With the start of the 2012 Olympics today, we thought it would be a great idea to implement similar principles into our Corporate Wellness Initiative for WORLD electronics. This challenge is designed to incorporate teamwork, motivation, inspiration, and a healthier lifestyle all rolled into one challenge. This challenge will run for 6 weeks and is a team-based challenge. After the initial sign-up, team captains are assigned and then a draft is held to determine who will be on each team. The teams will have a country name just like the Olympics and each team will compete over the next 6 weeks … [Read more...] about WALK around the WORLD

This summer has been especially brutal due to the high humidity and even higher temperatures. Most  people are looking for a way to stay inside and work out, however there are some dedicated individuals that wish to train outside regardless of the conditions. This is a great article by Gina Kolata that deals with the proper way to acclimate yourself to the outside weather. YOU already know that if you exercise outside on hot and humid days, you should drink plenty of water. And you are probably well aware of the risk of heat stroke given the countless reports about the warning signs. But if … [Read more...] about To Beat the Heat, Learn to Sweat It Out

As more and more restaurants pop up across the United States, the obesity epidemic continues to rise. Most people consider the largest portion of food for the lowest cost the best answer to fill their hunger needs. The problem is that lack of activity and the high caloric meals ends up with costly consequences. This article by Kristen Stewart has some great information on portion control. At home and away, our meals have all become supersized. And so have we! Find out why how much you eat is just as important as what you eat in your diet for controlling weight. Over one-third of U.S. adults … [Read more...] about Portion Control: Does anyone really know how to eat?