Anytime Fitness – Workout on the Go!
The time has come, and spring is here. Summer is quickly approaching, which means less time in the gym and more time outdoors. Some will be traveling on vacation, while others will just want to go outside and enjoy the weather. With that in mind, here is a strategy to keep you active throughout the summer – in those crunch times when you can’t make it to the gym, you can complete a workout remotely.
Don’t Sit on This: The Dangers of a Sedentary Lifestyle
Prolonged sitting, compounded with poor posture, cause significant harm over time to the neck, back, joints and other areas of the neuromusculoskeletal system. A sedentary lifestyle, left unchecked, is detrimental to overall physical and mental health. Not only does this negatively impact personal well-being, but the health problems that result from not moving throughout the day are the most common causes of missed workdays, higher healthcare costs and costs linked to disability.
Chronic Condition Prevention and Spinal Pain Management
According to the National Center for Health Statistic’s November 2020 Data Brief, chronic pain is a growing concern plaguing the American population, with 20.4% of adults reporting chronic pain in 2019. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain, as in pain that frequently limits the ability to live and work in a desired manner, appear to increase with age and appear most prevalent among adults ages 65 and over. Additionally, adults living in more rural areas appear to be at a higher risk for chronic pain symptoms.
Healthy Movement: A Key to Lifelong Wellness
At the NeuroLIFE Institute at Life University, we emphasize the critical role of maintaining a healthy level of movement or activity for overall well-being. While reducing symptoms is important, achieving and sustaining health extends far beyond that. One fundamental aspect of this holistic approach is encouraging patients to incorporate regular physical activity into their daily routines.
Reducing Stress with Dr. Dom Fetterly: Naturally Relieving Stress and Helping with Depression
Today we’re talking about stress. What an appropriate time to be talking about stress, as we all try to recover from a busy holiday season and welcome in the new year.
Dance into Good Health with Zumba
The hum-drum traditional exercise models, such as the elliptical machine, a staple for a solid cardio workout, can begin to feel like a hamster spinning on its wheel. So, the question becomes how to make working out fun again. For some, the answer is the dance workout trend Zumba.
Natural Headache Relievers
When you feel a headache coming on, don’t automatically go reaching for ibuprofen or acetaminophen. Instead, there are several natural methods to try to banish or prevent an annoying headache. Here are some natural ways to feel better.
What’s your stance? Why a standing desk might be a good idea
There is a relatively new product that has begun to be featured in many offices that might live up to some of the hype: Standing desks.
At-Home Beginner Workouts for Study Breaks
Life University students are no strangers to hitting the books, especially with finals on the horizon. That said, a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so it is important to get the body moving periodically in order to perform at your best. It’s necessary to have some quick exercises that you can do at home to feel more energized and healthier while studying or anytime you need a boost. Look at some beginner workout moves you can use when you need to move.
Chiropractic Care Propelling Sports Performance
Competitive sports and chiropractic care go hand in hand. In fact, here at Life University, we commonly encounter students who originally developed an interest in chiropractic as a profession due to care received as high school or collegiate student-athletes. So it’s an interesting concept to consider that consistent chiropractic care might not only offer healing and recovery benefits, but also could contribute to improved sports performance.
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