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Summertime Hydration + Watermelon Popsicles
Summer is here! Along with some extra warm weather comes a reminder to check in with yourself about hydration. We offer some simple tools to determine whether you’re properly hydrated, some easy tips to make sure you’re in balance, and a watermelon electrolyte popsicle recipe.
Embracing Minimalism in Fitness: Doing Less, Achieving More
We have been talking a lot about a minimalist approach to many area of health and fitness lately as evidenced in our recent 10K steps article and movement snacks. That can be tough living in a world where we often equate more with, well… more! As we talk about doing less (minimalism in exercise and nutritional habit focus, 10K steps versus grueling workouts, movement snacks, etc) it becomes apparent that life isn’t always about going all in for any one area but doing enough to get the returns we need for our goals. Most of us have confused what professional athletes or full time health and fitness influencers do with what is imperative for optimal wellness. However, doing less with better focus and intent may indeed help you achieve more in the long run. Want to know how to do less and get more for yourself?…
DIY Mobility - Movement Snacks - Easy Hip Motion for Keyboard Warriors
Let's face it: many of us sit too much and we're all a bit stiff and tight after sitting for long periods (except for my energetic 2-year-old, of course). But what if I told you that taking small breaks to move throughout your day could make a significant impact on how you feel and move—not to mention giving your mental health a boost? “Movement snacks”, AKA small 3-5 minute (or other shorter to longer duration) bite size movement breaks to get up and get some motion are incredibly underutilized. Many of us are stuck in the thought that it needs to be a tough workout or really long brisk walk or cardio to make an impact on how your body feels. The thing, is, 3-5 minutes every 1-2 hours makes up almost 20-60 minutes of extra motion each day that you may not be getting to help your body be its best.