Be sure your “trainer” (or at least he or she giving out directions) is certified. Many people nowadays are simply running “bootcamps” in the local parks barking out instructions at the top of their lungs, screaming and yelling at you and they themselves couldn’t answer the question “why are you making me do this?” Certified […]
posted on December 26, 2013 by
What’s a normal resting heart rate?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-rate/AN01906
posted on December 5, 2013 by
Arthritis Management Can Include Yoga
Yoga is an ancient Indian spiritual practice that millions enjoy today for its many physical and mental benefits. Yoga may bring some relief to people who have arthritis or similar diseases. Of the many different kinds of yoga, Hatha yoga is considered gentle. The different gentle body poses are coupled with breathing and relaxation techniques. […]
posted on December 5, 2013 by
Post-Turkey Detox: 4 Cleansing Steps
After a day of getting stuffed with stuffing, crammed with cookies, and saturated with cider, a cleansing day is a great idea. Celebrations call for indulgence, and sometimes, despite out best intentions, we overdo it. This holiday season, detoxify and recover naturally with these four simple steps! 1. The Morning After: Lift with lemon water […]
posted on December 5, 2013 by
Exercise During Pregnancy Can Boost Your Baby’s Brain (ABC News)
By Shazia Mehmood Siddique, M.D. For women who are pregnant, as little as 20 minutes of exercise three times per week can advance a newborn’s brain activity, according to a new study. Researchers at the University of Montreal presented these findings at the Neuroscience 2013 conference in San Diego on Sunday, providing moms-to-be with […]
posted on November 21, 2013 by
10 ways your wrecking your workout!
Here are 10 of the most common mistakes people make when working out, please check out this article and see which ones you are guilty of? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/19/workout-mistakes_n_4298273.html
posted on November 12, 2013 by
Fishing Can help alleviate PTSD and related issues
YES YES YES! I’ve been saying it for years, whenever I feel the stress is getting to me, I go fishin’. Scientists have done numerous studies on the relaxing effects of wettin’ a line. Researchers have even come up with a term “piscatorial” meaning having to do with fishing. Veterans returning home from war, those […]
posted on November 12, 2013 by
Go Take a Hike!
I’m gonna share a lil’ secret the big drug companies don’t want you to know. Getting out and being active can severely reduce or completely eliminate some of the prescription drugs you may be on. When life gets you down, or you’re feeling stressed out to the point of making yourself ill (yes, stress can […]
posted on November 12, 2013 by
Health Benefits of Camping!
Yes, you read that correctly, camping has numerous health benefits as you see in this article. Being a huge fan of camping and the outdoors, sometimes something as simple as going away for a weekend and staying outdoors can revitalize you. We get so caught up in work and the daily grind that a simple […]
posted on November 12, 2013 by
3 most common mistakes when training for size
For those of you out there trying to increase overall size or pack on some muscle here are a few common mistakes that when avoided may help you attain the gains you’re looking for. Want to thank our friends at Stack.com for the info. http://www.stack.com/2013/11/04/workout-mistakes/