I’ll be the first to admit complete skepticism about this ancient cross-legged activity but through a little reading and practising it’s probably the simplest and most effective way to reduce and/or manage stress in my life currently.

The benefits are numerous and if you don’t have a daily practice established yet, I strongly encourage it based on the following reasons:

During meditation the heart rate and breathing slow down, your blood pressure normalizes, you use oxygen more efficiently, and you sweat less. Also, your adrenal glands produce less cortisol, your mind ages at a slower rate, and your immune function improves. It is also known to help improve creativity (think Steve Martin as the new age Boss in Baby Mama)!

So, now that you know the benefits, you have no excuses to not give it a try?

5 Easy Steps to Meditation:

Remember Olivia Newton John? Who couldn’t with the catchy song “Physical” from 1981 and other hits before and after. And who could forget her performance in the smash hit movie “Grease”? I’m starting to hum “Summer Nights” out loud right now! So where am I going with this? I bet very few people remember her as a breast cancer survivor who is now a tireless advocate for breast cancer research and other health issues. So in tribute to Olivia, here are some general guidelines for everyone to consider when determining your health. Note, there are additional tests (ie. prostate) for both males and females so use the following recommendations as a starting point.

Traveling can be a lot of fun and is usually on everyone’s to do list. But it also can disrupt your daily routine, especially your exercise program. Regardless of why or where you’re travelling, keeping fitness in your plans is easier than you think. With a little effort and discipline, you can work around busy schedules to squeeze in some regular physical activity. This way you’ll have more energy to see the sites and enjoy your vacation a whole lot more! Here are 4 tips to keep in mind on your next trip:

1. Plan Ahead

Start planning before you leave. Research area hotels and see if there’s a pool, health club, or exercise room. If they are costly or don’t have any of the above amenities then ask if there’s a

Taking a look around my gym this morning, I wonder how many of these people I will see past Valentine’s Day?

There are so many enthusiastic people raging into the gym early in the New Year but by Valentine’s Day, they are usually gone? There’s always the inevitable resolution talk that happens in and around the Christmas season and people feel the peer pressure to out do each other.

For many people it is a matter of addressing the guilt of over indulging during the holidays. Many sources note the average weight gain is six to ten pounds during this time of year and clothes start to feel a little snug. Hence, a New Year’s resolution seems like a fresh start and people feel good about joining a gym because it’s a step in the right direction. However, people tend

Many of us also spend a lot of time at home sitting or laying down. Not the guy in the picture though. I applaud his enthusiasm, but I don’t suggest hoisting barbells over your head during the NBA playoffs. So, how do we incorporate activity into our routines at home? It’s simply a matter of how we choose to spend our time.