Blog Archives: Fitness and Vitality
Exercise: How Much Is Enough?
It is hard to argue against the many health benefits of an active life (Blair, 1996; Hiemann et al. 2008; Mayo clinic 2017). However, it can be hard to wade through the vast quantities of information and opinion pieces to figure out how often you should be exercising. It has generally been agreed…
Kaizen for Healthy Lifestyle Changes
Think about one significant change you’ve made that supported your health, fitness, or well-being. How did you make that change? Did you will the change to happen, or did it sneak up on you? Or was it a combination of both? We all know that change can be difficult, whether we’re going through…
Group Ex at ZUM – A Thoughtful Approach
“Fitness is not about being better than someone else…It’s about being better than you used to be.” I have no idea who said that, but turns out it’s a major driver of the philosophy of not only ZUM’s fitness training, but also our group exercise offerings. Our focus is on helping you identify your…
Level 1 Workout – Spring Wellness Challenge
It’s week 3 of our Spring Wellness Challenge! Can’t make it to 2 group classes to reach this week’s goals? We’ve got you covered! Sierra’s created two different programs (complete with how-to videos!) to help you get in your workouts this week. She’s even included progressions, so you can continue to use these programs…
Level 2 Workout – Spring Wellness Challenge
It’s week 3 of our Spring Wellness Challenge! Can’t make it to 2 group classes to reach this week’s goals? We’ve got you covered! Sierra’s created two different programs (complete with how-to videos!) to help you get in your workouts this week. She’s even included progressions, so you can continue to use these programs…
What Is This Yoga Thing Really About?
I’ll put it as plainly as I possibly can. The word “yoga” means to yoke or unite. The practice draws the body and mind together, reversing the outward sensory flow most of us operate in, while establishing internal awareness and consciousness in order to experience accurate knowledge about ourselves and surroundings. Why is this…
The Power of a Meditation Practice
What are some of your favorite daily routines? Is it your morning cup of coffee? Listening to your favorite music on your commute? Maybe your nighttime bubble bath? Or even dinner with your family? For me, my favorite daily routine that keeps me centered, grounded and hydrated is my morning meditation practice. I…
Walk for Mental, Physical, & Emotional Well-Being
The fitness industry is full of different training methods that are “backed by research” and “scientifically proven.” A dominant trend over the past decade is the promotion of higher intensity training approaches like Crossfit, Insanity, and P-90X. No doubt these approaches can help people reach fitness goals, but they must be balanced with moderate intensity…
Care for your lower back: 4 things you can do.
About 4 years ago I took a class and at one point, the class participants had to perform some form of baseball slide on a mat. Run and go prone on a mat. I was up, ran and with speed hit the mat prone. Mid- way into my slide, I felt pain shooting from my…