Posts by Wellness IQ
National Wellness Month | Start Interval Training Now!
Written By: Tim Davis, Wellness Strategy Manager Interval training is a great form of exercise for all fitness levels. If there is unfamiliarity with what interval training is, it’s simply alternating bursts of intense activity with intervals of lighter activity. An example of interval training for a beginner may just start with a brisk walk…
Read MoreNational Relaxation Day: Relaxation via Organization
Written By: Tiffany Hartman, Director of Operations Do you ever walk into your house and become anxious because your kitchen is piled with dishes and uneaten food, your kid’s toys are scattered throughout the living room (can anyone organize hot wheels?), bathroom towels on the floor, and beds unmade? Add in the feeling of a…
Read MoreHere Comes the Sun: How to Protect Your Skin and Stay Cool this Summer
Written By: Mike Poulsen, Sales Executive A very brief natural history of the Sun The Sun: a 4.5-billion-year-old star, composed of burning hot hydrogen and helium. It gives us seasonality, we plan our vacations around it, early cultures worshipped it, The Beach Boys made a career out of having fun in it, our ecosystem couldn’t…
Read MoreCultivating Social Well-being: The Power of Water Aerobics, The Meg, and A Frozen Blueberry
In Other Words: Community, Connection, and Fun Written by: Bridget Eastep, Health Coach Hi! I’m Bridget Eastep, WellnessIQ’s Health Coach. At work, I spend time chatting with clients about goals that support their physical and emotional wellness. The first step is always having a conversation about their purpose, or in other words what motivates and…
Read MoreWellbeing as a Working Mom
Written by: Jackie McNamara, Director of Wellness Strategies My entire life I knew I wanted to be a mom. I was the little girl who had all the cabbage patch kids and baby dolls, who sat at the dinner table with us. In grade school I was a mommy’s helper to my younger cousins, in…
Read MoreProfessional Wellness
Written by: Nicole Joliat, Implementation Project Manager What goes through your mind when you hear the term “professional wellness”? Do you envision a health coach? An athlete? A fitness trainer? The fact is when we are gainfully employed, sometimes our own wellness takes a back seat to work priorities. While employees can be dedicated and…
Read MoreSay Cheese!
Cheese is a big part of American’s diet’s today, known for its versatility, you could find a way to add it into nearly any meal! But can we eat too much of it? Let’s discuss a few pro’s and con’s about cheese. Pros: Cheese contains protein, fat, and numerous vitamins and minerals, such as calcium,…
Read MoreIs intermittent fasting effective? What time should we “break” our fast at?
The most common structure of an intermittent fasting eating pattern is known as the 16/8 pattern where you would eat within an 8 hour window and fast for 16 hours. There are other intermittent eating patterns such as alternate day fasting, but this can be more challenging to stick with. If following the 16/8 pattern,…
Read MoreAre there any foods or supplements that help people grow tall?
The main factor that plays a role in our height is genetics. We reach our maximum height around our teenage years and sometimes up to around the age of 20, with girls often reaching their full adult height before boys. Without adequate nutrition and consuming a variety of healthy food items during developmental years, growth…
Read MoreWhat should we consider when purchasing a whey protein powder or plant based protein powder?
Whey Protein: Whey protein powder is often a popular choice of protein powders. It is typically consumed after a workout as it is easily digested and quickly absorbed by the body. Plant Based Protein Powders: Plant based protein powders are often a preferred choice of vegans or those trying to eat more plant based. These…
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