Saturday, 1 June 2013

June 2013 Newsletter

DotsoFit Health and Fitness Newsletter

Worksite Chair Yoga and Meditation Reduce Stress
Brief periods of yoga or meditation in the workplace helped reduce stress among office workers, researchers reported in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. read more »

Getting Away From Fast Food
There’s a common misconception that fast food costs less than food prepared at home. That’s partly because of massive corporate marketing budgets and campaigns from food companies that influence our thinking. Actually, cooking food at home costs less per person than the typical $5.00–$7.00 fast-food “value” meal. read more »

Fidget for Improved Fitness
Encouraging sedentary and inactive individuals to exercise can be a challenge. However, according to a recent study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (2011; doi: 10.1249/MSS.0b013e31821e4ff2), even minor bouts of physical activity can improve cardiorespiratory fitness. read more »

Recipe for Health: Vivacious Vegan Tacos
Consider inviting a few friends over for a vegan taco party. Encourage everyone to use no more than five ingredients in the main taco, and challenge them to limit or omit the salt and oil. All ingredients in this recipe are easily sourced as 100% organic and low- or no-salt. read more »


Video Move of the Month: Push-Up
Trainer: Keli Roberts
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