Exercise helps people to keep their weight at an optimal level and can help to lower the risk of some diseases. Exercising to maintain a healthy weight decreases a person’s risk of developing certain diseases, including type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.
The importance of good posture cannot be stressed enough in modern times. It extends far beyond our outward appearance and aesthetics. Posture refers to our body’s alignment and positioning with respect to gravity. Gravity exerts a force on our joints, ligaments and muscles whether we are standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture distributes this force through our body with minimal muscular effort and so that no one structure is overstressed. Sitting or standing with proper postural alignment allows us to work more efficiently with less fatigue and strain on our body’s ligaments and muscles.
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 a weak immune system. Here are… Continue Reading
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 your body to fight against them… Continue Reading
Sometimes, it’s much easier to just veg out on the couch with a cup of your favorite tea and an easy to read, lots of pictures, magazine. So, that’s just what I’m going to do until, I turn the page, and lo and behold, there’s a stunning 60 something woman all tangled up in some… Continue Reading
It’s rare that you hear someone say “I just LOVE cardio”. It’s the stuff that makes you sweat, makes you breathe heavy and on occasion, make you feel like you’re going to hurl. But does it have to be that bad or can you make fitness fun? What is the difference between cardio and strength… Continue Reading
At first glance, this may seem like a subject reserved for elite athletes and gym junkies, but in reality, every busy bee, pet parent, or a dad running after his hyperactive youngster could use a fitness boost. Everyday tasks and challenges can be just as arduous as your average gym routine, whether you’re hauling groceries… Continue Reading
Exercising is essential for keeping your body and mind healthy. Jogging, swimming, gym workouts, or any similar activities help keep you in shape and looking fit. Nutritionists and doctors insist on the many benefits of regular physical activity. It is worth noting that regular physical activity is a long-term commitment that you can pursue through… Continue Reading
Pilates is a physical fitness routine developed by Joseph Pilates, hence the name. It is more of a workout than a therapy and if done with proper guidance and awareness, can help improve flexibility, build up strength and develop control and endurance of the body. It is not like any fine day you just start… Continue Reading
Exercising and regular physical activity are vital for your health and fitness. That’s why we should all start working out in our teenage years, if not sooner, so we can develop healthy habits that’ll follow us even to our golden years. Staying in shape when you become a senior is essential to make your bones… Continue Reading
When you think about meditation, you probably envision people sitting on the floor with their eyes closed while chanting a mantra. Have you ever considered dance as a form of meditation? Dancing is a flowing and natural form of meditation for people who have a hard time sitting still for long periods. When you take… Continue Reading
An inevitable part of the aging process is that our bones also age and become weaker than ever before. Each of us loses bone, but there are things we can do to prevent ourselves from getting osteoporosis. How do you keep good bone health? In addition to regularly treating yourself to a full body deep… Continue Reading
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