Exercising with COPD
Exercising with COPD can improve breathing and reduce some of your symptoms.Many people find joining a walking or singing group helpful. Others find physiotherapy, tai chi or yoga can help their fitness and breathing.When you have COPD you may become less active to avoid […]
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Exercise for bones
Exercise helps keep bones strong and healthy throughout your life. Bones are made up of living tissue. They get stronger when you use them. As a child, exercise plays an important role in making our bones bigger and stronger. But as […]
Read MoreCan Turmeric and Honey Help You Lose Weight?
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a spice used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for centuries.1 Honey is a sweet substance made by bees that has many culinary and health uses. Turmeric and honey both have compounds that can help reduce inflammation. Some […]
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6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
1) Let your body catch up to your brain Eating rapidly past full and ignoring your body’s signals vs. slowing down and stopping when your body says it’s full. Slowing down is one of the best ways we can get […]
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What are BCAA’s?
First, a quick refresher on amino acids: They are the building blocks of protein, which helps your body build muscle, repair muscle damage, and regulate immune function, among other things. While there are 20 amino acids in total, nine are essential—essential, because your […]
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Exercise to Beat the Winter Blues
The cold weather, less sunlight, and being cooped up indoors make it easy to feel a little down in the dumps in the winter. If you’re suffering from the winter blues, which can be diagnosed as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) […]
Read MoreHow to Build Muscle Strength: A Complete Guide
Strength is an integral part of health. It’s required for many tasks throughout the day, such as getting out of bed, carrying groceries, or pushing a broken-down car off the road. It’s defined as the ability to produce maximal force […]
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THE 20-Minute HOTEL Room Workout
Here is the famous 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout: First, start with a warm-up (to get your core temperature up and muscles loose). Hotel Room Workout Warm-up Jumping jack: 25 reps Bodyweight squats: 15 reps Push-ups: 10 reps Lunges: 10 reps (each leg) Hip raises: 10 reps Do […]
Read MoreEating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workouts
1. Eat a healthy breakfast Breakfast If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough to finish breakfast at least one hour before your workout. Be well fueled going into a workout. Studies suggest that eating or drinking carbohydrates […]
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