So you’re one of the millions of dog owners in the world? Congratulations! You already know how much fun you have with your four-legged friend, but you might not be aware of the health benefits you’re enjoying. Sure, it’s great when he sees you at the end of your workday, with his tail wagging and … Continue reading “Dog Owners Are Healthier! (6 reasons why)”
Category: Exercise and Weight Loss
Feeling Weak in the Knees? (do these simple leg exercises to improve leg strength!)
Trouble walking up stairs… stumbling on uneven ground… creaky knees and ankles – there are lots of simple activities that can let you know your legs aren’t the best they can be. While you can try to ignore the signs, you don’t want to risk a trip or fall that could have been avoided. So … Continue reading “Feeling Weak in the Knees? (do these simple leg exercises to improve leg strength!)”
How to Master the Perfect Pushup (5 simple tips)
A perfect pushup can take your chest workout to the next level, and it can also help strengthen your shoulders, arms, hips and legs. In fact, in just a few minutes a day, you can gain major overall body benefits from this old school move. But what’s the best way to do a push-up? Do … Continue reading “How to Master the Perfect Pushup (5 simple tips)”
7 Natural Remedies For Reducing Muscle Pain
Muscle pain can be difficult to tolerate. During the day, it is common to feel pain in the soft tissues of your muscles. Many people experience lower back pain, shoulder aches, and pains in other areas that are overused in the workplace. However, at night the pain often worsens, leaving millions of people just like … Continue reading “7 Natural Remedies For Reducing Muscle Pain”
How To Build Muscle The Healthy Way (5 steps)
Summer’s almost here! And that means showing off a lot more skin. So, it’s only natural that you want to build muscle and tone up for swimsuit season!
Happiness will save your life
The UN released their annual World Happiness Report last week, and the happiest country in the world is…Denmark. The U.S. came in at No. 13, up from No. 15 last year.
New Study Shows Eating Less Can Improve Your Mood
Today I’m going to touch on a subject that nearly everyone is interested in: Eating Less and Losing weight. Now, I’m sure you’re familiar with many of the health benefits you can gain by dropping a few pounds.
5 Brain Exercises that are Fun (and Challenging)
Brain exercises? Just like your biceps need an exercise regime to stay, so does your brain. Although you may not love going to the gym, brain exercises are pretty fun… and really effective to boost cognitive functions, including memory, speed, calculation, concentration, and more. Also known as neurobics, brain aerobics can be performed by anybody … Continue reading “5 Brain Exercises that are Fun (and Challenging)”
6 Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss (Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)
What if this year, your New Year’s resolution isn’t to lose as much weight as you can, as fast as you can? What if, instead, it’s to shed unwanted fat as smartly as you can, as safely as you can? If you’re working on losing excess weight, the safe rate of weight loss (according to … Continue reading “6 Secrets to Healthy Weight Loss (Tips You’ve Probably Never Heard Of)”
14 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
The holiday season is finally here. Over these seven weeks, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we’re faced with every food and drink temptation imaginable. And that makes it difficult to maintain peak health and fitness. For example, if you’ve been overweight in the past or are obese currently, your average holiday weight gain, according to … Continue reading “14 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain”