Prepare your garden this Spring so you can enjoy a productive and bountiful harvest! 1. First, focus on cultivating your soil. Soil can become compacted over time, so loosening it before planting is a priority to build fertility. 2. Second, a few weeks before you plan to plant, cover your garden bed with minimum half-inch…
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Exercise with a friend
Find a partner or a group of people who will encourage you to get outside for exercise. Studies show that working out with other people can positively motivate your routine. Check out this study on social comparison theory while exercising http://www.psychologytoday.com/files/attachments/34033/jssarticle.pdf
Sunshine and its Benefits… Can it lower blood pressure?
According to a recent study, exposing your skin to the sun could reduce your blood pressure and cut the risk of both heart attack and stroke! Our body produces a compound called nitric oxide after sun exposure to our skin, consequently benefits our heart health. As the days get shorter, time in the sun gets…
Water – Drink it to lose weight, and stay hydrated.
Trying to lose weight this summer? Drink more water!! Studies show that drinking water will not only aid in weight loss efforts, but also is a hydrator for the hot summer days. Trying to lose weight? Drink some water Read here for the top 10 signs you may be dehydrated.
Exercise and Interval Training
Studies reveal that combining interval training with traditional forms of exercise may be a quicker and more effective way to get in shape and lose excess weight. Interval training is defined as short bursts of intensity within the existing workout of the exerciser, or training in such a way where the activities are varied, therefore, effort…
Sunshine… here we come!
The days will be getting longer, and opportunities for getting outside will be more bearable now as we slowly make our way to the fresh Spring air! Even if you see cloud cover and you may need to layer, force yourself to get outside and do something to refresh and rejuvenate. Sign up for my…