Do These Things to Tackle Debt Quickly
First, I want to start by saying what all self-proclaimed money gurus say, “I am not a financial advisor, nor am I a financial expert,” but a great student who loves to learn and challenge myself daily. And by following the steps that I have learned from some of these gurus, I have been able…
Read MoreHow Pain has Shaped My Life
Introduction My name’s Dylan Pipkin, I was born in San Francisco & grew up across the Golden Gate Bridge in the early 90s. As a kid, I played every sport I could. From baseball to soccer, basketball to golf, skateboarding to tennis, and everything in between. Birthdays & weekends were spent under the redwoods with…
Read MoreWhy Meditation?
Written By: Akhil Bindra, MD You’ve all heard the word by now. Meditation. Several thoughts have likely crossed your mind. Why? What is it? Sounds like a waste of time. Sounds hokey. That’s not for me. Can’t do it, I’m horrible at that stuff. And those thoughts are probably just the half of it. How…
Read MoreThe Importance of Aerobic and Strength Training in Aging Populations
Written By: Mike Poulsen, Sales Executive Sweat dripped down my forehead as I shielded my eyes from the summer sunset. I just wrapped up leading a brutal outdoor personal training session with one of my more ambitious clients, Bob. I asked him if he wanted a ride home since he ran to the park as…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Yoga: How to Incorporate it in Your Weekly Routine
Written By: Shannon Lombardozzi, Wellness Strategy Team Lead I will admit, when I was in college studying exercise science, I focused hard on lifting weights. I was able to squat more than my body weight and do 10 consecutive pullups and I was proud. I was also waking up every morning hunched over in pain.…
Read MoreYou Are Your Best Asset
Written By: Allie Yasenchack, M.S. / Client Delivery Manager You may have heard the phrase “you need to invest in yourself,” but what does this really mean? Why take the time to invest in ourselves? The regular practice of self-care can have many rewarding benefits for our overall health and wellbeing. September is National Self-Care…
Read MoreNational 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…
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