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by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Mindfulness isn’t complex or difficult. It is simply being more aware of every day moments and movements. And that awareness helps us live more fully … From stressful tasks to high-impact workouts, there is a mindfulness approach to make life more effective. A mind anchored in the present will sail far. A fitness routine cultivated by mindfulness can improve results and help you stay committed. Before you tackle your workout, warm up your mind. Be aware of your journey, where you have traveled and where you are going. Performance will be enhanced, both on the Exercise Floor and beyond the Center’s walls. Use your workout as an escape from the world, not yourself. Quiet the distractions and observe where you truly can go. Improve Your Way of Being Stephanie D’Angelo, yoga instructor and mindfulness workshop facilitator, provides an analogy: Working out without being present in the body and mind is like exercising on a treadmill without resistance. She explains, “To create improved health, including a better overall workout, bring awareness to your thoughts and your physical being. This awareness allows the mind to better focus on achieving results from your workout.” Try This: As you exercise, focus …

Inevitably, a new year is approached with baggage from its previous. Lighten your load as you launch 2013 ...

If this morning's bird song sounded more like an irritating chirp, and the buds and blooms are mere allergy triggers, it's time to take action. It's time for a little pleasure perk ...

Catching up on the news or latest celebrity gossip may be a convenient way to cycle through a sweat session. But, what would happen if you were truly present at your workout? You may find soothing perks that counteract all that brain overload -- and improved results ...

Anxiety often visits this time of year. Back -to-school jitters (for the kids or you), year-end budget tweaking, or seasonal lifestyle changes are typical triggers. Put this nervous energy to use rather than have it sabotage the upcoming weeks ...