Flash back to 4 years ago: 2016. I thought that THAT year was going to be one of the hardest years of my life. We decided to sell our house while living in it with 2 little boys (ages 2 & 5 at the time) and a dog and buy
Over the last few months, almost every aspect of life has been affected by the impacts of COVID-19. Whether you’re adjusting to working remotely, balancing working with kids or navigating a caregiving situation, we’re all facing new challenges and unanswered questions. Balancing career and caregiving can be challenging during the
Breathe! Move! Breathe! Move! I vividly remember doing sit ups under a blistering sun until one more person quit or threw up. Dripping under the NC sun, I focused on my kneecaps as I moved. Coach Buddha paced by and barked “Don’t quit on me!” I, like the 50 other
Being in nature helps my body, mind and spirit. How about you? I also have felt the difference in my stress levels as I sink my feet into the sand at the beach and just smell the salt air. Is it vacation that does this or is it Earthing? Earthing
I have always been an active person. From a young age I was taught to be curious and experience the world in whatever way I could. One of the most effective ways for me to experience the world is through movement - sweating through a particularly intense workout, hiking through
Join the Recreation & Fitness Center and have some fun celebrating #PiDay2020 by "baking apple pie" in this workout! Complete 3(.14) 😉 rounds of 1 minute of each exercise. --> Please check with your physician before participating in any exercise program. Picking apples – Alternating Overhead Shoulder Press Flour Bag
There’s something about the calendar rolling over to a New Year that makes most of us want to set new goals or start fresh. I’m no different. This year’s goals regarding my own physical health included a commitment to having 8 – 10 servings of vegetables per day and more
Introducing Guest Blogger: Shelly Starling Shelly is a Fitness/Wellness intern at the Recreation and Fitness Center. She is pursuing an Associates degree in Health and Fitness Science at Wake Technical Community College. Her interest in mind/body connection led her to pursue her 200 hour yoga certification in 2017. She enjoys
It’s already mid-January and some of those resolutions/goals/fresh starts whatever-you-want-to-call-them are getting hard. Maybe you’re re-evaluating. I’ve set my sights on a Spartan SPRINT this year. As a 2x IRONMAN finisher, I’m no stranger to running or super challenging athletic events, so as far at that 5K run, I’m good.
I grew up in Massachusetts. Waking up to a fresh blanket of snow was not unusual on Thanksgiving. I remember the windows on our small, ranch home were often frosty with condensation in the morning. Mom would take a hand towel to wipe them down. The house was heated with
