Self-care

Goal Setting:  Take the time to sit down and write out what you want to achieve.  Goals can range from weight loss, water intake, minutes of activity, sleep improvement, or nutrition focuses.

According to Loretta Breuning PH. D we have the ability to work with our natural chemical building blocks to increase happiness and produce a natural, feel-good high. Breuning points out that we have two different brain systems, the limbic system and the cortex.

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Here's a breakdown of the time of day to determine when the best time is to get your fitness on.

If you are a fan of two-for-one deals, then mountain climbers are a great move to incorporate into your routine. This plank variation boosts strength in your legs and core and works your cardiovascular system — the faster you move your legs, the higher your heart rate will climb.

How do you structure your weekly workout plan to reduce injury and optimize results? The six-week progressive strength training plan should be performed daily, with one rest day allowed per week. At the end of each week, you can check your strength and repetitions compared to the previous week. Write this number down each week in your log.

In addition to other exercises and practicing push-ups daily, you can do plank exercises to increase upper body, core abdominals, and lower back strength.

The goal of this content is to help you increase your upper body strength and your core, including abdominals and lower back. Strength training increases resting metabolism and bone density and can reduce symptoms of many chronic conditions including back pain, arthritis, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

This workout will give you a pump in your heart and your muscles that will keep you feeling good even when you’re away from the gym. Once you can get back to a gym, you’ll be surprised how motivated you’ll be to lift iron again.