Sleep researchers have identified the best exercises to help you sleep better. Good quality and quantity sleep is essential to a strong immune system and good health and while all physical activity helps sleep, some are better than others.

Proper breathing mechanics are essential for optimal function, good posture and core stability. During ideal breathing, the diaphragm descends symmetrically on inhalation; the lower rib cage moves proportionately to the front, back and sides; and the abdominal wall expands. At the end of each inhale, the breastbone moves forward and ribs expand. These internal movements allow the belly to expand on the inhale and contract on the exhale.

Breathing practices, around since ancient times, have recently grabbed international attention and popularity among health and fitness enthusiasts to improve health and boost athletic performance.

Have you ever set a New Year's resolution to lose weight in the past, but didn't meet your goal? You're not alone!

What I’ve found is that typically, people will set wellness goals that are focused on the outcome, not the process. It’s difficult to resolve to have a result. When you resolve to focus on behaviors, then you’ll get the result that comes from the actions you’ve been taking.

The images and messages we see with typical fitness marketing can often do more harm than good to us, both physically and mentally.

What I see are images of young men and women, with “perfect” bodies (very little body fat) that promise that “you, too, can look like this!”

That’s an unrealistic claim for a few reasons.

Owning exercise bands or tubing is like being able to put a gym in your pocket. Learn a quick and easy exercise you can do right now at your desk.

Practice self care with desk exercises. Tone your arms while sitting at your desk. Benefits of side raises are increased shoulder mobility and strong, toned and shapely arms.

Why is sitting all day bad for your health? Learn why and enjoy some quick and easy movement breaks you can do right away.

On the road again shoulder shrugs and circles relieve neck and shoulder tension. You can do it at your desk, in your car—wherever you are.

Need a quick boost? Here are Shirley’s top 3 Green Exercise tips.

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Self care right at your desk! This Pilates Saw exercise is fantastic for your back.

You can exercise at work. Try this 5-minute Pilates Spine Stretch exercise for a healthy back.

Take 5 minutes at your desk to try this now! The Pilates Spine Twist is an easy, effective exercise for a healthy back.

Try this knee hug stretch. It is an easy, basic exercise for low back care.

Deep breathing exercises can tone your abdominal and core muscles. Take a few minutes and see for yourself.

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