All workouts exert stress on your body, trigger fluctuations in your hormones and enzyme levels and leave you fatigued. But they also lead to weight loss, muscle growth, improved cardiovascular health and insulin sensitivity. However, your post workout recovery routine has a big impact on your health goals, athletic...
Every pregnancy is different, which means that you cannot know with certainty how much weight you’ll gain. While your friend may have doubled her pre-partum weight, you just may be lucky and only carry your baby’s weight with only a few pounds more. Either way, you’ll want your pre-pregnancy...
Healthy sleeping habits, which contribute to sleep hygiene, can play a major role in improving your quality of life. Sufficient amounts of sleep will improve your heart health, (you can watch videos on heart health here). boost your cognitive function and raise your overall mood. It can also reduce...
Those who work out regularly are always in danger of an injury. This is especially true for those who have home gyms and work out there, without any sort of supervision of a coach or a trainer. Some of these injuries happen more frequently than others and it takes...
The biggest enemy and roadblock in the career of an athlete or any sportsperson is sports injuries. But with the correct supervision and nourishment, such injuries can be healed. Top orthopedic surgeons specializing in sports have a somewhat similar approach to treating and recovering from such injuries. There are...
Deciding to make changes to your life by starting an exercise program is a huge but beneficial decision. Some of the benefits of adding exercise to your life could include reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Besides the health benefits, your mood, your strength, and self-esteem will...
Dedication to your physical fitness goals and sticking to them is a work in itself. You need to show up several times a week, work hard, lift heavy – and you know how aching and burning it may leave you feeling sometimes. But if your goal is to grow...
Are you a morning person? If the answer is no, you may have trouble getting up and starting the day. You might think that exercising in the morning is impossible for you, but what if we tell you how to make morning fitness fun?
We have a list of exercises...
Many people underestimate the importance of a good mattress, but anyone who’s ever had a bad one can tell you about the nights full of tossing and turning, searching in vain for that sweet spot. Along with discomfort, having a poor mattress can lead to chronic pain, exhaustion, and...
Aging affects human bodies in various ways. Yes, gray hair and wrinkles may be the most obvious signs that you are getting older, but they are not something you should worry about. There are health concerns that are quite common for seniors and that’s why you need to prepare...
