Jon Lanman, MS, RD, CEP

Online Dietitian & Prediabetes Nutritionist

Fitness

5 Exercises to Counter Sitting All Day

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Exercises to Counter Sitting All Day

Let me guess. Your job involves sitting all day behind a computer. 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 ever finish a work day with back, hip, or neck pain? Overall stiffness? All of the above?

In this article, I’ll show you how to counteract sitting all day with the help of 5 simple exercises.

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How Many Steps Should You Do a Day?

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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

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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

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best home exercise equipment for beginners

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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