Pallof Press: 5 Ways to Do One of the Best Core Exercises
The Truth Behind Your Abs Here’s why I’m telling you to ditch your preconceived notions about your abs: when you really understand how they function, you’ll see why the conventional way of training them doesn’t work. For starters, many people […]
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What You Should Know About Low Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common cause for visits to the doctor. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), low back pain is the most common cause of job-related disability. At least 80 percent of Americans will […]
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13 Tips for Making Cardio Workouts More Effective (and Way Less Boring)
Treadmill 1. Always do intervals! “I never recommend anyone do steady-pace cardio all the time,” Chase says. “Try incline or speed intervals. Stay at your same pace, but up the incline every few minutes or try it the other way. […]
Read MoreHip Mobility Routine – 8 Daily Stretches to Loosen You Up
Do you have a job, a car, and a couch? Congratulations! Your hips are probably as tight as Mick Jagger’s pants. You’re in good company because it’s the same for pretty much everyone these days. Restricted hip mobility causes issues […]
Read MoreWhy Strength Training is Better than Cardio
You’ve heard it time and time again: “Exercise is good for you!” “You have to exercise to stay healthy.” And although any exercise is better than no exercise, it is becoming more and more clear every day that strength training […]
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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 MoreHow to Salute the Sun
There are many variations on Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation), but here is one popular version to help you get started. Sun Salutations, or Surya Namaskar, are traditionally performed in the morning to greet the new day. The sequence of 8 […]
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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 […]
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