A bodyweight exercise routine can form part of an effective and efficient exercise plan. No equipment is needed, and yet there are plenty of ways to progress the exercises without the use of dumbbells, barbells or machines. Instead of using external objects, your own body weight is used as resistance....
To overcome obesity is a common struggle in our culture. Many of us try fad diets and watch our weight yo-yo, or only seem to see the numbers on the scale go up. It can be disheartening and discouraging. That’s why it has to go beyond just what you’re...
There are many different types of physical therapy to choose from. Ask any professional athlete, and they’ll gladly tell you the name of their most trusted physical therapist. The one who helped them recover after a debilitating injury or simply helped them prevent one with the proper preparation for their...
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 your...
The beginnings of Yoga were developed by the Indus-Sarasvati civilization in Northern India over 5,000 years ago. The word yoga was first mentioned in the oldest sacred texts, the Rig Veda. The Vedas were a collection of texts containing songs, mantras and rituals to be used by Brahmans, the Vedic...
When you think of relaxing activities, you probably picture yoga, meditation or slow strolls in the park. But these activities are not for everyone. Some people require a little more adrenaline in order to relieve stress and boost the production of happy hormones, so they resort to adventure sports...
Why do bones get weak over time? If there is one thing that no person can avoid, it is aging. No matter how much we may try to deny the inevitable, our bodies grow and mature. However, once we start to reach older ages, many of our functions start...
Testosterone is a sexual hormone produced in the testes and ovaries of men and women around the world, and for almost 100 years, testosterone has been used by extreme athletes & it can help you to improve your athletic performance too. First given by injection on a large scale...
If you love the holistic practice of yoga and are looking to take it to the next level, try incorporating new methods that breathe life into your routine. Repeating the same sessions with the same poses, and never pushing yourself with something new, can quickly kill your passion and...
Getting older may mean you're gaining wisdom, spending time with your family, and enjoying your life by doing what you want to do. It may also mean that you are finding it challenging to stay fit as you age. Staying in shape and taking care of yourself as you...
