Don't Give 100% Work Just for it to be in Vain. Here are some key reasons why sleep is important for our health Physical Health: Sleep is essential for the body to repair and restore itself. During sleep, the body produces cytokines, which help fight infections, inflammation, and stress. Lack of sleep can lead to a weakened immune system, making it harder for the body to fight off infections. Mental Health: Sleep plays a critical role in the regulation of mood and emoti

Strong bones are just as important for men as women. Your body needs calcium, vitamin D, other important nutrients and regular weight-bearing physical activity to make and keep bones strong and hard. Not getting enough calcium during childhood can lead to osteoporosis later in life, a disease in which bones become weak and easily fracture or break. Adults usually reach peak bone mass by the age of 30. Choosing foods first to meet nutrient needs is recommended, but in som

Voice from a student of a fitness class Like many of you, COVID-19 threw me for a loop. I went from commuting to work, to walking a few steps to my laptop and working from home. This schedule works great for an introvert like myself, but was not so great for my health. Five weeks into my state’s stay-at-home order, I was already 12lbs heavier. Staying at home had made me completely sedentary, and with all the stress, I began eating more and more. For my morning routine I wou

Voice from a fitness instructor teaching on Zoom… I sat down with one of our instructors to get a better understanding of how virtual fitness is going. She was eager to make the switch to virtual fitness earlier this year, and has continued to hold her classes online. She told me how he offers the students words of advice like attend the classes consistently, stay positive and above all else though, keep your webcam on. Your webcam is the only thing keeping the live virtual