“Can I watch just one more episode?” “Fifteen more minutes?” “Can I just finish this level?” Do these questions sound familiar? To most American families, the answer is probably yes. On average, American children spend between seven and eight hours in front of some kind of screen each day. (Media and Children) Compare that to the…
The time for families to exercise together is now. Adolescent obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. (Ogden) Given the remarkably strong link between mental health issues and childhood obesity, (Dietz) this exponential growth of Generation Z’s waist line may be setting us up for a future with three times the number of…
If things don’t change soon, zombie-ism won’t just be a pop culture phenomenon. It will be a reality. Consider this, given the increasing prominence of chronic lower back pain and poor posture in Americans, a nation full of hunched-over sauntering zombie s is not far off. Aside from a slight technological advantage and distinctly different…
I have 47 different half-finished projects laying around my house. I have 32 unfinished projects sitting on my desk at work. I have 2,184 projects I haven’t even started yet. And somehow I’m supposed to walk the dog, pick the kids up from school, eat, schedule doctor’s appointments, pay the bills, get groceries and find…
Do you want to move your body more? Yes? Perfect, then this post is for you! Do you want me to sugar coat how to do that? No? Excellent, I’m glad to see we’re on the same page. …If you’re struggling to get up and get moving, chances are you spend most of your…
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Stuck trying to concoct a wellness plan and not sure what to do? This video might be a good place to start: Basics of a Well Catered Wellness Plan Here’s what we’ll cover: How to Start: The basics of implementing a well-structured and sustainable wellness plan. How to Avoid Injury: Fundamentals of activation and recovery in…
Squatters have rights. And wrongs. By rights, I mean proper body mechanics. And by squatter, I mean someone loading the hips and strengthening the glutes (not someone unlawfully settling in an unoccupied space). Seeing as you’re squatting every time you take a seat, it’s pretty important that your first squat of the day not hurt…
Yes, you read the title correctly. This is a post about how to fail. Most headlines make some ridiculous claim about how much greater your life will be as soon as you follow some 10 step plan. The problem with that is, these plans rarely work. So instead, we’re coming at this from an entirely…
The health and fitness industry is booming, despite (or perhaps as a result of) the ongoing obesity epidemic we’re facing. This has resulted in an over abundance of training “professionals,” some more qualified than others. Which means it’s more important than ever for you to make sure your personal trainer is qualified and competent. But…