Category: fitness

Workout Trends Bend to the Times by Marlaina Donato For 2021, fitness will be more about better health and inner peace rather than weight loss. Gyms and studios will be on the top of their ...

How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts by Marlaina Donato When mindfulness approaches are applied to fitness training—which can be as simple as breathing consciously and tuning into subtle body sensations— the results can be fewer injuries, improved ...

Being Thankful Empowers Our Workouts by Marlaina Donato Exercise is crucial to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, depression and many other health conditions, but staying motivated to maintain a routine can sometimes be challenging, ...

Life Force in Motion by Marlaina Donato The flowing movement of tai chi mirrors the serenity of water, but still waters run deep. This ancient practice of gentle meditative movement is an offshoot of Chinese ...

Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility by Marlaina Donato Taming chronic pain, restoring energy reserves, improving heart health and relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety are only a few of the science-backed perks of spending ...

by Marlaina Donato The health benefits of walking, such as stress reduction, improved joint mobility, lower blood pressure and increased oxygen, are well known, but walking or hiking with a meditative focus offers some other ...

Getting Fit Without a Gym by Marlaina Donato When getting to the gym is not possible, there are plenty of options to explore for at-home workouts. From finding fun ways to stay fit to getting ...

The Healing Power of Movement by Marlaina Donato Movement comes in many colors, from modern dance to country line dancing, and there’s something for everyone, including those that claim to have two left feet. Dancing ...

How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts by Julie Peterson When our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good ...