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.
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? Cardio can be anything you want it to… 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
Clinical Pilates is a form of physical exercise that was developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th Century in Germany. The main aim of this physical exercise is to attain balance, core stability, strength, proper posture, flexibility and perfect breathing. It is widely practiced by many people all over the world, but it is… Continue Reading
A balance pad is a thick, square piece of foam which is used in balance training due to the instability of the sponge-like material it is made up of. This is to ensure that when you stand on the foam pad you learn to engage all of the muscles in your feet and your core… Continue Reading
No matter if you’re an experienced athlete or just a beginner at working out, the truth is that exercising on a daily basis has a lot of health benefits that mustn’t be overlooked. However, higher levels of physical activity come with a higher risk of getting injured while working out, which is, truth be told,… Continue Reading
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