If you work in a position that requires hours of sitting each day, you know that all that office chair time can lead to poor posture, discomfort and poor circulation. Many of these short-term effects of immobility can be alleviated with a series of exercises meant to stretch out and strengthen muscles.
The Spa at Woodside is proud to offer Energy Therapy services, including Reiki. Read below to learn more about Reiki and about our two Reiki practitioners, Thomson Taylor II and Morgan Hanlen. You can find our full listing of Energy Therapy services here.
We know your time is valuable, so when you hit the fitness floor you want to meet your goals efficiently and safely. There are some popular exercises out there that may not be ideal to include in your workout plan.
Sometimes our day to day fitness routine can begin to feel stale, like we’re on some sort of endless loop with cardio, arms, legs and core. It might even feel difficult to get creative with your workouts just because you are so burnt out.
Cardiovascular health might not be on the top of everyone’s priority list although it should be, as heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC. February is American Heart Month, and no, not just because Valentine’s Day falls right in the middle.
October is National Healthy Lung Month, and while our lungs are such a vital organ, it is often overlooked and can sometimes take a backburner. When looking at COVID statistics and the effect it has had on pulmonary health, it is now more important.
They say that variety is the spice of life, and it’s certainly true when it comes to fitness as well. Doing the same routine day in and day out can not only dramatically affect your results, it can have a serious impact on staying motivated to keep coming to the gym.
There is just something about going with a friend to the gym or exercising as a group that really amps up the quality of your workout and motivates us to finish strong. But why is that the case? Turns out, there is strength in numbers.
August can signify quite a few things, including the end of summer and for many, the beginning of the new school year. However, it is also National Wellness Month, meaning that it is the perfect time to take a closer look at how we can take care of ourselves.
Looking for a healthy snack with purpose? We have made the perfect snack box for you. We talked with Woodside Personal Trainer, Elizabeth Johnson, to learn about some of their favorite snacks that keep them fueled and feeling good throughout the day.
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