Tag: exercise
Fun Places to Visit in the Northeast
August 15, 2017. AAA Staff
The Northeast is packed with amazing destinations and towns within driving distance of both New York and Boston. This guide will hit the 202 best drive trips within two hours of those great cities. From the tip of Long Island to the curved arm of Cape Cod, to the coastal gems in Maine, including Acadia…
10 Ways to Supplement Your Child’s Education
July 31, 2017. Dana Laverty
How to supplement your curious child’s education at home – and have fun at the same time.
10 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Through School Stress
July 31, 2017. Christina Elston
Try these strategies if you feel like your child could use some help juggling priorities or coping with school stress.
Drumming Out a Workout
July 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
I’m a drummer, and when I finish playing a show, I’m exhausted. Playing the drums requires constant motion in both legs and both arms. That, plus setting up and breaking down equipment, makes for a tiring workout. But does it count as exercise? To find out, I geared up with a Fitbit and got behind…
Walk This Way to a Healthier You
May 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
A daily walk is a simple, healthy habit. According to the Mayo Clinic, regular brisk walking helps prevent heart disease and high blood pressure, maintains a healthy weight and strengthens bones and muscles. Here are some ways to boost the benefits of your stroll. Warm up and cool down While walking is a low-impact exercise,…
Find Your Flow With Varied Yoga Styles
April 01, 2017. Dana Laverty
More than 36 million people practiced yoga in 2016, according to a Yoga Alliance and Yoga Journal study. If you’d like to become one of them, we’ve put together a primer with the help of Andrew Tanner, chief ambassador for Yoga Alliance. His No. 1 piece of advice? “Look for a studio near you, particularly…
Stay Active With These Winter Workouts
January 01, 2017. Nick Tavares
Our motivation drops with every snowfall, but you can stay active when cold weather hits. Fight off hibernation habits with these winter workouts. Shoveling snow • A person weighing 170 pounds can burn about 250 calories over 30 minutes of shoveling, according to North Dakota State University. • Shoveling increases your heart rate and provides…