Improving employee well-being not only boosts productivity but positively impacts a company’s financial performance. It also plays a crucial role in fostering individual happiness and job satisfaction. A practical approach for companies in this regard involves sharing health and wellness tips among their workforce. Sharing health tips is an easy way to put wellness information […]
Our fave features: It boasts a great incline, and this treadmill is incredibly comfortable while running. “Without a doubt, [this is] probably the most cushioned and supportive treadmill I’ve used,” a tester previously said. “There was just no discomfort when using this machine.” That’s thanks to Horizon’s three-zone cushioning, which varies the amount of shock […]
There’s little more frustrating than being sidelined by a muscle cramp. You’ve built the strength and the mental stamina, but you also need your muscles to perform their best — and that means keeping your muscles from seizing up. Exercise strain and overuse are the most common causes of muscle cramps, explains Dana Hunnes, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., […]
Don’t underestimate the value of your body weight when you’re training at home. You don’t need a squat rack and bumpers to build strength and challenge yourself. All you need is a little know-how and some calisthenics equipment. Calisthenics requires you to move your body weight through exercises like pull-ups, push-ups, dips, or static holds. […]
I was jogging around my neighborhood the other day when I glanced down and noticed an unusually large lump under my shirt. I figured a pair of underwear was stuck in my top (which, sadly, happens way too frequently when I do laundry), so I reached into my shirt to pull it out. But, alas, […]
The corporate world is characterised by hectic schedules, prolonged sitting, and quick meals during meetings. Prioritising employee health and wellness is a priority. Short, tight deadlines leave little room for personal time, causing employees to overlook their lack of physical activity. As a result, increasing the likelihood of conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and […]
A comprehensive wellness program goes beyond physical health. It aims to enhance the overall well-being of employees. In the competitive and dynamic corporate world, a robust employee wellness program is vital in retaining a happy talent pool. Most employees prefer to continue working with organisations that prioritise their well-being. By investing in wellness initiatives, organisations […]
The everyday running shoe category is packed, and it’s one where legacy lines continue to jostle for the top spot with their newest and latest. Take the Adidas Ultraboost, which first hit shelves in 2015 as a “crossover hit of high-performance running and fashion,” and continued to hone its running chops in subsequent iterations. Which […]
We don’t question all the available squat variations. We understand that each one — from the curtsy squat to the split squat — builds lower-body strength while bringing something a little different to a workout. But there’s something about squatting with a barbell that invites a comparison between the front squat vs back squat. Which […]
Looking for a better, more systematic approach to strength training? Consider the pull day workout and its counterpart, the push day workout. Dividing your workouts between push and pull days is one of the most straightforward ways to create a fitness plan that will allow you to vary your movements, optimize your training time, and avoid injury. What […]