by Ashley Stiven | Feb 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the great truisms is that for as fast and fit as you may be, nobody outruns Father Time forever. We all get older and slower, and when we do, our metabolism can slow down as well. There are other factors that can affect your metabolic rate as well, of course....
by Ashley Stiven | Jan 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an age where Fitbits and other activity-tracking devices and apps and social media sharing of exercise and healthy living habits are all the rage, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the “10,000 steps per day” recommendation has gained steam. 10,000 is a nice,...
by Ashley Stiven | Dec 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
It is one thing to know what’s good for you – it’s quite another to actually make those healthy habits stick. Far too often, we have an abstract idea of following some healthy habits, only to them abandon them a few days or weeks after starting. What’s worse, it...
by Ashley Stiven | Nov 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Whether you revel in the artistry of ice skating and gymnastics at the Olympics or get excited about any number of athletic contests, the chances are good that there’s at least one or two sports which excite you. But how often does that excitement turn into actual...
by Ashley Stiven | Oct 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
The tradition of breaking one’s New Year’s Resolutions is nearly as universal as setting them in the first place. As one year ends and a new one begins, we feel a sense that we suddenly have a “clean slate” and “a whole year in front of us” to accomplish whatever we...
