HIIT exercises (high-intensity interval training) are an increasingly popular form of exercise and for good reason. It is by far one of the most effective and efficient ways to boost your metabolism and tone your body when you’re short on time. The idea is simple: alternate intense bursts of activity
Is walking 10,000 steps really the magic number or is it simply movement that is the goal? There is no debate that walking and movement is good for us and increasing our physical activity can come with many benefits, but achieving a certain number of steps a day can feel
Whether you’re doing weightlifting squats at the gym, lifting your baby’s car seat all day long, or you lift consistently for your day job, you’re at risk of injuring your lower back. Understandably, most people aren’t often focused on technique when they are picking up a crying child, moving a
Eating a healthy diet is bedrock for long-term health and wellness, but it’s not enough to keep you trim and toned. For people who don’t have time or money to hit the gym every day, walking to lose weight offers a free and enjoyable way to slim down and stay
Yoga as a practice has been around for over 5,000 years, so it is likely there might be something to it. Some of the more common reasons people give yoga a try are that it can offer you stress relief, be a physical practice that helps with overall fitness, or
Getting your kids up and active is a great way to keep them centered and focused. The World Health Organization recommends all children, ages 5 – 17, should get at least 60 minutes of aerobic activity a day. This can include “games, play, sports, transportation, chores, recreation, physical education, or
Want to add some flair to your workout routine? Then put the mini-trampoline on your must-have list. Not only is it affordable and easy to add to your home gym, but jumping on a mini-trampoline (otherwise known as rebounding) can be a great addition to your fitness routine. It’s also
Chiropractic care helps athletes and those looking to improve their fitness levels prevent injuries. Physical activities like daily exercises and sports can help improve your health. They also put a lot of stress on your body overall. In fact, putting your body through physical activities can result in painful sprains,
If you’re bored with your regular fitness routine or would rather be outside enjoying the sun this summer, make plans to stay cool at the pool instead! It’s been proven that working out with water exercises two to three times a week can make a significant impact in your strength,
When you think of yoga, flexibility, relaxation and maybe meditation come to mind. Yet, the application of yoga as a system of healing rarely enters the Western mind. Despite today’s widespread reliance on Western medicine (drugs), yoga has been used for thousands of years for concerns like high blood pressure
Health is a vehicle for living the life you’ve always dreamed of. Climb that mountain, reach your business goals and love unconditionally as if it were your last act on Earth because one day soon our lives will be over but these moments won’t!
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