t afford to join a gym doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your fitness goals. Here are cheap ways to get fit that don’t require a gym membership. TV and DVD shows You can find a plethora of exercise DVDs that are usually quite affordable, allowing you to stock up on several different kinds.…

5th Annual rUNDEAD 5k Zombie Run & Fall Family Festival

By Angela on November 4, 2017

The rUNDEAD is a 5k trail run in benefit of the Special Olympics – Long Island. What are the obstacles on this run? …zombies. Each runner will start off with a flagbelt and three flags. These flags represent runner life-lines. Zombies throughout the course will be attempting to take these one a time. If a runner finishes the race with at least one flag, they’ve survived, but if zombies have taken all the runner’s flags, while the runner can still complete the race, they will not be eligible for awards. This is an event for all ages as we have…

How to Stay Fit During the Busy Fall Season

By Angela on September 20, 2017 Health & Wellness

It can be difficult for parents to stay in shape during the fall months. Children are back in school and have after school activities and parents may have to work long hours. Fortunately, there are things that you can do to stay fit during the fall season even if you are busy. Make Exercise a Priority It is easy to let yourself go when you are a parent because your children’s school and activities take up a lot of time. However, it is still important for you to make exercise a priority. There are many benefits that can be reaped…

Fun Ways to Exercise Outdoors

By Angela on July 1, 2017 Health & Wellness

If you’re like many people, chances are that you sometimes want to exercise outside when the weather is nice. But if you’re used to working out in a gym or in an otherwise-structured environment, you might not know where to start. Exercising outdoors can be invigorating and give you a break from the gym environment, so if you’re ready to mix up your workout routine a bit, read on to discover a few fun ways to start exercising outdoors. Get Some Friends Together for Recess You might remember freeze tag, keep away, and pickup basketball from recess as a child.…

It’s Summer But Not Too Late To Get Your Beach Body

By Angela on June 15, 2017 Health & Wellness

Getting a beach body is a desire among many but the search for one often times remains a conundrum. Here are a few things you may have thought to yourself at some point and some insight to consider. “I don’t know what to eat.” If your goal is to get a beach body as soon as possible, your diet is a critical piece of the puzzle. You can cut fat quickly if you eat intelligently. Discipline yourself to eat mostly protein, fats and vegetables, while avoiding carbs and sugar. There is a common misconception that fat makes you fat. Fat…

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