Walking your dog has many benefits for both you and your dog. Walking your dog allows both you and your pet to get physical exercise, even if it is just for a brief time each day. A walk provides much needed mental stimulation for each of you. Your dog will become mentally bored if it is not allowed to experience different scenery from day to day. Lastly, bonding is very important to have a great long-lasting connection with your pet. Walking with your dog will grow that emotional bond to build trust and friendship. [Read more]

Your child is your prized possession and means more to you than anyone can imagine. Yet, there he sits – in front of the video game system, spending his days playing a game that you have no idea what the goal is, nor do you even attempt to get it. [Read more]

Do you find that going to the gym is a time that you dread each day? Perhaps you do like the idea of starting a new exercise routine, but your enthusiasm doesn’t stick to the end of the week. [Read more]

When people say life begins at 40, nobody points out to the women that they need to get in top shape! A lot of women in their 40s are going through emotional turmoil without any hope on the horizon.  The new saying should be “problems begin at 30.” The working woman. Now that she does […]

Moving more is a core aspect of any successful weight loss program. For whatever reason, it is also one of the challenges people will encounter when trying to lose weight. Exercise isn’t the easiest new habit to adjust to. Starting a gym membership can be expensive and requires working out around people you don’t know. Running or walking through your neighborhood takes a different kind of endurance and willingness to motivate yourself to get outside on your own. For a lot of people, the reason exercise doesn’t happen comes down to the simple fact that there isn’t enough time or energy in a day. [Read more]

Although you probably already know that you need to increase your activity level as part of your weight loss program, you may be using one of many common excuses to avoid getting started. You’re not alone. However, overcoming these obstacles—no matter how common they may be—is essential for achieving long-term weight loss results. [Read more]

By scrutinizing your schedule and taking advantage of every opportunity to become more active, you can help yourself get the exercise you need. [Read more]

Exercise can help you bond with others, clear your mind of stressors and push your body to its limits. [Read more]

Walking in all forms is a great addition to most medical weight loss programs. [Read more]

Your options for exercise are endless, so don’t feel like you need to be confined to the same old boring exercises at the gym. [Read more]