Metabolic Syndrome: Five Risk Factors
Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors: Metabolic syndrome infographic of metabolic syndrome criteria – how metabolic syndrome is diagnosed.
Is That Health Advice Legit?
This post will explain what health advice is legit and what isn’t.
Belly Fat & Inflammation
Belly fat/visceral fat or having an “apple shape” may cause inflammation. Having an autoimmune disease like Sjogrens Syndrome makes this more important.
Relaxation Techniques for Beginners
Beginner’s guide to relaxation techniques: breath, body, mindfulness.
Workout Partners: Make Your Routine Stick
We all need a bit of support (or a lot) now and then. Many people know from experience, but research also shows that having a workout partner helps you maintain exercise and reach your goals. Find the Right Workout Partner Choose your workout partner wisely. Find someone who shares your goal to be active, first…
Group Fitness: Make Your Routine Stick
Group fitness classes are a great way to establish an exercise routine that’s fun. It can also improve your fitness with regular attendance. Here are some more benefits: It’s Scheduled Many of us have the best of intentions, but when it comes down to it, if we have to initiate exercise, we’ll say “later”. The…
Building Exercise Momentum
Disclaimer: I wrote this piece before I was diagnosed with Sjogren’s. I was always looking for ways to exercise more, and it helped me lose weight and was great for my mood. I overdid it, though. If you have a chronic illness, follow these suggestions as tolerated but don’t overtax yourself. Nothing to Something It’s…
Workout Reminders to Get You Moving
Examples of exercise reminders.
Steps per Hour: Getting Started
Getting more steps per hour is a good way to be more active. Don’s worry about hitting 10,000 steps per day at first.
Exercise: How to Start and Stick With It
How many times have you resolved to exercise right at New Year’s Day? If you’re like many of us, you lost count. What about all the springtime promises to yourself that you would be swimsuit ready by summer? That’s not how to start an exercise program if you’re serious. Even so, we keep trying over…
