by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 19, 2017 | Fitness
Squats are a common part of exercise routines these days, but alongside deadlifts they are also the most feared. Many worry that it may be bad for their knees or their back. The truth is squats are good for you, but they are difficult to do well, and that’s the...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Jan 17, 2017 | App, Fitness, Social Good
Riding your bike instead of taking the car is a great way to increase your exercise over the week while helping to lower emissions. It can also have positive effects on everything from personal empowerment, to community programming and even infrastructure. We talked...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Dec 3, 2016 | App, Fitness
Walking as a form of exercise is a debated topic. However, as with many debates in fitness, the focus is in the wrong places. Here are three great benefits that you will get from adding more walking into your lifestyle. Three Less Talked About Benefits Of Walking 1....
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Dec 3, 2016 | Fitness
Movement quality is the most overlooked piece of general fitness. We know that as a nation we need to be healthier and that moving more is part of that equation. But we also need to do it well because how you move matters! Here’s why you should start focusing on...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Nov 28, 2016 | Fitness
Do you struggle to stick to your dietary goals or your exercise routine? Research in human psychology suggests that willpower is a finite resource and that your struggle is natural. To give yourself an edge over it, start thinking about ways to make good habits the...
by Andrew Schaeffer, LMHC, CSCS | Oct 19, 2016 | App, Fitness, Social Good
Cycling your commute is a great way to increase your physical activity while contributing to sustainability. Across the US, bike shares are making it possible for thousands of people to make these benefits a part of their daily routine. Bike Share To Increase Your...