Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity
You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to feel better, have more […]
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 […]
Read MoreDoes magnesium help you sleep?
Various studies have found that magnesium may have a range of benefits, including helping to improve sleep quality. Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in many foods and available as a supplement. Regulating GABA in the CNS: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is […]
Read MoreStretches and Exercises to Ease Sciatica Pain, from a PT
But sciatica may be new to you. The term is broadly used to describe pain that involves the sciatic nerve, which runs down the back of the leg. People describe sciatica as a dull, aching, shooting or even burning pain. You may […]
Read MoreDoes magnesium help you sleep?
Various studies have found that magnesium may have a range of benefits, including helping to improve sleep quality. Magnesium is a mineral naturally present in many foods and available as a supplement. Although more research is necessary to determine how […]
Read MoreWhy You Should Exercise Your Way Through Menopause
Weight Gain Doesn’t Have to be Part of Menopause What’s more, exercise can help you keep your weight under control. Many women think that weight gain during menopause is only associated with hormonal changes, but studies have found that women […]
Read MoreHow To Increase Stamina
5 ways to increase stamina Try these tips to build stamina: 1. Exercise Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when you’re feeling low on energy, but consistent exercise will help build your stamina. Results of a 2017 studyTrusted […]
Read MoreExercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress
Exercise and stress relief Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits. It pumps up your endorphins. Physical activity helps bump up […]
Read MorePutting Health Over Convenience
Kara A. Witzke, PhD, leads the exercise and sport science program at Oregon State University-Cascades. Her work in the health and fitness industry spans more than 20 years and has included positions in personal training, cardiac rehabilitation, workplace wellness, fitness […]
Read MoreHormones During Exercise
GROWTH HORMONE – Release of growth hormone increases when aerobic exercise increases. This hormone increases the use of fat as fuel! It stimulates protein synthesis, strength of bones, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. ENDORPHINS – Blocks pain, decreases appetite, creates the […]
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