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Yoga vs. Pilates: Which One Is Better for You and What Are the Benefits?
03/11/2024
Post-workout nutrition is a yummy part of exercise recovery, but what to eat after a workout—and when you should start refueling—isn’t as clear-cut as you may assume.
Ready to try a new workout, and wondering whether you should take the advice of your friend who swears by her yoga class or the one who never misses...
This Is Your Step-by-Step Guide To Finally Conquer Pull-Ups
31/10/2024
Pull-ups are one of those exercises that will instantly have you feeling like a badass whether you can do one amazing rep or 10. But we'd be lying if we said they were easy to nail. If you're up for a challenge and ready to learn how to do pull-ups, we've got the game plan straight...
Some Stress Is Actually Good for You. Here’s How to Get Better at Dealing with It
27/10/2024
You might think of stress as good or bad. Planning a wedding? Good stress, right? Losing your job? Bad stress. But that’s not exactly the right way to look at it.
“Stress is just our body’s natural way of responding to demanding circumstances. It’s a programmed neurobiologica...
10 Key Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy for Life
24/10/2024
On Tuesday, the American Heart Association released its list of the 10 key components that make up a heart-healthy eating pattern...
Working Out at Home? Common Mistakes That Can Lead to Injury
21/10/2024
Taking our workouts virtual is just another one of the adjustments we’ve all had to make this year. And while continuing to exercise at home is important for maintaining our physical and mental health, it also presents the opportunity for injury.
Not having a trainer by your side to keep you in check means that you could be performing...
Dangerous Side Effects of Drinking a Whole Bottle of Wine
18/10/2024
We're sure you can recite 30 reasons to polish off that bottle of cabernet—you got a promotion… it's Friday… antioxidants and other benefits of wine! All can be argued, perhaps, but have you thought about the reasons you shouldn't drink a full bottle all by yourself (even if it's alongside friends)? And why it's much healthier to share the grape?
10 Things to Know About Trail Running Before You Get Started
15/10/2024
I’ve always loved the trails, so when I first started to run, you would think I’d get right into trail running, right? Well, it wasn’t quite so simple.
As a longtime backpacking guide, I knew my way around the wilderness. But when I started running, I found it challenging to navigate the trails at a faster pace. I would tiptoe downhill, trying not to slip...
8 Ways to Stay Healthy if You Sit at a Computer All Day, Every Day
12/10/2024
Computer work may not be an active job, but it can definitely take a toll on the body. After all, when you sit at a desk for hours on end, you're more likely to experience physical and mental strain. Sitting all day can also set the stage for a sedentary lifestyle, increasing your risk for chronic health issues like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart disease...
The Essential Guide to Tai Chi for Beginners
08/10/2024
For many, a balanced wellness routine involves a blend of physically challenging activities, including HIIT workouts, yoga flows, and cardio-heavy sweat sessions, and mental health-enhancers, such as meditation or micro-mindfulness exercises. While there's nothing wrong with splitting free time between the two types of practices, there is one activity that allows you to accomplish both at the same time: Tai Chi...
How Runners Can Avoid Overuse Injury
05/10/2024
As the grips of winter (hopefully) lessens in the next few weeks across the country, people will be eager to shake off their cabin fever and get outside to get active.
But it might not be the wisest decision to go straight out the door to your first long run workout after a long layoff. Depending on your state of health and fitness, your exercise program should begin with a discussion of your goals and desires...