Blog Posts in Category: Exercise
November 14, 2018
Find Out How To Get and Stay Fit Without Taking Too Much Time Out Of Your Day Is your schedule so busy that you don’t have time to make fitness a priority? Look no further! Here are simple ways to incorporate fitness into your life without having to take away too much time from your busy life. Walk whenever you can. UNH is a big, beautiful campus – take advantage of this by walking to class or work whenever the weather permits. Stand at your desk. UNH has sit-to-stand desks available for... Read More
September 5, 2018
Learn About Five Simple Ways To Reduce Stress Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and/or stressed? Here are five easy ways to reduce stress: 1. Get More Sleep Sleep Deprivation can affect memory, judgement and mood. Research has proved that most Americans would be happier and healthier if they slept an extra 60 to 90 minutes per night. 2. Manage Time The efficient utilization of time improves efficacy, productivity, and personal satisfaction. learning to manage your time will improve... Read More
June 6, 2018
If You Don't Have Time For The Gym, Walk To Better Health For most people, it can be difficult to get to the gym everyday, or even a few times a week. However, we all know how important exercise can be to a healthy body and a healthy life. So, what's the solution? According to Harvard studies, walking for 30 minutes a day, five times per week can better your health immensely. During the studies over 400,000 participants were tracked, and it was found that walking as little as 5.5 miles per... Read More
April 11, 2018
Find out about the benefits Zumba has for your physical and mental health. Zumba is a workout that incorporates fitness moves with dancing. This workout is known for being a fun exercise option that is great to do with friends. Zumba truly is the best of both worlds because not only is it fun and allows a time for you to be social, but it provides a great workout as well. Some benefits of Zumba are: Calorie & Fat Burning: Because Zumba includes a fast-paced environment that mixes fitness... Read More
February 16, 2018
Take a break, destress, stay active, and get some fresh air! Do you ever feel like you need to take a break, destress, and escape your desk for a bit? Luckily, UNH has the perfect solution. There is a 2.14 mile trail right on campus that is about a 40 minute to an hour walk. That is just the right amount of time to unwind, and get some fresh air while staying physically active. Why you should be taking walking breaks throughout the day: In order to stay healthy, it is crucial to get up and... Read More
January 24, 2018
Learn How Exercising Before Work Can Boost Energy Levels and Lead to Better Performance Throughout the Day Do you have a physically demanding job? Do you often feel exhausted or fatigued as a result? Surprisingly enough, exercising before work can actually help. Exercise keeps your energy levels high throughout the day, while fighting against fatigue. In a study published in 2008, researchers from the University of Georgia found that inactive people who normally experienced fatigue could... Read More
September 6, 2017
Discover Why You Should Always Eat Before A Workout Do you ever hop out of bed in the morning and go straight to the gym? It is very common for most people to want to work out in the morning, get their day started right and have time to get things done the rest of the day. But, when you work out in the morning should you forego breakfast? The answer is: never! It is a common myth to believe that when you work out on an empty stomach, your body will burn more fat than it would on a full stomach... Read More
August 3, 2017
Find Out More About The Body’s Response To Music During Exercise When you’re working out, it is common practice to put in headphones, listen to music, and ignore everything else going on around you. We don’t think about it much now, but when did this start? Who said that listening to music could make exercising more fun? Studies date back to 1911, when Leonard Ayres discovered that a group of cyclists pedaled faster when a band was playing, rather than when they were not playing. Since then,... Read More
May 19, 2017
How Exercise Can Improve Mental Health It's clear that exercise can help improve your physical health but did you know that exercise is actually one of the best ways to improve your mental health too? Running, dancing, swimming, walking, and even gardening is shown to enhance your mood and improve your overall mental wellbeing. When you exercise your brain releases feel good neurochemicals called endorphins which act as natural pain killers and can "bring about feelings of euphoria and general... Read More
June 24, 2016
How Harvard Pilgrim Wellness Connection Can Save You Money Some days the motivation to go to the gym can be hard. You’re too tired, busy, or just don’t feel like going today. What if I told you going to the gym will save you money? Now that’s an incentive! The Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Wellness Connection Program is a great way to save money and get in shape. Those who are eligible must be University System of New Hampshire subscribers with Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of New England. By being... Read More
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