In March 2020, two pandemics collided: COVID-19 and physical inactivity. Prior to COVID-19, inactivity was a leading global concern. The Lancet medical journal wrote: In view of the prevalence, global reach and health effect of physical inactivity, the issue should be appropriately described as pandemic, with far-reaching health, economic, environmental, and social consequ...

Those New Year’s Resolutions to exercise more, eat less, give up alcohol or quit smoking might not be going so well – particularly in COVID times. This is exactly why everyone needs to know how exercise can help. Exercise is a proven treatment for both physical and mental health. The WHO recommends getting 150 to 300 minutes of exercise each week to reduce your risks of ch...

Why is it that despite good intentions and a real desire to change, most people fizzle out when it comes to building healthy habits? This cycle of starting up and fizzling out on an attempted lifestyle change is so common that we’ve given it a name, The Fizzle Factor™. But why is it that we fizzle out? It can’t possibly be that we are all lazy, unmotivated, undisciplined or ...

When was the last time you walked by a mirror and complimented yourself? Most of us can’t remember a time, because it is so rare to be happy with our bodies. Typically, we disapprove of our reflection and notice the things we need to improve or change rather than celebrating the person we see in the mirror. You deserve a little love, especially from yourself. Here are 3 simp...