Gym memberships, yoga classes and indoor cycling may be on your gift “wish list” this holiday season. But it is not always obvious when you start working out in a new environment if you’ve entered a positive and supportive space. Building strength, losing weight and maintaining an active lifestyle may be your goals. However, some fitness cultures may leave you…
With the holiday season quickly approaching, many of us will be making a lot of purchases online. However, the advice to shop smart also requires being cautious about how and when credit card numbers and checking account information is shared, as well as stored, on websites. According to a study on the State of Internet Scams 2022 that analyzed data partially obtained from the…
Feel like you rarely have enough energy to work out? The problem may be less related to motivation and more so due to inadequate nutrition. Certain foods can help boost energy levels for a longer duration than the short “sugar spike” many overly processed snacks trigger. In particular, nosh that contains protein, fiber and a complex carb like sweet potatoes…
Facts over feelings is the impetus behind many consumers demanding more transparency behind food-related terminology and eating trends. The yo-yo emotions surrounding a ‘start-n-stop’ wellness expedition have left many folks spent. One food myth in particular which has received a lot of buzz is the notion of superfoods. Numerous brands have claimed in recent years that infusing items like spirulina,…
The one accessory you’re unlikely to see me anywhere without is my iPhone. But tech tools have become such an indispensable component to most of our daily lives that we don’t often realize how much of a negative impact they might have on certain activities — one of which is exercise. So the next time you’re tempted to press “play”…
Working out, at times, can certainly feel like a chore. But the good news I wanted to share today is a reminder about a few household tasks many of us are already doing, that are pretty efficient in terms of cardiovascular exercise. So, the next time it feels like you may be creeping toward a fitness slump, recognize you’re still…
Editor’s note: I was chatting recently with TOPS Nutrition and Fitness Editor Rachel Werner, all about how she naturally gravitates toward wellness podcasts, books and other forms of media. I loved that! We spoke about Rachel discussing some of these items in her blog (or in email form — or somewhere else on tops.org). So you’ll likely be seeing this type…
I want to thank you all for continously making this Wellness Wednesday blog a safe space where everyone can be honest about the triumphs we achieve and the ongoing challenges we face. Being vulnerable by sharing when we are going through difficult times isn’t always easy. But that’s a testament to the strength of this community: “We’ve got each other!”…
I will admit to not having much “down time” most days. On the rare occasion when I am not scheduled to be away on assignment, in a meeting or on my computer frantically trying to meet a deadline, the default forms of relaxation I turn to involve physical movement outdoors. And while exercise is crucial to maintaining one’s health, our…