How you breathe can be the difference between a mid-workout energy slump or crushing your personal record. If you’re breathing on autopilot during a workout, you’re less likely to get the oxygen you need for optimal results. Instead, try these methods of performance breathing, where you focus on your breathing mechanics and tempo in order...
Life can get hectic. Before your day takes off, fit in this morning movement routine. You’ll need a towel or a foam pad. Glute bridge | 5 REPS Squeeze your glutes to lift your hips off the ground. Leg cradle – supine alternating | 5 REPS EACH Point the foot on the ground toward the...
Not feeling pumped for the gym? It’s OK. There will be days when you just don’t feel motivatedor slack off. Use these secrets to reclaim your motivation. Be accountable.It’s easy to blow off a workout when nobody is expecting you to show. It’s a lot tougher whenyou have a workout partner or training group expecting...
When you start to tally up all the holiday parties and dinners on your plate, it’s easy to see how you might be indulging more than normal this month. Add to that how difficult holiday schedules make it to fit in your usual gym time and you might wind up feeling a little discouraged. But,...
Start a new Thanksgiving tradition this year with a turkey trot. Whether you enjoy running or walking, or if you’re just looking to get active, completing a 5K on the mostfood-focused day of the year is a fun and easy way to burn some calories and get moving with friends and family before enjoying a...
No doubt it’s challenging to squeeze a workout into a schedule that’s full of appointments, meetings, and family obligations. So, first of all, cut yourself some slack! We all miss a workout every now and then. But don’t let an exception become a habit. Commit to taking care of yourself by building consistency with these...
When you’re in the throes of an energy slump, it’s easy to grab a coffee, soda, or sugary snack for a quick fix. But to perform at its best, the body requires a consistent energy source, which can’t be obtained from sugar and caffeine. Improve and maintain energy levels and perform at your best with...
If you find that the weather, family, or work obligations have impacted your workout groove, you’re not alone. Here are a few quick tips for reclaiming your workout routine to support a healthy lifestyle. Is the summer heat affecting your motivation to move? Try these tips for safe summer workouts and get moving. Tip No....
Try something new this month and take full advantage of the variety of group exercise and new small group fitness classes at Mercy Fitness Center.
The mindful movement experts at Exos know that fitness is good for your brain. Physical improvements like weight loss and getting stronger or faster are great benefits of regular movement. To experience enhanced mental health benefits requires that we also practice a mind-body connection while we exercise. The trick to maximizing the mental benefits of...