​Let’s talk about depressionPer the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, a major depressive episode can: ​cause you to feel persistently sad, anxious, hopeless, guilty, or worthlessmake it harder to concentrate, remember, or make decisionslead to overeating and weight gain, or low appetite and weight losscause insomnia or oversleepinglead to thoughts of death or suicideSymptoms […]
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​Wondering how to start running?You’re curious why thousands of people pay to not win a race, or perhaps you’re looking for a new hobby or habit to spend more time outside. ​Though I’ve played sports my whole life, I used to think distance running was silly. But my first race was dedicated to a family member, […]
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What does cycling have to do with your business?Looking through my instagram (@fitforfreelance), it’s easy to tell I’m a fan of biking. I try to get out a few times a week. Also, part of my full time job is teaching the community and policy makers how ​bike-friendly places get people more active and improve […]
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​Fit for Freelance is more than a wellness blog!​Wondering how online personal training works? ​What are the benefits of online personal training?​What is Fit for Freelance, how do you talk about it, and why should you share it?​ These are serious questions I’ve been working to answer since February 2018! I want it to be easy for […]
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It’s ​that time of year…The holidays are over, ​daylight is short, and you haven’t felt sun on your body in months. If you’ve got a sad, gloomy feeling that’s hard to shake, you may be having some symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, sometimes called winter depression. Depending on where you live, 0-10% of the population […]
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In November 2018, the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (health.gov) released the 2nd Edition of Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, after a decade of research since the 1st edition. Here are the 8 biggest ​takeaways​:​Health guidelines recommend 22 minutes of activity per day Even more research ​indicates adults need 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity […]
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How do you “start exercise?”A top benefit of freelancing and entrepreneurship is owning your schedule. But don’t you hate those things that still make it so hard to ​exercise? Maybe you’ve never ​tried it before, ​didn’t think it was important, or ​don’t think you have ​time. But now that you’re thinking about it, how ​would ​you start?​​​Knowing […]
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​Looking for a simple way to improve your business?As an entrepreneur, it’s easy to see exercise as taking away from work time. It’s not always fun, and ​you might miss how it could ever help your business and work productivity. But there’s much more to the picture. Whether just taking more breaks, standing more often, working […]
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