Walking and Talking: How Socializing During Exercise Affects Your Health
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Hopefully by now we all know there are countless physical benefits to integrating exercise into our daily routine. Even though we may know exercise is great for us, occasionally life gets in the way or we lose our motivation to stay physically active. Whether it’s because we’ve hit a plateau […]
6 Basics for a Healthy Body
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC We’re given only one body in life, and each day we have the opportunity to either build it up or tear it down. We all want a physique we can be proud of, but more importantly, we need a body that works well. Age and illness will play a role in […]
The Definition of ‘Wellness’
By Mindi Matthews, MBA, CHWC Director of Health and Wellness Wellness can be defined in various ways, making it hard to fully understand the needs and desires of individuals who want to make short- and long-term behavior changes. Employers also have different definitions based on their goals and objectives. However, within the last few years, […]
Setting Yourself Up for an Active 2017
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC At the end of the year, it’s time to reflect on the fitness and health goals you set last January. Can you remember your motivation in January 2016 to obtain a gym membership and begin exercising every day? Not having accountability, support or mini goals in place makes obtaining […]
Beat the Winter Blues with Exercise
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist It seems to happen a lot this time of year—the winter season has an effect on your physical and mental outlook. Luckily, exercise is a great solution to those pesky winter blues. While it’s not always easy to stay as active as we want during the winter months, with a […]
6 Ways to Stay Active During the Holiday Season
By Ryan Lawson, exercise specialist Staying active during the busy holiday season can be a challenge to say the least. With that being said, it’s possible and very beneficial to stay active throughout the day. Here are some tips: Plan in advance. Look for ways to stay active when you travel, either by finding a […]
What You Never Knew About How Stress Affects Your Heart
By J. Mario Pyles, MD, FACC A racing heartbeat, a pit in your stomach, a pounding in your ears—all of these are familiar symptoms of increased heart rate caused by a moment of extreme mental stress. Most people have probably experienced this, because mental stress is a normal part of life. However, long-term mental stress […]
What is a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)?
By Mindi Matthews, MBA, CHWC Most wellness programs usually ask participants to complete a brief questionnaire that summarizes key health information. This questionnaire—often referred to as a health risk assessment or HRA—then generates a statistical estimate of that person’s overall health risk status. HRAs help identify health issues and should provide a feedback mechanism or […]
When Caring for Others, Don’t Forget About Yourself
By Brittany Nelson, MS, RD, CHWC Caring for those we love can be a full-time job. And like any full-time job, it’s important to stay healthy so you’re doing the most efficient work you’re capable of. With that said, when you care for a loved one, you may often put his or her feelings, illnesses […]
4 Tips to Get Back into Your Exercise Routine
By Ryan Lawson, Exercise Specialist The start of the school year means new beginnings for your kids, but it’s also a great time to self-reflect by taking a look at your life and fitness routine and planning ways to stay active during the upcoming fall and winter months. Here are a few tips to help you successfully […]