Posts by Thomas Young

Choose your own path

Posted: June 14, 2019

How to Set Fitness Goals that Work Science says it’s important to set fitness goals that align with your values, not those that are based on short-term motivations (such as how you will look in a bathing suit). In fact, these kinds of goals can actually work against you. They tend to increase fear [...] Read Post

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Winter Survival Tips

Posted: December 17, 2018

3 Tips for Surviving Winter: The days of basking in warm sunshine are gone and have been replaced by snow showers and wind chills. If you must be outdoors this winter, use these tips to keep warm sunshine returns: Read Post

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Help Keep your Employees Healthy Year-Round: Consider the Gym

Posted: November 28, 2018

There’s good reason the American Heart Association, The American College of Sports Medicine, and other organizations recommend a minimum of 30 minutes of exercise, five days a week. Research shows that exercise lowers blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, and strengthens the heart. It can also lower the risk of developing diabetes and some types of cancer, [...] Read Post

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Exercise and Your Brain

Posted: July 19, 2018

Your body sends messages just like your brain There is a one-way street in my neighborhood where motorists turn down the wrong way pretty frequently. This street isn’t going to change anytime soon, but it appears a new lane of understanding is opening when it comes to exercise and your brain. While we know [...] Read Post

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Turn the Tide with These Hydration Tips

Posted: July 13, 2018

The Hotter it is, the More Water you Need The hot summer days are here and it is imperative to be aware of how much water we are consuming to avoid dehydration. While recommendations for plain water vary by individual, the National Acadamies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine and the Mayo Clinic recommend the following daily water intake [...] Read Post

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