Function Fitness

Okay, we don't always know what's heading 'round the bend. But we can keep moving, and that's sure to feel good no matter what!

Even if we can't go to the gym or group class, we can be creative with inhome workouts that up the fun factor. I'm sure Einstein was talking about fitness, right?

Go ahead--make a wish! After all, you're the one who can make it come true!

I'm lucky already--just to know you! Have a fun day.

Was is a tough week? No worries! We all fail from time to time, but it's what we learn from those failures that leads to our personal growth and, ultimately, our success. Hang in there!

Let's make this an amazing week!

Getting enough sleep during a busy workweek can be a challenge, but it can make a real difference in your food choices. See how sleep can help you avoid calorie-dense food choices.

Sleep Well, Eat Well - IdeaFit Poor sleep has been linked to unhealthy eating habits and weight gain. Now a team of American researchers believes it knows why people may gravitate toward calorie-dense junk food when sleep deprived: Blame it on the nose.

Planning to eat poultry this weekend? Here's some news to keep your kitchen from becoming too...fowl!

You Should Be Chicken to Wash Chicken - IdeaFit Many home cooks believe you need to wash poultry, but an observational study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) found that 60% of people who rinsed raw chicken before cooking had potentially harmful bacteria left in their sinks afterward, and 14% had bacteria lingering in the sink even a...

It’s not just about endurance and strength: Being flexible can improve the quality of both your workouts and your daily life!

7 Stretches For Active Women No longer just for the gym, you can reap the benefits of stretching throughout your entire day.

Get three great exercises for exercising your diaphragm. Its key for a strong core.

A Strong Diaphragm for a Strong Core - IdeaFit When you think about exercising core muscles, do you remember your diaphragm? Its two main functions involve breathing and biomechanics, and it’s one of the most important muscles for maintaining intra-abdominal pressure (Nelson 2012). Intra-abdominal pressure is like a weight belt applied from th...

Garlic, an ingredient found in almost every cuisine, has emerged as one such superfood (and it's soooooo good!).

The Health Benefits of Garlic Garlic does more than ward off vampires. In fact, it has been used at medicine for thousands of years. Here are four health benefits of this natural herbal ingredient.

I think Maya Angelou is very wise! Let's thrive with passion and verve this week!