A new beginning, fresh start, reinvention, mulligan, or do-over are all terms that we tend to equate with major life changes—the beginning (or end) of a relationship, a move across the country, a new apartment or house, birth of a child, or starting a new job. I was once told that if it doesn’t challenge
True circuit training is demanding. It is difficult. It’s why many eschew it for easier forms of exercise. If you want to truly reap the benefits of it you’ll find a way to do it because circuit training has such an upside: Improved cardiovascular conditioning Increased muscular strength Maximized calorie burning Improved mobility and flexibility Enhanced muscular endurance
(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory
I started boxing in my early 30’s. I fell in love with the rhythm, intensity, and aura of the ‘sweet science.’ Most the guys I boxed with were in their teens or twenties, but as a fitness fanatic, I figured I could keep up because kept myself in great shape. Besides, I thought, a lot of
Chances are you have heard the term high-intensity interval training (HIIT) tossed around. Well, it’s a workout term and with summer just around the corner and the renewed interest in burning fat that many people have this time of year, it is time to figure it out. So, what exactly does it mean? In short,
In a warp-speed world, it can be difficult to entertain even the thought of slowing down for a meditation. The following mindfulness exercise, excerpted from The Art of Breathing: The Secret to Living Mindfully by Danny Penman, Ph.D., is an “insight meditation” that helps particularly distractible folks settle into themselves. For thousands of years, people have used
Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged womenagainst cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, Ph.D., of the University of
(Natural News) Our ancestors knew about the benefits of avocado, one of the oldest food plants in Mexico. The natives of Mexico treated avocado as both a food and medicine. The Aztecs used avocado leaves, seed, seed oil, and fruit pulp treat various diseases. They made tea out of the leaves and took them as medicine
Compared to Olympic lifts for training explosive qualities, the swing is easier to learn with lower risk. Adding a band makes it even more explosive. Main Benefit – Hip Power The band helps with pulling the kettlebell towards you, an element many overlook or forget while doing the exercise. Try to minimize „downtime“ and make
Balance your muscles, get conditioned, and torch fat with this 10-minute circuit. This workout will balance your muscles, increase endurance, and lower body fat. Perform each exercise for one minute straight, using a weight that is 30% of your one-rep max for that lift. Rest for one minute and then move on. Perform each set with all-out
