If you’re like most people, you’ve probably suffered from back pain at one point or another. According to the National Centers for Health Statistics, back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under 45 years old. More than 26 million Americans between the ages of 20-64 experience frequent back pain and it is … Read more
It’s not uncommon for people to want a better-looking booty, but a great side effect of strengthening this area of the body is a healthier lower back. Your muscles hold your skeletal structure in—or out—of place, which can have a profound effect on how you feel and whether or not you experience pain. Strengthening and … Read more
Here are 10 tips to make the most of a trip to your local farmers market for delicious, nutritious, inexpensive, and locally grown fruits and vegetables straight from the farm to your kitchen table. Seasonal produce such as spring vegetables are bountiful right now, so don’t wait until the weekend to grab your reusable bags. 1. Find … Read more
Most people take part in aerobic activity to improve their cardiovascular endurance and burn fat. People weight-train to maintain lean muscle tissue and build strength. Those are the two most important elements of a fitness program, right? Actually, there are three important elements. Regrettably, flexibility training is often neglected. Benefits of flexibility training include: Some … Read more
Desk jobs, driving, swimming and carrying boxes all have one thing in common: the use of the arms and chest to perform the task. A large percentage of what we do in life is in front of us, making it common for the muscles in the front of our body to become hypertonic (i.e., shortened) and limiting chest, shoulder and arm flexibility.? The pectoralis … Read more
Developing core strength is essential for everyday health and well-being, as a strong core protects the spine, reduces back pain, enhances movement patterns, and improves balance, stability and posture. There are many methods for developing core strength, as well as various pieces of equipment that assist in that development. However, there are plenty of exercises that require only body … Read more
Whether you want to fortify a regular fitness routine or add some variety to your plan, this 10-day workout plan can amplify your efforts by revving up both your workouts and your metabolism. It’s based on the highly effective format called high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which alternates very high-intensity efforts with brief periods of active recovery, and features both muscular and cardiorespiratory training. Following are descriptions of the muscular-training and cardio components, the HIIT workouts … Read more
Sitting for prolonged periods is a common aspect of modern life, whether it’s in front of a TV, at a desk or during long commutes. The increased use of virtual environments in various aspects of our lives like school, work or telehealth, as well as conveniences like increased curbside pickup and food delivery services, are recent contributors to increased sitting. The bottom line is that most people in … Read more
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, which has been used to promote the importance of physical activity, physical fitness and sports participation for more than 40 years. There are countless ways to be physically active, from joining recreational sports leagues and going to the gym regularly to taking after-dinner walks and chasing your kids or grandkids … Read more
Exercise is physical stress imposed upon the body, but it’s during the post-exercise recovery phase between workouts that the body actually changes as a result of the exercise stimulus. One of the most effective methods for recovering from a hard workout is something that you already do, but you probably don’t do enough of it, or … Read more