If you are committed to running a 5K, such as our annual Run for the Health of It! 5K, you’ve likely started the training process or are looking to get started. While exercising is key to preparing your body for the run, so is a proper diet! What you feed your body will heavily influence […]
Myth Busters: Nutrition Edition
By Nutrition Services One of the most challenging nutrition obstacles for average consumers is knowing what nutrition information is accurate and a myth. Many diet myths can be challenging to separate the true from the false, which is essential if your goal is to become healthier and more educated regarding nutrition. For example, everyone knows […]
Mental Health Tip: It’s Okay. If You’re Lost, We’re All a Little Lost, and It’s Alright
By Cara Wheeler, PsyD “It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay. If you’re lost, we’re all a little lost, and it’s alright.” -Nightbirde When I was younger, I wanted to believe that there was one right path for my life. I wanted to think I could “get it right” so that everything would be […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Off the Couch and in the Gym
Most of us wish that we were more physically fit. But, for many of us, the challenge is not the workout itself: the challenge is finding the motivation to get back into a fitness routine. Once you are in a consistent routine and have been for a few weeks, it is much easier to […]
Safely Returning to Fitness: Maximize Your Exercise Benefits
Just being in a consistent exercise routine does not guarantee that you are getting the most out of your exercises. Here are a few suggestions to help you reap the maximum benefits from exercise. Aside from physical activity, the three most significant factors for a healthy body are hydration, nutrition, and sleep. Hydration Water, […]
