The global fitness industry will generate over US$80 billion in revenue in 2023, estimates suggest. And why not, given the many excellent reasons to exercise? Better cardiovascular health, lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, stronger immune system – the list goes on. One of the biggest reasons many people choose to exercise is to lose […]
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People have been making New Year’s resolutions for decades, even centuries, but many fail to actually see them through. It’s often due to setting restrictive and unrealistic goals. Let’s take a look at some of the worst diet and fitness resolutions you’re better off avoiding.
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New Year’s resolutions are an annual ritual of setting intentions for self-betterment, and health behavior goals — such as improving healthy eating and physical activity — are among the most popular. Unfortunately, failing to stick to those new goals is so common that it has become a cliché. This is backed by research evidence. Studies […]
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Focusing primarily on physical and emotional health, wellness coaches assist clients in identifying and implementing strategies to attain the life they desire. Let’s explore more about wellness coaching and its benefits with these five facts.
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The following list explores 12 of the most influential theories that have come out of the study of exercise psychology. Although these theories offer insights into exercise behavior, they may not speak to everyone. Perhaps the key to understanding why we struggle with the exercise habit lies in all of following concepts.
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There is something good about setting a health-related goal. The minute you declare to yourself, or to others, that you are going to run that 5-mile race, lose those 10-pounds, or quit smoking, there can almost a sense of relief. Great, you’ve set a goal and that’s the first step. But have you planned for […]
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