Exercise
Push-ups: Three of the most common mistakes
One of the most popular strength training exercises is probably the push-up. It is a strength exercise that you can do anywhere. If you do them fast enough, it also gets your heart beating pretty quickly (adding a cardio effect). However, this is an exercise that I see people doing incorrectly more often than not…
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Combine Cardio and Abs
We can do all the sit-ups and crunches we want, but what about that annoying layer of “extra” skin on top of our awesome abs?! You know what I’m talking about, you can feel the muscle underneath, but how do you burn off that top layer? That’s where cardio comes into play. Why not add..
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Walk It Off
Yes, walking DOES make a difference. You don’t have to run or bike miles and miles to be active and healthy. It really is as simple as walking, we just need to do more of it. A study published in “Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise” (October 2010) had researchers use pedometers to track..
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Heart Awareness
So, you know that small organ that’s pumping in your chest? It’s a pretty important organ, kind of a big deal. This is your chance to start thinking about that little, hard-working ball of muscle. It only provides oxygen to every cell in your body. Besides breathing, it’s the main reason we are alive. Why..
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Add 35 Years to Your Life
Want to add 35 years to your life? Who doesn’t want to live longer?! Here are healthy habits you should include in your lifestyle to up your chances of living longer: Make good friends: Adds 7 years Use a standing desk: Adds 2 years Floss: Adds 6 years Eat a cup of raw vegetables a..
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How to stretch at your desk!
Most people spend half the day or more at a desk or behind a computer, or both. By the end of the day we usually have a sore back, neck, shoulders, maybe even hips. How do we get our work done, but not end up limping home? Of course, the answer is STRETCHING!! If you..
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Love-Handles Be Gone
Although I would love to say that you can do targeting exercises for certain areas of your body and be sure to lose the weight in that area, but that’s not usually the case. You can work certain muscles and get tighter/stronger in that area, but your body is going to lose the overlying fat..
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Motivation
Motivation can come in many forms. For exercise and health it can come in the form of pictures (a picture of yourself that you do or don’t like, a picture of a fit celebrity), in the form of an event (New Year’s resolution, a high school reunion, a wedding), in the form of numbers (health..
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Forward Fold to Freedom
What is one stretch that can help your back (especially low-back), hips, hamstrings, neck? Answer: FORWARD FOLD. Challenge Here is your mission, if you choose to accept it: 1 minute forward fold after waking up and before going to bed, everyday. Forward Fold A forward fold is best done standing, but you can..
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Helpful Motivation Ideas
No matter what we tell ourselves, it’s harder to get everything done during the holidays. It’s harder to stay in a routine, especially our healthy eating and exercising routines. One of the best ways to stay motivated and in a routine is by using a workout partner. Some of you may have explored the option..
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