Did you know that any movement you do during your day makes a difference in your health? A few minutes here and there adds up. Studies show that even small amounts of exercise benefit you physically and mentally. See my post on the Blue Cross NC blog for some simple, doable ways you can fit in small bits of exercise throughout your day! Read story Sponsored by Blue Cross NC Continue Reading
Interviewed in The Washington Post
I was honored and so excited to be interviewed by writer Pam Moore for a story in The Washington Post, "Why quarantine led some people to better fitness habits, and how they can maintain them." Along with three other experts, I gave strategies to help you maintain your fitness habits during the quarantine and after your schedule returns to normal. The story is linked above on the newspaper's Continue Reading
Instantly feel better with these work-from-home stretches
With the coronavirus crisis, working from home is suddenly the new normal for millions of people around the world. For many, that means long hours in a less-than-ideal chair and desk. Your home office might be the kitchen table or living room sofa. And your back, neck, hips and legs may be feeling the discomfort of it. In my post on the Blue Cross NC blog, I demonstrate nine simple but Continue Reading
A fun circuit workout you can do in your backyard or outdoor space
If your home workout is starting to feel like a grind, maybe it’s time to shake things up and try something different. Taking your workout outside is a breath of fresh air, in every sense! Get energized with this simple, no-equipment circuit workout you can do in your backyard, outside your apartment or condo building, or in any outdoor space. All of these exercises are beginner-friendly, and Continue Reading
8 ways to stick with exercise and a healthy diet at home
Do you find yourself ditching healthy habits when you’re at home, even if you didn’t intend to? Can’t get to the gym, so you don’t work out. There are goodies in the pantry and pizza delivery is just a text away. Being at home can be a minefield of temptation! But it doesn’t have to be that way. In my latest post on the Blue Cross NC blog, discover eight ways to stick with exercise and a Continue Reading
VIDEO: Exercise at home using your laundry detergent!
You don't need to leave your house to get in a good workout. You don't even need weights or any special equipment! Here's an all-standing strength circuit workout I created that uses a 94.5 ounce bottle of laundry detergent (or fabric softener or dishwasher detergent) instead of traditional weights. Make sure the cap is screwed on tightly! Circuit: Do 8+ reps of each exercise, then repeat Continue Reading