Wellness2023-09-02T14:54:02-04:00

Wellness & Beauty

Online resources to consider for your next home workout  

Whether you’re in search of cardio, strength training, yoga, Pilates, or any other kind of workout to get your body moving, there are plenty of free resources that you can access in the app store and on YouTube. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, below are some resources that may be helpful to kickstart your home health journey and keep you on track.

Seasonal eating: What is it and why is it good for you?

Seasonal eating is nearly as old as farming itself. Before people learned how to preserve food properly, people ate the foods that they grew when it was harvested. With the introduction of supermarkets, suddenly all kinds of food could be imported and sold even when not in season. While having access to many kinds of fruits and vegetables all year round can be enticing, there are hidden benefits to eating foods that are in season. 

Tips for reducing joint pain as you age

AARP reports that an estimated 53.2 million (or 1 in 5) adults in the United States have arthritis, and the majority of them (about 88 percent) are aged 45 and older. “It’s a very large public health problem,” Elizabeth Fallon, lead author on the report in AARP said. “Arthritis is a leading cause of activity limitations and disabilities, and it can be costly to both individuals and the healthcare system.”

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT – WHAT’S IN YOUR DIET?

EXERCISE

Your Guide to Home Workouts with Kristina Proper

Wait, what? I can’t go to the gym? How will I survive?

These were my thoughts 2 weeks ago…

I teach spin at KS Fitness in Hudson, NY. I love it, I need it, it helps keep me focused and in shape. The days I don’t teach spin class, I do a pretty simple, partially intense workout routine at our school’s fitness […]

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Cycling Instructor Kristina Proper on How to Fit Exercise In

Maintaining physical fitness can be a challenge for anyone. Whether it’s our diet, exercise routines, or just being physically active, our busy work and personal lives don’t always leave much time for ensuring our bodies are at peak performance. But, as local Spin Cycling instructor Kristina Shepard Proper explains, there are many types of exercises we can fit into our […]

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REHABILITATION

BEAUTY

The Importance of Spa Facials 

Facials are more than luxury. For many of us, going to a spa for a facial is seen as a special trip we make in order to “treat” ourselves. Spa facials are often viewed as expenses that we should only reserve for every now and again, however the long-term health benefits of spa facials may very well outweigh the expense of […]

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