Empower Your Wellness Journey
Australian Fitness Model Strikes Back at ‘Baby Bump Shamers’
Chontel Duncan is an Australian fitness model who runs HIIT Australia, a fitness business. According to Metro.co.uk, despite the fact that she’s just weeks away from giving birth, she continues to work out every day and doesn’t care what you think about it. In fact, her openness on the subject…
Fitness Trackers Gaining Popularity, Both For Consumers and Corporate Employers
In a world where more and more companies are offering telecommuting to their employees, which is seen by 80% as a job perk, there are fewer reasons to get exercise in one’s daily routine. For this reason, many companies in Singapore are turning to fitness tracks in an effort to…
‘Diminishing Returns’ a Real Thing When it Comes to Physical Activity and Weight Loss
It’s safe to say most people try to be logical in their day-to-day lives, but many times things like emotions can get in the way. Logic would seem to say that by doing more physical activity, you’re going to burn more calories and ultimately lose more weight. Unfortunately, a new…
NYS Lawmakers Propose Legislation To Help Teachers Identify Mental Illness in Students
New York State lawmakers have recently joined with teachers to promote a more comprehensive and proactive approach to spotting and helping students with mental health issues, reports the New York Daily News. Assemblyman Marcus Crespo and Senator Jesse Hamilton both came forward recently with legislation that would give teachers more…
Stronger Muscles Means a Stronger Relationship?
Finding the motivation to exercise can be difficult, but according to The Telegraph, working out with a significant other could be just the push one needs. A recent study from workout apparel company ADAY found that 40% of the 350 couples interviewed said their partner was the most significant factor…
Nike Increased Focus On Digital Initiatives By Hiring Cheif Digital Officer
Nike announced a revenue target of $50 billion by the end of fiscal year 2020, effectively aspiring to increase e-commerce sales by nearly seven fold in order to reach $7 billion in the next five years. The company is taking steps to reach this goal and recently appointed its first…