The transition from a teenager into a young adult is an exciting time. During this transition, many people will head off to college, start their work lives, or travel the world. Unfortunately, this transition also marks a time of increased vulnerability and risk. Both men and women need to be extra cautious, but for different reasons. Statistics from the National Institute … [Read more...]
Exercises
8 Best At-Home Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
As the weather turns from Summer to Fall, it can be hard to keep up your fitness routine. If you don’t want to spend money on pricey gyms, there are still plenty of options to stay healthy and fit at home. Just give it 30 days and you will see that these 8 great, at-home exercises make a real difference. You can do them in the morning, in between games, or even in your hotel … [Read more...]
All About Exercise Addiction – The Signs to Watch Out for, and the Risk Factors
The term addiction brings up negative images in your mind – a drug addict sprawled over the floor or a chair, overdoses, death, and rehabilitation centers. Someone looking shriveled because of drug abuse, and they do not look their best unless they recover. While this is true to some extent, addiction is more than that, though. It may seem strange, but there is such a thing as … [Read more...]
8 Best Workout Machines you can use at Home
Deciding to lose weight and actually making time to go the gym are two different monsters. As a matter of fact, this factor alone is responsible for many canceled gym memberships. Fortunately for everybody involved, nowadays you do not need to join an expensive gym in order to accomplish your goals - you can just as easily do it from home by making a few smart purchases. Here … [Read more...]
7 Effective Ways Pilates Can Help You Feel Good
There is growing evidence showing the positive relationship between Pilates and overall sense of wellbeing. While it is easy to understand that some people think of Pilates as nothing more than an improved version of Yoga, it does more than simply helping you to be in-sync with the rest of your body. According to the Pilates experts at Capital Physiotherapy, the regimen is … [Read more...]
How the Cross Trainer Changed my Life
I always hated running. I was one of those teenagers that would do anything to get out of gym class. I also had been carrying a bit of extra weight with me since my teenage years. Thanks to a bigger build and love of food, I ended up coming into adulthood a little chubby. With my weight fluctuating depending on things like time of the year, time of the month, relationships and … [Read more...]
10 Reasons to Start Exercising to get you Motivated
Exercise can be hard, but the results achieved from it are worthwhile. Exercising is not only good for weight loss, but it’s also good for other fascinating reasons. Here are some compelling reasons as to why you should begin exercising regularly. Improves memory Research has it that, exercise can make you a better learner as well as enhance your memory. Exercising also … [Read more...]
The F.I.T.T. Way to Get Fit: The Right Exercise and Right Way to Build Fitness
Exercise is one of the most important ingredients for a healthy body; an active, productive mind and the reassuring sense of well-being. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), “a program of regular exercise that includes cardiorespiratory, resistance, flexibility, and neuromotor exercise training beyond activities of daily living to improve and maintain … [Read more...]
Benefits of Physical Exercise to Prevent Dementia
Around 5% of a million people experienced the risk of aging and signs of dementia. Upon reaching the ages 45 to 60, many people start to have difficulty in recalling situations and slows down their capability to grasp thoughts which are often termed as the “learning disabilities”. At this stage, the brain begins to suffer dementia when the blood can no longer flow properly … [Read more...]
How to Kick Your Low Back Pain for Good
Thousands of people suffer with low back pain every day. What can you do to help your back….or even save your back? Here are some solutions to help you kick back pain for good. There are six things that can get you on the way to less pain and more movement. Re-train the Core First, you need to focus on re-training your core muscles, specifically, the transverse abdominals. … [Read more...]