Can exercise be therapeutic?
Exercise is Medicine® (EIM), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), encourages primary care physicians and other health care providers to include physical activity…
Mini meals for metabolic hike
Eating mini meals. Unlike the snacks you probably nosh on (like an apple or walnuts), which have individual benefits, mini meals provide a balanced combination of carbohydrates, protein and fat.…
Gyms… poised for disruption?
I often entertain the thought of industry disruption. Who will be next? A daunting thought, but having seen what has happened to the taxi industry and reading Grab Car co-founder’s…
An Engaged Core gives Better Strength
I’m sure you’ve heard fitness trainers saying this – engage your core, engage your core! Your “core” refers to the muscles that surround your midsection, the part that runs from…
A Glimpse into the Future of Wearable Healthcare: Going Way Beyond Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers
OYSTER BAY, New York, Aug. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — The healthcare wearables market accounts for US$6.8 billion of the current US$25 billion wearables market. ABI Research forecasts that Wearable Healthcare,…
7 reasons to walk at least 30-minutes a day
My grandpa Winston was a hat-bearing fit gentleman who would ask me to drop him off in Butterworth just so that he could walk back to Penang Island! My cousin…
The real (and surprising) reasons healthy movement matters. It’s not about busting your butt to get a gym body. It’s about being capable, confident, and free.
When most people hear healthy movement, they think exercise or fitness or looking better or weight loss. Sometimes, vanity. Often, fitting into social norms. “The man” telling you what to…
Benefits Of A Workplace Wellness Program
When Google opened up in the 90s it took a unique approach to employee satisfaction. In an age of monochrome cubicles and monotonous workdays, they added a workplace wellness program.…
How To Exercise At Work
You do have enough time to exercise, really. Especially if you make moving more a priority throughout the day, even if that’s a work day. Before you get all defensive,…
