Squats are a fantastic way to get a full body workout. If you include weights in the regime, you can easily incorporate all your body in your fitness plans. Squat exercises primarily target the thighs and butt area, but they also use the hamstrings and lower back. There are many variations of the squat as outlined in this infographic. Popularity of squats has soared as more … [Read more...]
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5 Common Injuries Runners Should Be Aware Of
Running is a wonderful form of exercise and as inexpensive as it is healthful. All a person needs is a good pair of running shoes, and some people have been known to run in their bare feet. However, like any athletic activity, doing it the wrong way can cause injury. Here are five injuries runners should be aware of: Iliotibial Band Syndrome The iliotibial band is a tendon … [Read more...]
How To Lose Weight Victoriously
Year after year, the obesity-related mortality rate is increasing. This could only mean that millions of people around the world have become misguided on their diets and lifestyle, until they are physically ballooning uncontrollably. When they come to their senses and realize they could no longer manage their weight, they resort to pretend unaware of their swelling sizes. … [Read more...]
Enjoy The Outdoors, Discover Life And Happiness
Is there really a secret condiment to enhance the flavor of life? Well, we all have our own ways to finding happiness and most of the time, we love to experiment to find the right elements. And when we discovered the things that give us a kick of joy, we try to keep them. Searching for true happiness is not easy. You have to look for every important seasoning, prepare every … [Read more...]
Massage Chairs versus Masseuses.
The last few decades have seen many technological breakthroughs that have changed the way we entertain ourselves, the way we relax and the way we work. But while we might have always suspected that work would have been made easier by technology, the idea that we would one day be able to get a massage at home for hours thanks to our gadgets is one that is a little more … [Read more...]
How to Work Out When You Suffer From Chronic Pain?
If there's one 'positive' that comes from being unwell, it's that you lose some of the expectation to do certain things and behave in certain ways. When you're ill you get a free pass and suddenly no one expects you to tidy the house, to walk the dogs, to go on nights out… or any of it really. And the last thing anyone is going to grill you about is heading to the gym. But … [Read more...]
BreastFeeding and Fitness – Are They Compatible?
Once your baby is born and you have established your new routine, it is just natural to want to start an exercise routine and reclaim your pre-pregnancy body. Many mothers that are breastfeeding are nervous about this however, often believing that exercise will impact their milk or stress their body in a negative way. New moms do not have to worry about either of these … [Read more...]
The Secret of PAD: Why Aching Feet Is More Dangerous Than You Think
PAD, or Peripheral Artery Disease, is not one of the better-known diseases in the public right now: chances are, most of you will have read of it for only the first time today in this article. Given its rising prevalence and high mortality rate (verging on 50% in ten years, according to one UK study), this is surprising. In fact, most people already suffering from it will be … [Read more...]
Easy Ways to Stay Fit at Work
Sitting in a chair all day is not good for your health. Neither is sitting in a car. When you sit all day you can get blood clots, muscle damage and multiple other issues. How can you combat this when you have to go to work every day? Well, here are some easy ways you can stay fit and active even working in an office: Take the stairs – If you work in a multi-level office … [Read more...]
5 Surefire Ways to Get the Most Out of your Fitness Coach
If you’re a fitness novice and you've just hired a fitness coach, then you've actually made the right choice is doing so. I’ve recently hired a fitness coach from ACPE Academy and I know I need to make sure how to get the most of what I’m paying for. Acquiring the services of a fitness coach is not cheap, but having to hire a personal trainer is an empowering one. This is … [Read more...]