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Exercising in cold weather requires careful consideration of your clothing to stay both warm and dry—not only from the elements, but from your own sweat too. Here are a few tips to guide you as you navigate exercising during the cold weather months. These tips focus on the importance of proper layering and the selection of appropriate materials for inner, middle, and outer layers to ensure comfort and safety in chilly conditions.
Whether you’re just starting to walk for exercise, or you’ve had a walking routine for years, you can get in shape with a walking workout. Here’s a great way to start walking for beginners… and beyond.
When starting a walking program, or any exercise routine, it’s good to have a measurable plan with small steps that can lead to long-term success. Here’s a FREE walking workout program for beginners that can take you from Day 1 through Week 12 and into a new healthy habit!
Walking with weights can increase the intensity and calorie burn of your workout. This can be a great way to mix up your workout and keep things interesting, but it’s important to choose the right ones and use precautions.
Walking is an accessible, effective way to contribute to weight loss goals, especially when combined with a balanced diet. Research shows that walking at a moderate intensity can support weight loss, improve muscle preservation, and offer lasting health benefits.
Learn more about the importance of exercising and how to make exercising a habit in order to increase your overall health and wellbeing.
Flu season in the United States typically starts in October and goes through February – this is when we see the majority of flu cases. In Texas, we see flu activity through May. While this is the typical timeline, it is possible to get the flu at any time of the year.
As we have begun the approach to the end of summer in Texas, we have seen and felt the increase in temperature. With the rising temperatures, there has also been an increase in insect activity, including mosquitoes. These flying insects have made a name for themselves recently in the media as agents of spreading several diseases across the country and globe.
When it comes to exercise, there are lots of things that can get in the way of our good intentions. Asking yourself a few questions can help you break down the barriers that keep you from being physically active.
Set up a group step challenge at your worksite, school, church, and more!
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