Category: Physical Wellness
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Challenge Your Entire Core
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If you want to develop a stronger, firmer core, you need to train all the muscles of your abdomen. Oblique crunches target the muscles that run along the side of your waist. Try them today. Here’s how: Start by lying on your right side with your right forearm on the ground, your legs straight, and…
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Exercise Your Brain Muscles Today
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Hobbies may be for fun, but they have a serious side, too. There’s growing evidence that what you do in your spare time can boost your health and well-being. Doing something you enjoy can be a great stress reliever, and certain activities also give your brain a boost. That’s important because your brain, just like…
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Bring Along Your Exercise Equipment
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You don’t have to leave exercise behind when you head to the office or take off on a trip. Here are some ideas you can consider today to keep up your fitness routine while on the road: Pack a jump rope. Jumping rope for 15 minutes burns about 150calories, and it can give you as…
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Enjoy a Cup of Chamomile Tea Before Heading to Bed
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Can’t seem to fall asleep? There are a variety of things you can do to make sleep come more easily, such as keeping your bedroom cool and dark, forgoing caffeine in the evening, and avoiding strenuous exercise immediately before bed. Often, however, we don’t give ourselves enough time to transition from the busyness of the…
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Couch to 5K Lunch ‘n Learn held on March 6th
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Thank you to Nate Vandervest, UWGB Assistant Cross County Coach and UWGB alumni, as well as Jolene Sell, Chartwells Registered Dietitian and UWGB alumni, for presenting a very interesting and helpful Couch to 5K lunch ‘n learn on on March 6th! Nate shared his running experiences, the best way to train, and helpful tips to prevent…