Welcome back to the history of fitness throughout the ages! Today we will explore fitness during the Renaissance (1400-1600 AD). The Renaissance is perhaps most famous for prolific artists and philosophers, such as Leonardo da Vinci, William Shakespeare, and Rene Descartes. However, did you know that this time period is also famous for a renewed...Read More
The history of fitness is important to how we fitness today! Last time we talked about how Kung Fu came about in the time of Confucius in China, but did you know that in the same historical period there was another practice we use today being adopted not in China, but in India? During the...Read More
Exercise is a great way to boost your confidence! Whether you see a difference in how your body looks or not, it doesn’t matter, because a regular workout routine has SO MANY other benefits, and confidence doesn’t have to be (and shouldn’t be) tied to what you see in the mirror! Here are some ways...Read More
Confucius, an unassuming master of fitness! We’re back with another adventure into the history of physical fitness! While most people associate physical fitness in history with the ancient Romans and Greeks (which we will get to later), other areas of the world were also forging their own ideas about physical activity. China, from 2500-250 BCE,...Read More
Hello again! Today we are going to discuss yet another facet of long-term weight loss management- encouraging and discouraging experiences. Last time we talked about the challenges that participants faced in a variety of studies, but after they faced several challenges and succeeded, most participants noted that these challenges were overall an encouraging experience that...Read More
No matter how experienced you are, no matter how many accomplishments you have made, and no matter how many battles you have won, you will still face challenges. And that is exactly what we are going to discuss today- challenges related to long-term weight management and how individuals that were successful overcame them! Challenges can...Read More
Holidays can be stressful, but there ARE things you can do to care for yourself. Taking care of your wellness needs will help you feel better, give you more energy and help you to take care of others.Read More
On Sunday, the Fit Facebook page contained a quote by Walt Disney, “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” This morning, I was listening to a podcast that featured Jocko Willink, an ex-Navy Seal that addressed the importance of maintaining a regular fitness routine. He was talking about the emotional...Read More
Its hot! I LOVE the heat, but I also recognize that heat can be dangerous for vigorous activity. Today the temperature rose to 88 degrees. It was the first really hot day of the year. Even though I typically like running in the heat, today’s run was VERY tough! The first few hot runs of...Read More
