We celebrate many of life’s more important occasions with dance — the first dance at a wedding, the end zone dance after a touchdown, and a child’s happy dance expressing pure joy.
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What should we do with marathon runners? Commit them! They run 26.2 miles for fun, so they must be crazy, right?
Ready to work out? Tennis shoes. Check. Water bottle. Check.
When you took stock of 2017 and set out a plan for this new year, did you make a vow to just say no? No to additional commitments, no to volunteering, no to one more extra responsibility?
If you did, I want to encourage you to say yes instead. This time, when you say yes, do it with the conviction that you can be in control of how those things are done. Then you can make the most of every new thing you take on.
By Erica Moe | Get Fit
Daily life is full of to-do lists for the future, along with some nagging regret about the past. I challenge you to let go of the future and the past. Focus on the present and practice mindfulness.
The YMCA Weight Loss Program describes mindfulness as an act of being completely present in the moment and having a greater connection with ourselves, our senses and our environment. Typically, I would tell you to move more! But this time, instead of spinning your wheels, take some time to be still.
By Erica Moe Editor’s Note: This column was adapted from content provided by Y of the USA for National Diabetes Month. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The YMCA wants to spread the word and encourage you to know your risk for prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes affects more than 29 million people. Chances […]
By Erica Moe | Get Fit
Everywhere you go, people are taking fitness to the next level. Boot-camp lovers turned to Crossfit; Zumba enthusiasts dove into Aqua Zumba; yoga innovators took to aerial yoga; and cardio die-hards increased the challenge with high-intensity interval training (HIIT).
You may wonder: “How can I kick it up a notch for my flexibility?” The answer: facilitated stretching.
By Erica Moe
Our palates enjoy exploring new and delicious delicacies that are a mix of different cuisines and cultures. The mouth-watering creations come from the fusion of two (or more) foods that may not have been paired together previously. The end result is better than the two separately. It may be that your workout routine could use some new pairings, as well. Take it to the next level, and feed your body with fitness fusion!
By Erica Moe | Get Fit
What if I told you the secret to a creating a habit is doing less instead of more? You want to exercise on a daily basis? Carving an extra 90 minutes out of your day to create that new healthy behavior can feel like climbing Mt. Everest. Want to know the secret? Dr. B.J. Fogg is sharing his habit hack, called Tiny Habits. This just may be the easiest thing you do all week. Here is the secret to create a change in your habits:
By Erica Moe | Get Fit You’re sweating, you’re sore, and you’re short of breath. But is it enough? Is the effort you exert enough to condition your heart and lungs? Is it enough to maximize the calorie burn? If intensity is too low, your heart and lungs may not get conditioned, and you may not […]