#activity Happy St Patrick's Day. Here in the US we have parades. Lots of them. I've marched in the NYC parade as a youngster. As far as activities go, marching in a parade could get your steps is. The NYC parade is just over 2 miles, The Chicago parade is about 2.5 miles. Boston clocks in at 3.5 miles. And my hometown the Rockville Center NY … [Read more...]

#activity More into basketball than St Pat's? Here's a way to make watching the games "productive" workout time. … [Read more...]

#activity yes, it's a real at-home workout. A great way to be ready for fun and festivities tomorrow. Remember, Everyone's Irish on St. Patrick's Day. I can guarantee you'll love the accent. … [Read more...]

#activity Why are individuals reluctant to be active? This is such a huge part of why, as a population, we are less fit than our parent's at our age (whatever age you are). Lack of time? Do you feel so unfit you figure "why bother"? Mental health, depression, low motivation? Maybe you just dont see the point, although that's pretty hard to believe … [Read more...]

#activity Not surprising is it? There is no magic pill but..."Regular physical activity can reduce the burden of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers, and can prevent early death." You know this, I know this. What's your barrier? "Despite the known health benefits of being physically active, only one-half of U.S. … [Read more...]