As stay at home orders are gradually lifted across the country, many parents are going to be in a predicament regarding how they will manage childcare when they are required to go back to their workplace. Here are a few… Continue Reading →
It’s time to report back to work! How and where do you begin? And what do you start with? Making the move from working remotely or being out of work (e.g., a furlough) to going back to physically being present… Continue Reading →
Research on emotional intelligence and emotional contagion (the spread of affect from one person to another) informs us that individuals look to their managers for signs about how to react to sudden changes or crisis situations. If you are a… Continue Reading →
Health care workers in the U.S. have started self-isolating due to the fear of bringing coronavirus home. This includes measures like sleeping in the basement or in separate bedrooms, using separate bathrooms, and implementing a do-not-cross-this-point policy. Some have even… Continue Reading →
With school districts closing for months or for the remainder of the school year, many parents are struggling with how to continue educating their school-age children while managing their job responsibilities. One thing we don’t want to mistake this unprecedented… Continue Reading →
Now that you are working from home, it is important to create a functional, ergonomic workspace designed just for you. Your muscles learn what you teach them and if you teach them that they don’t have to work, then you… Continue Reading →
Grocery shopping is an essential part of life. But during these uncertain times, and with the fear of contracting COVID-19 or carrying it home to loved ones, taking extra precautions when grocery shopping is necessary. It can be hard to… Continue Reading →
No Gym, No Excuses! Safety Guidelines Remember to consult your physician before starting any exercise program. Discontinue exercise and seek medical attention should you experience any abnormal response, such as muscle, joint, or bone pain; chest pain or tightness; shortness… Continue Reading →
Warm Up – Try your best to complete one minute of each exercise. Each exercise has controlled movements to help you focus on your form. Boxer Shuffle Body Weight Squats Alternating Butt Kickers Front Lunges Opposite Toe Touches Workout –… Continue Reading →
We’ve all heard the saying “New Year, New You,” but for many, making changes to an activity level can be intimidating and not recommended until cleared by a physician. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has guidelines that may… Continue Reading →
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