Here are six common exercise injuries and the expert-approved strategies to handle them. If you hear your body talking, back off with these strategies. Stress Fractures Bruises that occur deep within the tissue and bone are called micro fractures. These often happen in the feet, pelvis, or lower leg bones. Symptoms include pain that worsens when pressing on the area, … [Read more...]
How to Do Sprints: Techniques, Benefits, Variations
There are two types of runners: those who are like cheetahs and can sprint 400 meters in a few beats but can't jog more than 5K, and those who think "slow and steady wins the race" and can run a marathon without their legs giving out. Although you might be happy sticking to your favorite workout, you could be missing out on some health and workout benefits by doing so. In … [Read more...]
Exercising When You’re Over 50: Best Practices and Routines
Exercise has a plethora of benefits that can improve your quality of life as you age. It can help with weight management, increase energy levels, and possibly even lessen the effects of aging. Additionally, exercise can benefit your brain and emotional state. If you want to maintain your current weight or feel more healthy overall, there are many ways to stay active after age … [Read more...]
Easy At-Home Yoga Sequence to Relieve Pressure
The yoga sequences below are designed to help relieve the pressure you're feeling in your head and heart, and that's locked up inside your body. They are simple, slow, and low-stress, and are designed to feel like an exhilarating and relaxing deep sigh. Warm-Up Yoga Sequence Spinal roll down Forward fold with dead hang Garland pose (or child’s pose) Spinal roll … [Read more...]
The Weird Side Effects of Weight Loss
Leahey explains that when people diet, they may inadvertently lose not just fat, but also muscle mass. Losing weight sometimes has unexpected side effects, according to Tricia Leahey, Ph.D., professor of psychiatry at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School. Leahey explains that people who diet may lose not just fat, but also muscle mass. The people who are … [Read more...]
Highly Effective Strategies for Relieving Stress and Losing Weight
When you are feeling overwhelmed by stress, it is important to have activities that will help you to relax. This can help to improve your overall well-being. The things that help you stay calm and relaxed at home might not be possible when you're out in the world. It's important to have a variety of stress relief tools available so you can find a method that works for … [Read more...]
The Real Reasons We Don’t Exercise
The good news is that there are ways to overcome the barriers to being active. Although there are many reasons why people don't exercise, studies have shown that there are ways to overcome these barriers. More than 60% of American adults don't get the recommended amount of physical activity, but more than 25% of adults are not active at all. There are various reasons why … [Read more...]
Progression in Running: Tips to Help You improve
One of the most important things in any successful running program is being able to see progress in your workouts. So, any workout that is successful is based on the idea of gradually increasing difficulty. What is progression? The process of progressing or advancing to the next stage of development is known as progression. You achieve progress when you steadily increase the … [Read more...]
10 Moves To Help Ease Knee Pain
Although it may seem daunting, exercising when you have arthritis is crucial. It increases strength and flexibility, reduces joint pain, and helps combat fatigue. You don't need to be a professional athlete to help reduce arthritis symptoms. Even moderate exercise can ease your pain and help you maintain a healthy weight. When arthritis threatens to immobilize you, exercise keeps you moving. … [Read more...]
Amazing Side Effects of Using Whey Protein Powder
Protein powders are popular nutrition supplements because they are easy to use and have many health benefits. Protein powders can help with weight management and muscle building. If you don't already use protein powder, I have a few good reasons why you should add it to your next meal or snack. It's important to keep in mind that not all protein powders are created equal, so you'll need to … [Read more...]