Summer-Proof Your Workout

Keep your cool when exercising outdoors with tips from fitness editor Nan Kappeler. Nan suggests dressing for warmer temps, avoiding the sun’s peak hours and hitting the pool. For more tips, read on!

Wellness Article: Keep moving, but avoid overexertion

Overexertion is a scary thing — something that even the fittest of the fit aren’t immune to. WalkStyles fitness editor, Nan Kappeler, discusses overexertion and how to avoid it. During the summer months when we’re more active and the weather is warm, it’s especially important to keep these things in mind.

Wellness Article: What’s your favorite exercise?

On Mondays, we focus on fitness – what a great way to start out the week! Today, fitness editor Nan Kappeler talks about popular “favorite” exercises and why – or why not – they’re so great. Must-do exercises include squats, walking and planks…those to avoid include chest presses and ab crunches. Click to learn what exercises you should be added to your routine!

Wellness Article: Perfect Walking Posture

Fitness expert Nan Kappeler breaks down posture-perfect techniques for walking in April’s fitness article. Nan states “poor posture can not only be aggravating, but lead to unnecessary back, shoulder and neck pain. Fortunately, the way we hold our body is changeable, and by practicing good habits, we can avoid these aches and end each day feeling well.”

Click to learn how to perfect your walking posture!