Category Archives: Weekly Update

The Joy of Movement

In today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world, it’s easy to spend hours sitting at a desk or lounging on the couch.  However, incorporating regular movement into your daily routine is essential for both your physical and mental well-being.  Movement isn’t just about getting a workout; it’s about nurturing your entire being.  Movement for the body….. Improves Cardiovascular […]

Who decided we should walk 10,000 steps a day?

The recommendation to walk 10,000 steps a day can be traced back to a marketing campaign in Japan.  In the mid-1960s, a Japanese company called Yamasa introduced a pedometer named “Manpo-kei,” which translates to “10,000 steps meter.” This marketing campaign was launched in conjunction with the Tokyo Olympics in 1964 to promote walking and fitness […]