This Blog will provide valuable information and tips on how to maintain a healthy brain through exercise. June being Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is a perfect opportunity to shed some light on the importance of brain health. One key aspect of maintaining a healthy brain is regular exercise. Research has shown that physical activity […]
May is Better Sleep Month! Here are some benefits of getting a good night’s sleep and tips to help you sleep better by Ally Wilson Celebrate Better Sleep Month… As we embrace Better Sleep Month this May, it is the perfect time to highlight the incredible benefits of getting quality sleep and share some valuable […]
Benefits of Qigong Qigong, an ancient Chinese mind-body practice, is gaining traction in the West for its potential health benefits. Here’s a quick look at some of the reasons why you might want to give Qi Gong a try: * Improves physical health: Studies suggest that Qigong can improve balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular health. It […]
Benefits of Shallow End Water Workouts Water workouts have gained popularity in recent years due to their numerous benefits for overall fitness. Whether you are an athlete looking to enhance performance or simply seeking a low-impact exercise option, shallow end water workouts can be a game-changer. Shallow end water workouts offer numerous benefits for improving […]
WITH FILLING, LOW-CALORIE, HIGH-PROTEIN FOODS With all the delicious treats options around, it can be challenging to eat healthily. So, what’s the easiest way to maintain a healthy diet? Here’s a question to get started: How many times in a week do you eat the same foods? Unless you’re a professional chef or a food […]
Ah, the holiday season! A time to indulge in all the desserts, fire up the Netflix, and switch off from the world, right? Not so fast, Cape Cod athletes! It’s tempting to be a couch potato to escape the weather, but don’t let the off-season lull you into slacking. Here are some tips to keep […]
Want to take your running game to the next level while steaming ahead without injuries? It’s time to give strength training a shot!
As 2023 winds down and the winter months are upon us, it is time to start thinking of how to improve your golf game when you cannot be out on the course.
Here are ten tips to help you stay motivated and energized as you move into the colder months:
Tricks For Healthier Treats, Enjoy!
Remember the days when jumping, skipping and leaping on and off and over things was fun?
Temperatures may be dropping but fitness classes are continuing outdoors. Learn how to properly dress and prepare yourself for winter weather workouts.
The squat uses most of the major muscle groups in the legs including the glutes, hip flexors, quadriceps, hamstrings and even the muscles in the lover leg like the tibialis and muscles in the calf. It also activates the core, erector spinae and the abdominal muscles, for stability. Before getting into your workout always remember […]
Many Americans recently saw a change in their daily work routine. With the current stay-at-home advisory extended, many of us are working or attending school from home. In a previous blog, we talked about how prolonged sitting can have negative short-term and long-term effects on the body. We went over sitting posture at a desk, […]
Many Americans recently saw a change in their daily work routine. With the current stay-at-home advisory extended, many of us are working, or attending school, from home. We do not know when we will be able to go back to “normal.” So, for now we find ourselves mostly at home, and if you are anything […]
Cape Cod offers us some of the world’s best beaches and with almost 560 miles of coastline we can use these beaches to take our agility workouts to the next level. Although research varies, training on sandy surfaces can have many benefits such as reduced impact during training on your joint surfaces, increased physical and […]
If you are like me, someone who enjoys exercising on a regularly, if not on a daily basis, you may discover that you often feel tightness in your hips, hamstrings, and hip flexors. Even if you do not exercise consistently, maybe you have a job that requires sitting, bending, or kneeling often, you are also […]
What Is a Superset Workout? A Superset workout is comprised of two exercises combined into one full set with no rest in-between. The Benefits of a Superset Workout Supersets may provide a metabolic benefit. Researchers have found that participants performing supersets had a higher total energy expenditure compared to the participants who did not perform […]
Let’s talk about falls. The World Health Organization defines falls as “an event which results in a person coming to rest inadvertently on the ground or floor or other lower level.”1 With that definition in mind, did you know that 1 in 4 adults in the United States will sustain a fall in a given […]
There are two types of dietary sugar:3 Naturally occurring sugars Found naturally in foods such as fruit (fructose) and milk (lactose) Added sugars This includes any sugars or caloric sweeteners that are added to beverages or foods during processing or preparation. Added sugars and sweeteners can include natural sugars such as white sugar, brown sugar, […]
