Here is the CDC's science-based guidance to help people ages 3 years and older improve their health and wellness through regular physical activity. Are you close to meeting them? What's your barrier? Time? Pain? Stress? Preschool (3-5 yrs) - everyday some physical activity, throughout the day, as fun/play based Children and Adolescents (6 - … [Read more...]

Walking towards healthier knees #activity My knees hurt! If you are over 50 this is a near universal complaint. Have I talked enough about walking yet? Brand new research out of Baylor College of Medicine shows a 40% reduction in new knee pain for those who were classified as "walkers" vs "non walkers". Check out the study and lace up your … [Read more...]

Physical Activity & Sleep: How Sleep Affects the Body | Sleep Foundation #activity Following up on last night's sleep webinar...heres a little correlation between activity and sleep: "For adults with sleep disorders, exercise needs may be a bit different. One study found that moderate resistance training and stretching exercises are beneficial to … [Read more...]

Staying Hydrated During the Hot Summer Weather | SportMedBC #activity Its hot and humid here in New England (and most of the US). A heat wave is not the time to start a running program but, we need to be active every day. We especially need hydration to stay active in high heat. Our bodies are 50-60% water. Some tips for staying hydrated: - start … [Read more...]

Stretching matters. Is your height changing? I was an inch shorter a year ago at my physical. This is a bad sign for middle aged people. I made stretching and yoga a part of my weekly activity and at this years physical the inch was back! https://ift.tt/4s2akbl Stretching has many great health benefits and takes just a few minutes out of your day. … [Read more...]