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Weight Lifting Beginnings MOVE | By Eric Butterman, 6 days ago
When you think of lifting weights, maybe the image that doesn’t come to mind is you. But at a certain point we start to loss muscle mass—and weightlifting is one of the key ways to combat it! Here are a few exercises to get you started:A classic one is the bench press, which personal traine...
3 Ways to Get More Exercise Into Your Day MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Whether you want to start exercising more so that you can lose weight, stop being depressed, feel better physically, or because you simply think you might be able to become more highly energized, it’s a great goal to have. The problem isn’t always a lack of desire; it’s more likely to be an issue with trying to fin...
Family Weight Loss: How to Lose Together! MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Losing weight can be a lonely endeavor. You watch other people eating what they want while you nibble on a plate of veggies. Why do it alone? Chances are everyone in your family could stand to lose a few pounds, be more active and eat healthier. Consider this. Research shows if a family member has a weight problem, they’re mor...
Preventing Back Pain MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Apr 2013
Back pain is more than just an annoyance. It can interfere with your ability to work and even make it hard to get around in severe cases. It’s also an extremely common condition, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lifetime. Those aren’t encouraging statistics! Fortunately, there are ways to ...
Get Jogging MOVE | By Eric Butterman, Mar 2013
The snow is melting. The flowers will be blooming. Springtime is upon us—so why not get a spring in your step by taking up jogging? Running expert Dr. Jason Karp, author of Running a Marathon for Dummies, let’s us in on how to take up this popular outdoor activity.First, the footwear...
Do It Yourself Exercises While Cleaning MOVE | By Traci Brosman, Mar 2013
There are many ways you can get into or stay in shape when you cannot get to the gym and you do not need a lot of expensive exercise equipment cluttering up your house to do it. Having a clean house not only improves your mood it can also tone your body and help you lose weight.Below you will see how to ...
Cough That Lingers: Top Causes of Persistent Coughing MOVE | By Dr. Anne Meneghetti, MD, Mar 2013
Coughing protects the airways by clearing away infections, irritants, and extra secretions. However, after several weeks, cough can become irritating to you and those around you. Having trained as a lung specialist, I’ve seen many complications of long-term coughing, including exhaustion, hoarseness, rib pain, and even urinary in...
No-Equipment Flat Belly Exercises MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
Calisthenic exercises are a convenient way to work your stomach muscles because they require no equipment and can be performed just about anywhere. Engage in abdominal exercises two to three times per week, making sure you perform exercises that work your upper and lower abs, as well as your oblique muscles. If your goal is to get a...
Leg Exercises from Yoga You Can Do at Home MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
Following a yoga routine can help you become more flexible, improve the health of your joints and increase your physical strength. As with any form of exercise, you should follow the advice of a qualified instructor when beginning a yoga routine. However, if you are sometimes too busy to make it to an organized class at your local g...
Four Self-Help Tips to Control Weight MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
So many weight loss programs involve record keeping, calorie counting or expensive pre-made meals. Why not try some methods that are based on psychology to change your behavior and eating habits? It takes a bit of patience to succeed, but is well worth the effort. Relax and have a little fun with these helpful hints:
Maintaining a Healthy Heart MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Ask most people the disease they fear most and the majority will say cancer. But cancer isn’t the leading cause of death in Western countries – it’s heart disease. So if you want to live longer, make keeping your “ticker” in shape a priority. There are certain things you can’t control...
4 Smartphone Apps That Can Help You Lose Weight MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Studies have demonstrated that if you keep track of your workouts and what you put in your mouth, your chances of reaching your weight loss goals increase exponentially. Fortunately, tracking your exercise and eating habits has never been easier thanks to smartphones and weight loss apps.
Using Affirmations to Reach Your Fitness Goals MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Jan 2013
It has been said that saying affirmations is like casting a “spell” upon your thoughts to get your body to respond to your weight loss efforts. The good news is that you don’t have to believe in magic to effectively put this technique to use and get great results.
Simple Kettlebell Exercises You Can Do at Home MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Jan 2013
The kettlebell is a deceptively simple piece of fitness consisting of a round iron weight that has been flattened on one end and has a single rounded handle on the other end. Unlike more traditional weights like dumbbells and barbells, the kettlebell's unbalanced design means that it can provide a unique workout that helps devel...
Ways to Stay Active During Retirement MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Dec 2012
You’ve dreamed of it all your life – retiring and having the freedom to follow your passion, whether it be volunteering at a homeless shelter, writing the next great novel, sleeping late or traveling the world. With people living longer these days, you have many years ahead of you to enjoy. That’s why it’s im...
5 Must Have Pieces of Equipment for Winter Walks MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Dec 2012
There is no doubt that walking is the best possible all-around exercise to achieve and maintain a healthy body. Walking even just half an hour a day at a brisk pace (fast enough so you are not able to sing, but just fast enough that you can talk) provides a low-impact way to safely elevate the heart rate, strengthen a range of muscl...
4 Ways to Relieve Arthritis Pain MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Nov 2012
The pain and early morning stiffness of arthritis can make life challenging - to say the least. Depending upon the type of arthritis you have, you may experience other symptoms like joint redness and swelling as well. Doctors often prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen to treat arthritis pain, but ther...
An Excercise Partner for Fitness Motivation MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Nov 2012
Let’s face it. Sometimes it’s hard to get motivated to exercise. It’s so much easier to stay glued to that comfy chair then it is to lace up your exercise shoes and work up a sweat. Fortunately, there are ways to workouts more fun. First, do something you enjoy. Another way is to work out with a partner. Of course,...
Expressing Gratitude Through Excercise MOVE | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Nov 2012
November is traditionally known as a month where we give thanks. With Thanksgiving fast approaching and the holidays on its heels, one way to express gratitude – and prepare your body to fight back against the influx of calories that inevitably come with the holidays – is through exercise. ...
Achieve Your Fitness Goals with CrossFit MOVE | By Traci Brosman, Oct 2012
Routines help us continue doing things we might not do otherwise. However, they can also become boring. You have set your goals for this year and before you know it, you will be ringing in the New Year. Will you look back and know that you have achieved the weight loss or fitness level you dreamed of a year ago? Or will you be wondering where the ...