Posts by Jeff Ford
What Sitting Does To Your Body – And How You Can Fix It
You know that sitting is bad for you – but what exactly is it doing to your body, and how can you undo the damage? Jeff Ford breaks it down and suggests a quick mobility routine for your desk breaks.
Read MoreWhat Does Sleep Deprivation Do To Your Body?
It’s understandable – once things get busy, sleep is often the first thing to go. Between work, family responsibilities, workouts, chores, social obligations, sometimes there just aren’t enough hours in the day. But since sleep deprivation has so many negative effects on your health, it’s in your best interest to abandon that “I’ll sleep when…
Read MoreFive Ways to Increase Happiness Through Fitness
We’re often told to take our happiness into our own hands – but how? Here are five ways to increase happiness through additions to your fitness routine.
Read MoreFitness in 5 Minutes or Less
Part One We know you’re busy. Whether it’s work, school, or taking care of your family, it can be difficult to find the time to focus on you. That’s why we’ve created our 5-Minutes or Less Outdoor Fitness Series. Each workout will feature a multi-level and scalable option. So, regardless if this is your first…
Read MoreThe Importance of Sleep
The Importance of Sleep You know how good it feels when you awake refreshed, recharged and ready for the day. It’s something I ask our guests when they visit Skyterra Wellness “how many hours do you sleep per night?” I’m hoping they say somewhere between 7-9. The recommended amount for adults according to the…
Read MoreDaily Living Movements to Master
In the 17 years between 1992 and 2009, admissions to skilled nursing facilities increased almost threefold, from 28 to 80 per 1,000 Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, over 1.3 million Americans now live in nursing homes (1). We’re not only not moving, but we’re not training our movement in the way that leads to “exceptional survival” -…
Read MoreBook Review: The One Thing
Fitness Director Jeff Ford’s take on the book “The One Thing.”
Read MoreFive Resolutions You’ve Probably Never Made (But Should)
News Flash! Mainstream, bumper-sticker New Year’s resolutions don’t work, so stop wasting your time with them. This isn’t the year you’re finally going to lose weight or get back to exercising five times a week like you used to—not if you think of your resolutions only in terms of the results. The sad fact is…
Read MoreHoliday Fitness Struggles: How to Stay Fit through the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. You’re trying to bring the clan together but keep your own life on track. There’s a lot to think about: time off work, coordinating dates to accommodate crazy schedules, booking travel, figuring out childcare for that problem week between Christmas and the New Year—the stress can be a bit…
Read MoreMaster the Mental Side of Fitness
When I was in high school, I purchased my first gym membership. Along with my friends, I built up my routine until I was putting in a solid to four or five days a week, not including my school team practices. I weighed in at a sleek 140 pounds, and my main goal was to…
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