There are many benefits of taking the stairs. Consider that climbing the stairs will strengthen and firm your legs and increase the  blood flow to your legs as well. No matter the intensity, taking the stairs is a great cardiovascular workout. Using the stairs as a part of your workout routine will help you move your body composition in the right direction.

A resilient core will also  improve your posture; remember that ideal posture will lessen your risk for back and shoulder aches, as well as improve your breathing! In addition, with a strong core and ideal posture, your body will be better able to move efficiently and be ready for any forces acting on it, such as a slip or a sudden push. 

Being active with little ones can be beneficial for them too; children also need regular, daily physical activity. Also, by getting your toddlers active, you have the opportunity to develop their gross motor skills, a critical developmental focal point. This is a great age to introduce them to fundamental sport skills, such as catching and throwing a ball, sidestepping, jumping, and kicking. Other skills developed by active gameplay are sportsmanship, taking turns, and fair play.

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While there is a volunteer role for everyone, including those with limited physical abilities, roles that require more physicality offer greater physical benefits. These benefits include a decrease in back pain, obesity, and high blood pressure! So, if you are looking for a new challenge and want to feel a part of something larger than yourself, get out of the hose and get busy!

While it can be challenging to prevent a stitch, there are many helpful tips and tricks available. You may need to experiment with these different methods to determine what will work best for you; to start with, try the many preventative strategies!

Many of us have experienced group or team sport at one point in our lives, either at an informal ‘just for fun’ level or at an ultra-competitive elite level. Perhaps you have never had the opportunity or interest to join a team. Whatever the case, the benefits of being involved in team sport are numerous.

Paddleboarding is a great sport that can be done on almost any open water, and the very brave are even venturing out onto rivers with their paddleboards! River paddleboarding requires an expert guide and extensive personal skills, but most lake and oceanfront paddleboarding is accessible. Be sure to learn how to swim first, and always wear a life jacket!

Goal setting is highly personal, and unless you want to, there is no need to share them with others. However, if you have a supportive network of family and friends, sharing your fitness goals with them may encourage them to cut you some slack as your schedule changes. Or, even better, they may want to join you in your quest for better health! 

Fantastic! You have made the life-changing decision to become active! This is a pivotal moment in your life, and it is an exhilarating time for you to be alive! For many, the decision to become active has been a long time coming, and it may be that you have never made such a vital, life-altering decision. We will dig into the benefits of physical activity soon.

High blood pressure has long been known as the ‘silent killer,’ more formally known as hypertension. Unfortunately, this frightening phrase ‘silent killer’ is all too accurate as high blood pressure does not present any noticeable signs or symptoms. The only way to determine your blood pressure level is to have it checked by a medical professional. 

Our calf muscles are integral for lower limb movement; they move us forward with every step and also absorb impact and load. Muscular calves mean you will be able to walk and run faster and enjoy greater lower limb stability. When training the calf, you want to be sure to train both muscles, the gastrocnemius and soleus form each calf. Be patient, these  muscles are notoriously stubborn to develop, so you will need to be diligent.