On Saturday, September 7th, Wendy participated in “Big Shoulders,” a 5k swim on Lake Michigan in Chicago. The water temperature this year was 61 degrees (which is 10 degrees below normal for this time of year!) Not only that, Wendy and 750+ other swimmers were required to swim an additional five hundred meters due to […]
It’s that time of year again! As summer winds down to a close it’s our last chance to take a deep dive into the water to help raise money for cancer research. Swim Across America is a national nonprofit organization that raises money and awareness for cancer research through swimming related events. Team Mind Body […]
This photograph features Arielle, one of our Pilates training instructors, doing the side bend series on the Ladder Barrel. To learn more about our Pilates training courses and a schedule our our classes, click here
Did you know there is such a thing as a “social prescription” where doctors advise patients on types of social activity that could ease symptoms? Doctors have begun thinking more about what patients need in terms of a fulfilled lifestyle as a way to combat larger health issues, and have begun prescribing social activities. Sometimes […]
According to this Time Magazine post, spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces, is one of the fastest ways to improve your health and happiness. Being outdoors has been proven to lower stress, blood pressure and heart rate, while boosting mood and mental health. Many believe that rigorous exercise is the only way to achieve these results, but simply […]
Keeping track of our routine habits is important in improving physical health. Fit Factor is an online survey that provides users with personalized feedback to improve strength and flexibility. The survey asks several questions about daily habits and provides training videos from the American Physical Therapy Association to further explore healthy routines and how to […]
It’s Spring time! Indoor houseplants are peasant to live with AND have great health benefits! Indoor house plants can reduce stress and anxiety, humidify a dry apartment, aid in depression and naturally purify your air. This article uses NASA research to identify 6 houseplants that will naturally purify your air and describes what health components they’ll add to your […]
You know how certain songs make you want to dance and others trigger an emotional response? How is this happening and why? Wired Magazine explored these questions in a podcast examining what happens when we listen to and play music. Do you play an instrument? Do you listen to music when you work out? Is music […]
According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can be used to manage high blood pressure, heart disease and improve your mood.From trimming your waist to clearing your head, walking is an easy way to improve your health.
Did you know that walking helps the brain make new connections? It’s true! Regular walking promotes new connections between brain cells, staves off the usual withering of brain tissue that comes with age, increases the volume of the hippocampus (a brain region crucial for memory) and stimulates the growth of neurons that transmit messages. Baltimore […]
When you start a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and reviewing goals. These goals help you—and those you’ll be working with—get a clear sense of what you’re looking to achieve and begin to map out a plan of attack. Along with specific goals, you also probably […]
Yoga, walking and stretching are all mindful movement activities that can help build strong hearts and minds. Mindfulness activities for any age can reduce stress, improve balance and help fight chronic pain. What can you do? Read on to learn more about the benefits of Mindful Movement activities. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/exercise-mind-and-body-with-yoga-and-mindful-movement