The last Monday of each May marks Memorial Day (next Monday), meaning summer days are quickly approaching. Our parks, neighborhood pools and backyards will soon be filled with barbecues we can all smell from miles away. I’m sure you’ll even be invited to one or two, if you don’t decide to host your own first.
Barbecues are infamous for their vast amounts of food and drinks to accompany any large crowd or long time frame. To save yourself from going back for seconds (or thirds) once the sun finally starts to fade and packing Read More...
Looking for a way to amp up office productivity, or maybe you’d simply like to have a little extra energy at the end of the day? Provision Health and Wellness’ Corporate Wellness Program could be your answer.
Provision’s Corporate Wellness program offers in-office assessments for your entire staff, as well as private coaching and group classes. Not only could this mean increases in productivity and decreases in health-related absences, but serious savings as well. Many insurance providers offer decreased premiums and reward programs; plus, a healthier staff also means fewer claims.
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If you’re trying to lose weight, exercise means more to you than just disease prevention, improved mood and boosting energy. You’re thinking about the number of calories you’re burning, and your metabolism is incredibly important.
In short, metabolism is the process through which your body converts food into energy, your body burning calories in the process. Increasing your metabolism is not difficult, and the increased calorie burn can make your workout sessions even more beneficial, especially in relation to your weight loss goals.
Here are seven simple ways to try to increase Read More...
Warm weather has finally arrived, and we can finally venture back into the sunshine and fresh air without being wrapped up from head to toe. Lucky for us Knoxvillians, the greater Knoxville and East Tennessee regions actually have many great reasons to get outside, get moving and enjoy a day in the sun.
Knoxville Greenways: Our city currently has over 50 miles of paved greenway that are open for public use and are perfect for walking or jogging. These greenways connect many different areas of Knoxville and often follow particularly beautiful, natural land or Read More...
Salads have long been a staple in the diets of many seeking to eat healthy. They’re known to be a healthy option as a lunch or dinner entrée, and now many restaurants actually have extensive salad menus. It has always been known that salads are a healthier meal choice as long as you avoid fatty additions, but salads are also packed with more health benefits than you could possibly imagine.
Since Spring has arrived, incredibly fresh ingredients for delicious and unique salads are now readily available. Adding a salad a day to your diet can Read More...
Stretching is one of the most forgotten elements of fitness, and it also happens to be one of the most important, especially as we age. Stretching is an absolutely necessary addition to your daily workout routine and should be done before or after your workout. Even if you only have time to stretch for about five minutes a day, you will definitely feel a change.
Here are a few of the many benefits stretching offers:
1. Increases Circulation
Stretching improves the circulation of water and various nutrients throughout the body, and it’s believed Read More...
Meet, Judy Lennon, the Provision Health and Wellness April Member of the Month!
A Knoxville resident for more than 11 years, Judy joined Provision a year ago, encouraged by her friend Denise, to experience “something new.”
“If it hadn’t been for Denise, I would have stayed where I was,” Judy, a dietitian and health coach with Summit Medical Group, said. A fan of the free weights for strength work, Judy has specifically enjoyed Provision’s spin, yoga and power burn classes.
Judy has come to appreciate Provision’s family atmosphere, having specifically connected Read More...
Here at Provision Health & Wellness, we’re excited that the weather is finally warming up and that spring has finally arrived. One of our favorite warm weather treats is a cool and refreshing smoothie.
There’s nothing better than enjoying one of these delicious treats after an invigorating workout or while simply relaxing on the patio, and, in case you didn’t know, smoothies can actually offer many nutritional benefits.
We want to highlight a few of the many reasons that smoothies can make the perfect snack or treat this spring.
Have you ever asked yourself if exercise is really as important as people say it is? How should you exercise, or how often should you do it? If so, Casey Peer, Provision’s chief dietitian and director of program development, has answers for you. Recently, Casey held a seminar in which she explained exactly why regular exercise is important and how people should accomplish it.
For example, were you aware that regular exercise can help people with arthritis, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and depression? Regular exercise is a preventative for the top 10 causes of death, and even baby Read More...
With the latest applications, blogs and technologies, exercising successfully seems pretty simple. There are all sorts of resources available online and in magazines, from articles with the best exercises to try to applications providing a variety of workouts.
However, meeting with a personal trainer (or an exercise specialist, as they’re called here at Provision) has a host of benefits. Investing in a session or two (or more!) with an exercise specialist pays off in personalized, effective workouts and added support and motivation.
Not convinced? We have 8 reasons hiring an exercise specialist is the way Read More...
