In the world of physical fitness and therapy, there is and has been an ongoing war against excessive sitting. A sedentary lifestyle has become the norm for many individuals both old and young. This doesn’t necessarily link directly with laziness either, as many might think. Just think how easy it is to get caught up in sitting […]
Trying to shop for someone who is into (or trying to get into) healthy living? There are some questions you should ask yourself to start, such as: What form of exercise do they like most? Are they tech savvy? What do they spend their free-time doing? Do they typically exercise indoors, outdoors or both? Do […]
When muscle cramping strikes, it feels like there are few things quite as annoying as them. They flare up at inconvenient times, completely interrupting whatever we’re doing and sending us writhing in pain. Thankfully, these typically last for a brief period, but some cramping can be so severe and painful that the after-effects linger for a longer […]
While it may often be the most convenient option, going alone on some tasks can prove to make them more difficult. Sometimes we think we can or even need to handle something on our own, when that may not be the best choice. Being around others who work out can help us greatly in our quest […]
Our bodies are instruments of balance, and equilibrium is key. Without it, there is a risk of things going awry or becoming harmful. While this may sound either farfetched or complicated, it simplifies if you consider some different types of applications. For instance, this type of mentality is most commonly used when discussing a person’s […]
For many hard working individuals, caffeine is the life-juice that keeps them moving throughout the day. It’s the first thing they think about when they wake up in the morning and it’s the their first go-to when things start getting sluggish in the middle of the day. It is a trusted source of energy that […]
The varying ways that exercise impacts your body can never be understated. The whole concept and driving force of working out is the idea of change. We’re trying to change our body in one way or another — and exercise (along with eating well) is the vehicle that gets us there. There are so many ways […]
Even though winter finally seems to be coming to a close, it may not feel like it for some of us. For those that have an admittedly low cold tolerance, days hovering around the 40s and 50s could potentially feel like freezing temps — even without wind chill consideration. To them, most of the year […]
For many, how and when we exercise is a direct response to what we eat. How so? It may be that we are working out in order to burn a specific amount of calories, say, from that burger at lunch. Or maybe we’re working out in the morning in order to indulge later on in the day. It’s […]
When you hear the term “all natural”, it’s hard not to immediately associate it with health –– and for good reason. So going “natural” when it comes to your feet is definitely with benefit. In fact, tossing off our socks and shoes to go barefoot can offer a couple health benefits. From helping our foot […]
