Spinal Balance
Instructions 1. On your hands and knees in Table pose, inhale the right leg up parallel to the floor, reaching the toes towards the back wall. 2. Starring at a point between the palms, slowly inhale the left […]
Read More3 BEST HAMSTRING EXERCISES TO BOOST ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE (or just for fun)
EXERCISE #1 – STIFF-LEG / ROMANIAN DEADLIFT Alternatively, you could perform this exercise with two dumbbells to make it a bit more functional by adding some instability to the movement. Feel free to experiment with both versions. EXERCISE #2 – […]
Read MoreMIXED BABY GREENS WITH POMEGRANATE, GORGONZOLA AND PECANS
INGREDIENTS 5 cups Mixed Baby Greens 5 cups bunch Baby Arugula 1 cup pomegranate seeds, from 1 POM Wonderful Fresh pomegranate 2 oz pecans, chopped (about 28 halves) 1/2 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled (4 oz) Pomegranate Vinaigrette: 5 tbsp pomegranate juice, I use POM Wonderful 3 tbsp champagne vinegar 1 tbsp shallot, finely minced 1 tbsp honey 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil salt and […]
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Why Rest Days are Just as Important as Working Out
Experts explain why working out intensely every day isn’t a great idea Sometimes mustering up the motivation to work out is a challenge. But other times, like when we’re really determined to reach a goal or we feel like we need to make […]
Read MoreHOW TO MAKE JUICY AIR FRYER CHICKEN BREASTS
This foolproof recipe for making boneless chicken breast in the air fryer with give you perfectly juicy chicken every time. PREP TIME:5 mins COOK TIME:10 mins SOAK TIME:1 hr TOTAL TIME:1 hr 15 mins YIELD:4 COURSE:Dinner, Lunch CUISINE:American This foolproof recipe for making boneless chicken […]
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Losing Weight Without Fad Diets
If you’ve followed a fad diet, you have plenty of company. But have you been able to stay on these deprivation diets for a long time? And if you did lose weight, did the pounds stay off once you went back to […]
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Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness As you consider starting an arthritis exercise program, understand what’s within your limits and what level of exercise is likely to give you results. By Mayo Clinic Staff Exercise is crucial for people […]
Read MoreTips for Eating Healthy During the Holidays
Path to improved health Whether it’s sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless snacks at a party, the holidays mean food. Lots of food. It can be hard to keep from overdoing it, but it is possible. […]
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7 Things to Know About Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)
1. During the immediate post-exercise recovery period, oxygen is used for the following functions: Production of ATP to replace the ATP used during the workout Resynthesis of muscle glycogen from lactate Restore oxygen levels in venous blood, skeletal muscle blood […]
Read More9 Tips for Eating in Moderation
9 Tips for Eating in Moderation This post is part of our Healthy & Whole series to inspire a lifelong passion for home cooking and a sustainably healthy lifestyle. See the entire series here. Moderation is not a sexy concept. While eating in moderation […]
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