This blog entry was contributed by Adena Siefert, a PR and Marketing intern at Hedstrom – Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Ashland University with degrees in Sport Communication and Public Relations. She enjoys decorating her house for the holidays.
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Oh, work.
The thing we must do to be able to pay our taxes, bills, and for the occasional vacation.
Mondays are the worst. You come in, tired, and can’t wait for the day to eventually be over.
Wednesdays give you hope. You are halfway through the week—surely you can make it to Friday.
That’s right… FRIDAY. The best day of the work week. Usually, the day flies by because of your anticipation of the much-needed weekend.
But the time from Monday to that much-needed weekend often drags on and on.
If you are in a job position where you are constantly on the go, then the weekend might appear sooner than you thought it would.
However, if you are in a job position that has you cooped up in a cubicle all week long, then chances are boredom occasionally strikes.
Hey, that’s okay! I’ve learned that staring at a computer screen all day because I’m reading, writing, and researching is a lot more mentally exhausting than it may seem.
Boredom is often brought on by the acknowledgement that you need a break, but you have no idea what to do. Sure, you can check your social media accounts to see if any of your friends have tagged or shared content with you, but, in the end, you’re still looking at a computer (or phone) screen.
Take a real break and try to overcome your boredom.
Here’s what I suggest:
But keep in mind, you should only allow yourself a couple of breaks throughout the day—you still have a job to do, after all! That’s why it’s important to make your breaks count.
I hope these help with your boredom!
This blog entry was contributed by Adena Siefert, a PR and Marketing Intern at Hedstrom – Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Ashland University with degrees in Sport Communication and Public Relations. She enjoys swimming and eating trail mix.
The thing we must do to be able to pay our taxes, bills, and for the occasional vacation.
Mondays are the worst. You come in, tired, and can’t wait for the day to eventually be over.
Wednesdays give you hope. You are halfway through the week—surely you can make it to Friday.
That’s right… FRIDAY. The best day of the work week. Usually, the day flies by because of your anticipation of the much-needed weekend.
But the time from Monday to that much-needed weekend often drags on and on.
If you are in a job position where you are constantly on the go, then the weekend might appear sooner than you thought it would.
However, if you are in a job position that has you cooped up in a cubicle all week long, then chances are boredom occasionally strikes.
Hey, that’s okay! I’ve learned that staring at a computer screen all day because I’m reading, writing, and researching is a lot more mentally exhausting than it may seem.
Boredom is often brought on by the acknowledgement that you need a break, but you have no idea what to do. Sure, you can check your social media accounts to see if any of your friends have tagged or shared content with you, but, in the end, you’re still looking at a computer (or phone) screen.
Take a real break and try to overcome your boredom.
Here’s what I suggest:
But keep in mind, you should only allow yourself a couple of breaks throughout the day—you still have a job to do, after all! That’s why it’s important to make your breaks count.
I hope these help with your boredom!
This blog entry was contributed by Adena Siefert, a PR and Marketing Intern at Hedstrom – Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Ashland University with degrees in Sport Communication and Public Relations. She enjoys swimming and eating trail mix.
Buzzfeed is usually a hit or miss with most people. They publish the most ridiculous stories we never thought could ever be published, and we find ourselves sharing them on Facebook, Twitter, and now Pinterest. From a health and diet perspective, Buzzfeed is a source of both good and bad information. The bad articles are especially easy to tell apart because they usually headline about dropping 20 pounds in three days or something completely unrealistic.
However, here are seven links to Buzzfeed articles that are ACTUALLY helpful for healthy living:
11 Of The Best Things To Eat Before A Workout
Definitely a winner! This article nails some of my favorite treats I eat in the morning before my morning jog.
The 14 Best Things To Eat After A Workout
This article makes me want to move to a tropical island. These foods look like dessert without the guilt after a great workout.
29 Meat-Free Meals You Can Make Without Your Stove
Even if you’re not a vegetarian, check these meals out. They’re healthy and easy to grab from the fridge when we’re in a hurry or really hungry!
What Lifting Weights Taught Me About Being A Woman
Okay, so this is targeted toward women, BUT! Men can definitely enjoy this article just as much. It’s not just for women who lift weights! Many of these lessons are universally true throughout the fitness community. Truly inspirational.
12 Moves To Help You Train For A Mud Run
This should be renamed to 12 Moves to Help You Get in Shape! These are awesome exercises that we might already do! They’re not just for Mud Runs, that’s for sure. This is a full body workout, including some of our favorite BOSU moves!
11 Times That You Accidentally Exercised
These are funny but clever ways to find yourself exercising throughout the day. I might even work a little harder at some of these knowing they can actually really help!
13 Hefty Facts About How You Actually Lose Weight
We all have that one friend who tried to lose 5 pounds in a week from juicing for three days. This video is a really important video for people who are tempted by quick and fast diets. It explains the basis of a healthy way to lose weight. I admit, it’s more about food and less about exercise, but those two go hand in hand. This is a great video for any beginning dieter.
Bonus:
11 Quotes That Will Bring Out The Health Freak In You
When I first saw this, I thought it would be more about food. It’s ALL about fitness. Take some time and read some of these quoted photos. They’re all good quality, so we can all start posting them and tagging #fitfam anytime now.
This entry was contributed by Shannon Bolen, a Public Relations and Marketing intern at Hedstrom - Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Bowling Green State University in music education and currently listens to Matt and Kim in her car.
However, here are seven links to Buzzfeed articles that are ACTUALLY helpful for healthy living:11 Of The Best Things To Eat Before A Workout
Definitely a winner! This article nails some of my favorite treats I eat in the morning before my morning jog.
The 14 Best Things To Eat After A Workout
This article makes me want to move to a tropical island. These foods look like dessert without the guilt after a great workout.
29 Meat-Free Meals You Can Make Without Your Stove
Even if you’re not a vegetarian, check these meals out. They’re healthy and easy to grab from the fridge when we’re in a hurry or really hungry!
What Lifting Weights Taught Me About Being A Woman
Okay, so this is targeted toward women, BUT! Men can definitely enjoy this article just as much. It’s not just for women who lift weights! Many of these lessons are universally true throughout the fitness community. Truly inspirational.
12 Moves To Help You Train For A Mud Run
This should be renamed to 12 Moves to Help You Get in Shape! These are awesome exercises that we might already do! They’re not just for Mud Runs, that’s for sure. This is a full body workout, including some of our favorite BOSU moves!
11 Times That You Accidentally Exercised
These are funny but clever ways to find yourself exercising throughout the day. I might even work a little harder at some of these knowing they can actually really help!
13 Hefty Facts About How You Actually Lose Weight
We all have that one friend who tried to lose 5 pounds in a week from juicing for three days. This video is a really important video for people who are tempted by quick and fast diets. It explains the basis of a healthy way to lose weight. I admit, it’s more about food and less about exercise, but those two go hand in hand. This is a great video for any beginning dieter.
Bonus:
11 Quotes That Will Bring Out The Health Freak In You
When I first saw this, I thought it would be more about food. It’s ALL about fitness. Take some time and read some of these quoted photos. They’re all good quality, so we can all start posting them and tagging #fitfam anytime now.
This entry was contributed by Shannon Bolen, a Public Relations and Marketing intern at Hedstrom - Ball, Bounce and Sport. She recently graduated from Bowling Green State University in music education and currently listens to Matt and Kim in her car.
BOSU® Commercial Break Workout
David Weck, BOSU® Balance Trainer inventor once stated,
“I think the best place to put BOSU® is in the TV room.”We love the BOSU®. We love our TV shows. Commercials...not so much love there. So, we’ve developed a fun workout routine that includes BOSU® in with your favorite shows! During the commercial breaks, be productive with some of these exercises! Share it with your friends!
First Commercial:
1 commercial BOSU® sit ups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddtv84TQRNo
1 commercial of Mountain Climber
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyZHqgsI4Zk
1-2 commercial’s worth of Side Planks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTgX2eiq8p8
Second Commercial:
1 commercial of Burpees
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iZIlsN5QKU
1 commercial of BOSU® Squats (with or without weights!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kav2ndhc6h8
1 commercial of Straight Arm Planks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zA3zE8m4eow
Third Commercial:
1 commercial of push ups
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZmNqSVo2gw
2 commercials of One-Legged Bridges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQGwP4n63Nk
1 commercial of Kneeling with Trunk Rotations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiY_EbcGSaw
Fourth Commercial:
1 commercial of BOSU® Dome Toe Taps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDpEhF11ejg
2 commercials of Lunges (one for each leg!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvTF0VP2-PY
1 Set of Down Under. (Try two if the commercial is long!)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPFlYbHZkd
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