Want a Better Golf Swing? Build a Stronger Core
While the golf swing is one of the most complicated movements in sport, from a musculoskeletal or kinesiologic perspective it comes down to two very basic principles or components: 1. Core Stability...
View ArticleHydrate to beat the heat!
Summer is upon us and its more important than ever to keep hydrated. Whether you’re working out, enjoying summer sports, doing yard work or sitting on the beach the risk of dehydration is increased in...
View ArticleShould Lack of Exercise be a Medical Condition?
Many medical experts including researchers at the Mayo Clinic say yes. There’s consensus in the medical and wellness communities that lack of exercise, obesity and poor nutrition contribute greatly to...
View ArticleAre Foot Cramps Cramping Your Workouts?
You’re executing the perfect Pilates roll-up or burning those thighs and glutes with a super set of squats and lunges and suddenly its like a dagger in your foot, the dreaded foot cramp! You’re...
View ArticleFor Cardio Workouts, Shorter Might Be Better!
As the CoreFitnessByJana mantra says: Time is precious but so is your body. Most of us think of working out as a significant time commitment. And, lack of time is one of the most common reasons people...
View ArticleGot A Minute?
Whether your new to exercise or a fitness devotee, as little as 1 minute of movement can make a difference in how you feel. Most of us spend a good part of the day sitting at a desk. Prolonged...
View ArticleShort But Sweet! Take the Short Road to Fitness for Effective and Fast Workouts.
Short is in! Short workouts that is. Ten minutes, even as few as 1-2 minutes of physical activity yields significant health benefits! Experts generally recommend that adults get at least 75-150 minutes...
View ArticleStruggling to Stay Fit While Traveling? Try Something New!
Me & My Sis on the Canal, Rehoboth Beach, DE Whether traveling for business or pleasure, trying to maintain a fitness routine can be a challenge. It throws you off your routine, your schedule is...
View ArticleWorkplace Wellness Increases Productivity
While most of us are aware that when we think we look good we also feel good, more empowered. That’s why we pick our favorite suit, tie or dress for big meetings, presentations and special occasions....
View ArticleExercise for Healthy Bones
Did you know that most of the adult skeleton is completely replaced about every 10 years? We tend to think of our bones as constants, like a steel framework for a building. In actuality, throughout...
View ArticleJana’s Fit Tips: Celebrate Halloween by Eating Orange
An orange food a day keeps the doctor away! Wear your Halloween orange on the inside and it will shine through on the outside. Orange fruits and vegetables such as carrots, mangoes, cantaloupe, winter...
View ArticleJana’s Fit Tips: Chair Squats to Combat Effects of Sitting & Strengthen The Legs
It only takes a minute to improve your circulation, combat the negative effects of prolonged sitting , strengthen and tone your thighs and butt. You don’t need any equipment or fitness expertise....
View ArticleJana’s Fit Tips: Go Nuts For Your Health
Nuts and seeds pack a powerful punch of protein, vitamins, minerals & healthy fats which provide numerous positive effects on your heart, brain, joints & waistline. Just a handful a day (1...
View ArticleJana’s Fit Tips: 1 Minute for Better Posture
Spine Stretch: Roll Down & Back Extension At work, home or play, take a minute to pamper your spine. Whether standing or sitting, the spine gets compressed during the day and the space between...
View ArticleJana’s Fit Tips: Ring In 2014 with SMART New Year’s Resolutions!
Its that time again, the end of one year and the start of a new. New Year’s is a natural milestone that prompts us to reflect, to plan and to aspire. If you’re like the majority of lifestyle...
View ArticleIs Corporate America Making Progress Against Prolonged Sitting?
So much has been written about the negative health effects of prolonged sitting. The wellness industry is in agreement that sitting is a big concern, but I wondered how far the corporate world has...
View ArticleExercise To Feel Better Inside and Out: Effects of Exercise on Depression
For mental health awareness week I thought I'd share some great information from the Mayo Clinic on how exercise can mitigate the symptoms of depression and anxiety. In addition to the obvious...
View ArticleDon’t Wither In the Summer Sun – Hydrate to Beat the Heat
Its pushing 90 degrees and humid today. Yesterday this was a lush ready to eat crop of arugula, lettuce and cilantro from my terrace garden. Today its a withered wasteland. No arugula salad for...
View ArticleExercise Key To Reducing Workplace Stress
The workplace is the leading source of stress and anxiety for American adults, according to numerous studies, and the impact has steadily increased over the past few decades. Although stress is a...
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