Merritt Clubs Blog

We all know that staying active can benefit your health, but did you know it could keep you from getting really sick if you catch COVID-19? The data come from a retrospective study that demonstrates that any amount of exercise can help.

It's that time of year again—the time when everyone is resolving to change their life for the better. But let's be honest, how many of us succeed in keeping our New Year's resolutions? It seems like almost everyone falls short. According to psychologists, the problem with New Year's resolutions is that they're too vague and often overly ambitious. So before you jump on the resolution bandwagon, why not consider some alternatives? Here are five alternatives to New Year's resolutions that will help you stick to your goals.

The holidays are here and we're in the thick of potluck season. Whether it's the annual office holiday party, family gatherings, or ringing in the new year with our besties, there are loads of opportunities to eat, drink, and be merry with our nearest and dearest - which is great for our taste buds, but not necessarily so great for our waistlines.

For many of us, 2022 has been a year of recovery.  With the world under lockdown for most of 2020 and some of 2021, it has been a challenge to remain optimistic about things, while maintaining perspective on just how far we have come. In a world of social media, where we often compare our rough draft with everyone else's finished product, not finding fault in our lives and seeing the good over the bad poses some difficulties.  

Was the last time you tried to lose weight, it didn't go so well? Why? You probably need to make better decisions about what works and doesn't work for your body type. But there are many more reasons people fail at losing weight than just following lousy advice or doing things wrong. So before we dive into how to succeed this time around, let's look at six key steps that will help make sure that your next attempt is a success:

You spent time and energy carving your Jack-O'-Lantern, and now Halloween's over. Fear not; your work of art won't go to waste. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, among other nutrients, and ideal for healthy recipes. The following are three easy recipes you can make with leftover pumpkin carvings.

It's that time of the year. Whether there are suddenly candies everywhere at your workplace, or buckets of goodies at a Halloween party are catching your eye, or your kids got a good haul from trick or treating (or pre-Halloween trunk or treating), you may be feeling frightful of the influx of Halloween sweet treats. Let us help you out. Here are 5 ways to keep Halloween candy from spooking you.

Chances are, you're not getting enough sleep. In fact, according to the National Sleep Foundation, around one-third of adults in the U.S. report getting less than the recommended seven hours of sleep per night on average. And that's a problem because lack of sleep can take a toll on your health.

It's no secret that exercise is good for your body. But what you may not know is that it's also great for your mind. Exercise can be a powerful tool for stress relief, and it has a host of other benefits as well.

Having a fitness program in place is essential, however, something that is just as important is making sure that you stick with it. There are often a lot of things that can happen in life that may derail you. Thankfully, there are certain tips that help you to stay on track and reach your goals. Here are three tips to overcome temptations that might derail your fitness progress.