I just finished reading a very accessible article written in the latest addition of Scientific American regarding the benefits of resistance training that I wanted to share the link to: Denworth, Lydia. "Weightlifting Is Not Just for Jocks: Strength training prevents diabetes and lowers overall death risk more than aerobic exercise alone." Scientific American, April... Continue Reading →
New Medicine Ball Course on Wellness Lab!
The latest course on Wellness Lab is now available: Medicine Ball Training! The Medicine Ball is a versatile, portable, and inexpensive piece of fitness equipment that makes a great addition to your home gym or fitness area. Also, if your gym is crowded, grab a medicine ball and you can get an excellent workout in... Continue Reading →
Three Small Evening Preps to Jumpstart Tomorrow.
I believe in the power of daily healthy habits to affect health. I also believe in the power of momentum. When we string together several healthy habits, it gives us a confidence boost to help us keep going. Conversely, when we are not making healthy choices, it becomes easy to get stuck in a rut.... Continue Reading →
Compound Exercises–Mix and Match!
If you're looking to spice up your workout routine, or if you're on a tight schedule and want the most bang for your buck, try some compound exercises. A compound exercise is simply two resistance exercises, usually an upper-body and lower-body exercise, put together and performed at the same time. The spice is how you... Continue Reading →
New Course on Wellness Lab!
Basic Body Weight Resistance Exercises is the newest course on Wellness Lab! Body weight exercises are the foundation to any resistance training program. They can be used to build strength, burn calories, and increase function. This new course features eight body weight exercises including variations and progressions of each. The best part about using your body as resistance... Continue Reading →
Go Take a Hike! In December?
El Niño is hitting hard this winter, bringing very unseasonably warm weather and a lack of precipitation across much of Montana. This generally divides people into two camps: those who are not fond of winter who are loving every day of the mild temps, and those that are lamenting not being out on the slopes or... Continue Reading →
Introducing Wellness Lab!
The newest educational resource from MUS Wellness is live and online: Wellness Lab! Wellness Lab is a dynamic site using some of our archived Wellness videos along with brand-new material and organized into mini-courses. Courses currently on the platform: Establishing Healthy Behaviors Magic Mobility Cooking and Kitchen Techniques Build a Strong Core Body Weight Workouts... Continue Reading →
Happy Valentine’s Day from MUS Wellness!
Happy Valentine's Day friends! Valentine's Day is an excellent reminder that February is American Heart Month! Here are three quick ways to give some love to your heart this week! Check out the Spring Wellcheck calendar to see when your upcoming Wellcheck will be! Put it on your calendar or go ahead and register if... Continue Reading →
Campus Challenge Kicks Off Today!
For those of you who participate in our MUS Wellness Online Incentive Program powered by Virgin Pulse, we just kicked off a special campus step competition today! The Relax, Renew, and Refresh Challenge gives you an opportunity to take some time to focus on restorative methods of wellness as you work through the challenge. At... Continue Reading →
Staying Merry into the New Year
This is an updated "New Year" version of an article I wrote in December for the MSU All Staff Council Newsletter. I wanted to share it with everyone, as it remains a relevant topic post-Holiday. The Holidays and New Years are a time of joy and festivities, but if you struggle with extra stress, anxiety,... Continue Reading →
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