Workplace & Corporate Wellness Programs… why they work.

In 2016, no organizations will argue the benefits of workplace wellness programs. Healthier employees are more productive, take less sick days, and hold their positions longer than their unhealthy counterparts.     Here’s the question to ask your team…. “Does our program work?” Even better… “Do you love it?”   Chances are you’ve had a…

Summer Exercise and Hydration Tips

Summer Exercise and Hydration Tips The summer heat is here, and with temperatures already reaching 105 degrees it’s more important than ever to consume plenty of water. Most research shows that the majority of Americans are chronically dehydrated, and those that exercise in the heat may suffer from fatigue, weakness, muscle cramps, and an eventual…

Performance effects of sleep deprivation

We’ve discussed the three parts to the progression triangle, but the gear diagram to the left helps emphasis the importance of each component. The gear illustration attempts to explain the correlation between neglecting a part of the progression triangle and how removing that “gear” will impact the individual. If we remove recovery, the gears break…

The Body Mass Index

What exactly is the body mass index? The BMI or “Body Mass Index” is a calculation based on a persons height and weight. Anyone can calculate their own BMI with the following formula: This calculation results in a score that can be compared to a table or graph displaying corresponding height-to-weight values. The values are:…