Let's be honest...there will ALWAYS be a reason why you can skip the gym, bail on that jog, or reach for that fistful of fatty food rather than the healthier option we know is better for us. These are the very reasons that most of us fight not on a weekly basis... nor daily... Nor hourly! I'm talking a MINUTELY basis. That's how often a majority of people are thinking about all the excuses not to take care of themselves and be active.

Most people understand the basics of gym etiquette, like bringing a pair of clean gym shoes, wiping off the equipment when done, and not taking away from the quality of another's workout by using multiple pieces of gym equipment at peak times. Sometimes those rules are broken, and usually people are quick to recognize when an obvious gym etiquette has been broken. However, there is an unspoken set of workout etiquette, rarely mentioned, and these violations are good examples of what not to do in the gym.

We all lead busy lives. Instead of making your life even more complicated, why not set a New Year’s Resolution that’s dead-simple? That’s the idea behind the #MoveYear2013 31-Day Challenge.

Your June health to-dos are in! These health "to-dos" are easy daily health changes that will help you accomplish your health goals. These simple changes will help you gain perspective on long-term goals you have for your health and well-being. Last month we discussed taking a multi-vitamin daily, getting organized, and starting a walking club at work. Let's see what lies ahead for June...

You have seen the studies and they show the same thing. The change in our world has led our workforces to sit all day. And that large amount of sitting is killing us all.

Ever since I got my iPhone a year ago, I feel like I have suffered an amputation if I leave the thing at home for even a few minutes. I do use iMapMyRun to track my workouts, but the technology approaches a point of absurdity when I stop jogging to update my status.

It’s now officially spring, and you know (deep down) you need some new workout music. I have created the perfect spotify workout playlist for you to take your sweat sessions to the next level.

Inside each of us, is a deep yearning to live a life full of optimism, possibility, and love. We get up every day with a desire to make this day the best it can be.

But fear, insecurity, and challenges cloud our best intentions.

What if YOU could learn to be stronger than your fears? And what if daily challenges were easier to face?

We’ve all been there—those busy times of year. You’ve got holidays, birthdays, planned vacations, kids’ sports games and tournaments, overtime at the office, fewer hours of sleep, which means that working out and healthy meals are usually the last thing on your mind. Guilt ensues and it overwhelms you. So, what can you do?