By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Mindfulness, which promotes focus, self-regulation, and non-judgmental awareness of one’s thoughts and emotions, can act as a catalyst for developing this mental toughness.
Burn Calories Outside This Summer!
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS In the summer, spending an hour or more in the gym may not be the most desirable way to get your exercise in. If you enjoy being outdoors, it’s ok to skip the gym and workout outside.
How participating in organized sports can boost mental health
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA-CSCS Organized sport participation can provide a healthy outlet for stress and can help adolescents to develop coping mechanisms for dealing with stress.
Exercise an important part of cancer care
By Gabe Sanders PhD, NSCA, CSCS Exercise is an important part of cancer care, and it should be encouraged for all patients who are receiving chemotherapy.
Lose the Weight! Protect your heart…
By Siobhan Hicks, MPH There are so many benefits to losing weight, especially as it relates to heart health and enhancing heart function, and improving metabolism. Being able to reach and maintain a healthy weight is a great start to improving one’s heart health.
Do I need to stretch?
By Siobhan Hicks, MPH Although the types of stretches and duration of performing them vary amongst professionals, research has long found the benefits of stretching and flexibility for different age groups, especially among older adults.
Manage your emotions and improve your health and well-being
By Siobhan Hicks, MPH Researchers have suggested that higher emotional intelligence (EI) is linked to improved psychological and physical health. Those who have higher EI are skilled both in understanding and regulating their own emotions, and in reading and managing the emotions of others.
Professional burnout? Here are some tips to prevent that…
By Siobhan Hicks, MPH When people are stressed and trying to make certain decisions (big or small), they are more likely to postpone choices or stick with the status quo, less likely to plan ahead, and more likely to be distracted by irrelevant information.
Women, do you have cardiovascular disease risk factors?
By Gabe Sanders Ph.D., NSCA-CSCS As overweight and obesity continue to increase in society, there is an increased risk for younger women to develop heart disease as well.