Wellness programs have been part of some business models for decades and the trend has grown to the level where 85% of large companies offer wellness programs to their employees, according to a 2017 survey from Kaiser. The corporate wellness industry that provides wellness programs to companies of all sizes has increased annual revenue to … Continue reading Wellness is a Team Sport
Author: Rachel Eisenman
Fitness Education for Consumers
The Principle of Overload
Most of what we read and hear about fitness comes from advertising. If this is all you see, you may think the rules of fitness and exercise are very simple. Just choose a body part and work it out. Find the "best exercise" and do it for 60 or 20 or 7 or 4 minutes. "Just … Continue reading The Principle of Overload
The “Muscle Toning” Myth
The myth in muscle toning is the suggestion that exercise can make your muscles tight and firm.
Do Fitness Words Matter?
Primary Fitness Components
Think Before You Leap
According to the decision quality paradigm, applying your initial motivation to the process of achieving your goal is more effective than just doing it. The well-known Nike slogan is great when you're gearing up for a daily workout, but it doesn’t lead to sustained motivation needed for real fitness and weight loss changes.