6 Stretches for Sciatica Pain Relief
What is the sciatic nerve? Sciatic nerve pain can be so excruciating and debilitating that you don’t even want to get off the couch. Common causes of sciatica can include a ruptured disk, a narrowing of the spine canal (called spinal stenosis), and injury. […]
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6 Imbalances That Cause Pain—and How to Fix Them
Greg Presto with Shape Magazine Hurting when you exercise? Something could be uneven (and it’s probably not what you think) Pushing through the pain? Stop. Now. “Pain is a medical condition and a medical issue,” says Brett Jones, owner of […]
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HOW ALCOHOL DIMINISHES MUSCLE GAIN
EMPTY CALORIES Alcohol is empty calories. It doesn’t have any nutrients, but does have a caloric value of 7 calories per gram. In just one shot (1.5oz) of 80 proof vodka there’s nearly 100 calories. For those of you trying to […]
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Exercise On-the-Go: The Best 5-Minute Workout Routines
Some weeks are busier than others, but let’s face it—when are you not on the go and feeling frazzled? “So many women give up their workouts because they assume it’s a waste if they can’t do an entire routine,” says […]
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6 Exercises That Help Your Lower Back Pain
This is adapted from Dr. Jordan Metzl’s Running Strong: The Sports Doctor’s Complete Guide to Staying Healthy and Injury-Free for Life. You may not think your lower back has much of a role in running, but when you run, you hold […]
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Why behavior change is hard – and why you should keep trying
Successful change comes only in stages. How long it takes is an individual matter. You may be well on your way to making some of the changes you resolved to make back in January. If so, that’s great. If not, […]
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15 Ways to Keep Your Kids Active This Summer
The end of the school year can cause a panic in parents. It doesn’t matter if you’re working full time or at home with the kids, the fears are the same: you don’t want your children to spend their summer […]
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Pregnancy exercises – The Mayo Clinic
Wall pushups Interested in pregnancy exercises? Good for you! Pregnancy exercises can help you improve your core strength, tone your muscles and prepare for labor. Before you get started, remember to put safety first. Avoid moves that make you feel […]
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Silly but Effective – Talk To Your Food
Many (most) of us have emotional/stress eating issues. We have a bad day and immediately (without thinking) hit the lounge or the pantry for a sweet or salty treat. Here is where the cycle begins. Stress Trigger Eat because of […]
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Bye-bye back pain
“As a trainer, I hear the words ‘Oh, my aching back’ far too often. Frequently, back pain is a sign of muscular imbalances,” celebrity trainer Kathy Kaehler says. “Here’s a test: Stand with your back to a wall, shoulder blades […]
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