Fitness

5 Exercises to Counter Sitting All Day

February 19, 2021 by Jon Lanman, RD Leave a Comment

Let me guess. Your job involves sitting all day behind a computer, and now you’re looking for some exercises to counter sitting, and ease your pain.

Now that we’re decades deep into the digital age, sitting has become the new workplace hazard. And, with more people working from home than ever, the pains of sitting have only become worse.

Do you often finish your work day with back, hip, or neck pain? Overall stiffness? All of the above? You’re not the only one.

In this article, I’ll help you out with 5 exercises to counter sitting all day. Each are simple exercises you can do with minimal equipment.

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How Many Steps Should You Do a Day?

February 6, 2021 by Jon Lanman, RD Leave a Comment

Due to our culture of convenience, computers, and now Covid, most of us are more sedentary than ever before. One of the easiest ways to get more active is to start tracking your steps when you walk.

But how many steps should you do a day? And, is it actually effective?

A common suggestion is 10,000 steps per day. But, that’s not actually founded in any scientific evidence. So, let’s take a closer look.

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The Road to Wellness Begins with Awareness

December 15, 2020 by Jon Lanman, RD Leave a Comment

I want to start eating health but don't know where to start

As I start a new business, I’ve been thinking a lot about new beginnings and journeys. For the past several years, I’ve been going through school and gaining the experience I need to help coach people toward their wellness goals. It’s been a journey to where I arrived last week – quitting my job to focus on my business full time.

Our lives are full of these types of journeys. We set our sites on goals far off in the distance, and then we take steps to reach them. Eventually, we arrive.

Wellness is also a journey. And it’s probably one of the most important journeys you will ever take. But, where do you get started?

If you’re saying to yourself, “I want to start eating healthy but I don’t know where to start”, I hope this post provides some insight.

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Best Home Exercise Equipment for Beginners

August 16, 2020 by Jon Lanman, RD 1 Comment

My friend recently purchased a new house, and as he sets his sights on being #fitat40, he asked me for some advice on setting up a home gym. He didn’t want any flashy, unnecessary machinery. He just wanted a simple home gym setup that would help him hit his goals without breaking the bank.

So, I put together a list of the best home exercise equipment for beginners. With the following equipment, you can have a simple home gym that’s perfect for the busy professional.

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Creating a Wellness Vision Statement

January 15, 2020 by Jon Lanman, RD Leave a Comment

Goals, goals, goals. Everyone’s always talking about setting goals. Yes, they’re key to personal growth. But, before you set goals, it’s important to first create a personal wellness vision statement.

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