The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recommends healthy adults between the ages of 18 and 65 receive 30 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic (cardiovascular) physical activity five days per week or 20 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic exercise three days per week. Moderate-intensity activities include brisk walks, light bicycling, mowing the lawn, or heavy cleaning (washing… Read More »
DIY Gym Equipment – Get a Workout with Everyday Items
Why Hydration is Important: 5 Ways to Remember to Drink More Water
Water is essential for many reasons. It detoxifies the body, aids digestion, carries oxygen to your cells, regulates body temperature, and protects your tissues and organs. You lose water every day through your breath, sweat, and urine, so it’s essential to replenish your fluid supply. But how much water do you need? Water Intake Recommendations… Read More »
Men’s Health Month
In the early 1900s, men and women were expected to live roughly to the same age. Today, women live, on average, five years longer than men. Many factors contribute to this disparity, but one, in particular, stands out amongst the others – failure to seek medical care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and… Read More »
Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
The winter cold is on its way out – so why should seasonal depression stick around? Of course, it isn’t as easy as snapping your fingers to treat depression and other mental illnesses. For most, it takes a lot of hard work and a holistic approach to managing these conditions successfully. If you find you’re… Read More »
The Importance of Staying Active when Working From Home
We all know that exercise offers a lot of benefits. Staying active can improve your memory, boost your mood, help you get better sleep, and more. Yet it can be difficult to remember these benefits when working from home and staying indoors. Most adults need at least 150 minutes of aerobic activity and two strength… Read More »
Making Exercise Fun for Kids
We all know the benefits of an active lifestyle and a regular exercise routine. Exercise reduces your risk of illness, including heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. Being active also improves your judgment skills, your ability to learn and retain information, and your overall mental health and mood. Adults aren’t the only ones who can… Read More »
Hot Yoga, Anyone?
October 14, 2019 | Abby Caviness Regular yoga can be enough exercise and stretching for some people, but others have taken it up a notch—in temperature. Hot yoga has made its way to the U.S., and people are jumping on board. Are you unsure what we are referring to? USHEALTH Group® is answering the top… Read More »
Protect Against Heat-Related Illnesses
June 10, 2019 | Abby Caviness Soaking up the summer sun is all fun and games until the intense heat ruins your fitness plans. While breaking a sweat on a hot day may be an appealing thought, heat-related illnesses are far less appealing. However, there are several ways to stay cool and keep your internal… Read More »