Written by longtime yoga teacher, this article illustrates the ways that the American lifestyle is changing the the discipline of Yoga. The erstwhile discipline both physical and mental has slowly given way to a much more time efficient and practical philosophy. Shorter classes, less new age chatter about becoming or losing oneself. She addresses these […]
When was the last time you skipped rope? Well, for most of us it has been more than a little while. Skipathon is a world wide event asking for individuals to skip rope in order to raise money for low income communities around the world for sporting equipment. This charity will hope thousands children experience […]
If you have a dumbbell set it will be all you need to do this solid and concise lower body workout. This is also a really great for an at home routine that you can do without any fluff or drive time to the gym. If you’re traveling and are able to pack a water […]
Despite what others may seem to force us to think, we don’t need to drink as much traditional milk as the public makes you think. I have been discovering great alternatives to cow’s milk. The shelves are now stocked with all kinds of different types of milk alternatives. You can now pick from different seeds, […]
As a runner, good nutrition is important. Keys to good nutrition include consuming the right amount of macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include protein, fat, and carbohydrates, while micronutrients include vitamins and minerals. Consuming these nutrients in the right proportions is crucial to maintain the energy you need to exercise, while also minimizing oxidative stress. What […]
Meditation while increasingly popular in today’s world may still be a little intimidating for most but it shouldn’t be. Don’t look at the ideas that pop out of nowhere into your mind as the enemy but work with them. Give that mind of yours with a million things running through it a job: to focus. […]
http://www.today.com/news/normal-barbie-uses-real-womens-measurements-6C10533511 Meet “normal” Barbie: She’s not impossibly tall and skinny, but instead created in the proportions of the average 19-year-old American woman. Created with a 3-D printer, “normal’’ Barbie has also drawn some attention for having a bigger backside than the standard Barbie. Singer Demi Lovato, who has been an advocate of preventing eating […]
When You Really Absolutely Need An Ab Blast… If you have ten minutes you have enough time to get a quick ab workout and keep your healthy lifestyle on track. It’s not always possible to dedicate a full hour, (or even more), to your physical fitness goals on any given day. Let’s face it, life […]
Father and Son Do Aerobics (Video) While some kids play with blocks during their playtime, this little boy instead likes to hop on his dad’s back like a pony and perform his aerobic exercises with him. via Read more: http://dailypicksandflicks.com/2016/04/01/father-and-son-do-aerobics-video/
Get Buzzed Dreading the gym? Have a cup (or two) of coffee before you go. A 2014 study in the Journal of Applied Physiology found that when participants consumed caffeine 90 minutes before and 30 minutes after riding a stationary bike, they found their workout more enjoyable and a little easier than when they did […]
(CNN)Humans aren’t the only ones who can have successful weight loss stories. Eight months ago, a 7-year-old obese dachshund appropriately named “Fat Vincent” tipped the scales at 38 pounds. He was very unhealthy and depressed. He had just been surrendered over to a county animal shelter after his owner had died. He could […]
You know what’s great about working out from home? Well there’s at least three things that come to mind off the top of my head. One: No commute! Even if your gym membership is only 15 minutes away by car that’s still a half hour added to your daily busy schedule on any day you’ve […]
If you are willing to put in the work and aren’t afraid of real weight lifting, then this video will do you well. Many women are afraid of weight lifting and believe the only path to fitness is heavy use of aerobic only workouts and substantial reduction of calorie intake. But what many fail to […]
How to Jump Start Your Aerobic Fitness to Rock Your 2016! What do you do when the holidays are suddenly over and all you see ahead of you is a long, cold, gray winter? Get out and jump start your aerobic fitness, that’s what. Here are 5 ways to get motivated, stay interested, and feel the […]
How to Reduce Your Sugar Cookie This time of year, it’s practically impossible to resist every sweet temptation. My personal weakness is sugar cookies. They practically grab me and force my lips around them. What’s more, it’s the holidays! I think I deserve a cookie or two (just not a cookie or 20). That said, […]
Don’t Get Feeble… I have noticed that when observing someone who appears to be feeble that the first tell tale sign is an unsure shuffling walk. Also too, it would seem an overall look of dismay as if to say: “It’s possible I may fall over at any moment!” Given what we can all see with […]
Always Looking for a Quicker Faster Way to Get the Job Done? It’s true. We are always so busy. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a 10 minute workout that you could knock out and get results that work? You know what they say? If it’s too good to be true it probably is. But […]
Keep Track Of Your Fitness Goals On Auto-Pilot Fitbit has announced a new feature called SmartTrack that can determine what kinds of exercise activities your doing with out the need to demand any input from the user beyond setting your Fitbit to Exercise Mode. This is a development that will allow you to more accurately […]
Starting An Aerobics Regime By Middle Age Reaps Benefits As We Continue To Age There have been times I have been reluctant to start a work out, but there’s never been a time that I have done one and regretted it. Anyone who’s participated in an exercise regime for a period of time will sing […]
