The Health Benefits of Jumping in Place for One Minute

The Health Benefits of Jumping in Place for One Minute

Why a small daily habit can create a big shift in your energy, strength, and wellbeing. In a world filled with complex fitness trends and long workout routines, one of the simplest actions remains one of the most effective: jumping in place for one minute. This tiny...
The Power of Walking — and How to Keep It Up in Winter

The Power of Walking — and How to Keep It Up in Winter

Simple, science-backed ways to keep moving, boost your mood, and stay healthy all season long. When it comes to improving your health, walking often gets overlooked in favor of flashier workouts. Yet this simple, accessible activity has been called “the ultimate form...
How Pilates Improves Your Core Strength and Posture

How Pilates Improves Your Core Strength and Posture

Improve your Core and Posture with Pilates When most people think of Pilates, they picture toned abs and graceful movement. But Pilates is much more than a workout for your stomach muscles—it’s a method designed to build a strong, balanced body from the inside out. At...
Ultra-Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods: Why It Matters

Ultra-Processed Foods vs. Whole Foods: Why It Matters

How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Your Health—and Why Whole Foods Make the Difference “Processed foods are foods that don’t look like [how] they looked when they were first harvested,” explains Joan Ifland, an expert on processed food addiction. Ultra-processed foods...
Your Pilates Prop Guide

Your Pilates Prop Guide

What to buy, why it matters, and how to choose the right props for each class Props are a key part of the Pilates experience—whether you’re practicing at home, joining a live class, or streaming a session on demand. The right tools can support your alignment,...
How to improve your diet and health in 2025.

How to improve your diet and health in 2025.

The latest insight to improve your diet and health.   I read the book Good Energy by Casey Means, MD. If you’re not familiar with her, she is the co-founder of Levels and was influential in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s appointment to Secretary of Health and Human...
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