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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 …

Before you give up on that kettlebell workout or throw in the gloves on kickboxing class, consider this …

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Summer is quickly fading. Wrap it up on a healthy note with these takeaways … It isn’t over yet. Before you turn thoughts and energy to autumn, use this season’s closure to inspire some health initiatives. When September arrives, you’ll be glad you did. Kick It Up Add an extra workout to the last weeks of August. Dedicate an hour each week to experimenting with various fitness methods. Try a new class, use different equipment, or get in the Center pool. Ask a trainer for suggestions. S/he can spark excitement and provide support as you try new exercises. If your summer schedule interfered with your fitness routine, now is the time to get back on track. By returning to a formal fitness schedule, it will be easier to remain committed as life’s pace increases in the fall. Member Radhika wished she started sooner, as do most after feeling the positive effects of fitness. Through working with her personal trainer, she learned fitness can be a fun experience rather than something dreadful. Thanks to a sustainable workout, she lost 20 pounds and feels stronger, fitter, and slimmer than ever. Why procrastinate feeling fabulous! Go into fall with a …

Even though Simplicity Day was officially last month, any summer day is the perfect time to honor it …

Unseasonable weather already gave us a taste of spring fever. Be motivated to make this your healthiest spring yet …