How To Reduce Muscle Soreness After Working Out

Despite all the wonderful and myriad ways in which exercise can improve your health, it is not without its downside – muscle soreness after working out! A good hard workout does wonders for the body, but that can be easy to forget that when you wake up the next morning with so much muscle soreness … Read more

A Complete Guide to Using Acupressure Mats

Woman lying on an acupressure mat

Introduction If your body has been feeling tense and rigid, you may need acupressure. It is an ancient art of healing originating from China that combines both acupuncture and reflexology. During an acupressure session, pressure is applied to certain places on your body, called acupoints. These acupoints, when pressed, release the stress buildup, causing muscle … Read more

What is the Best TENS Unit?

Best TENS unit

Have you heard about TENS units and how they can help you recover from workouts more quickly and also reduce pain? We have the whole scoop today… TENS is an abbreviation of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation. A TENS machine is used to provide relief to muscles by the application of an electric current. This can … Read more

10 Kettlebell Exercises for Weight Loss

kettelbell exercises for weight loss

If you’re after a high-intensity exercises that torches fat, can be completed in 20 minutes, works your entire body and can be done by beginners to advanced athletes, then kettlebells are the equipment you’re looking for. Recently, I was diagnosed with Morton’s neuroma, a painful, non-cancerous growth that surrounds the digital nerve of the second … Read more

5 Awesome Stair Climber Machine Benefits That’ll Change Your Mind About This Dusty Old Machine!

Stair climber machine, step mill, stair master, stair machine… whatever you call this machine, I’m sure you’ve seen it before. The stair climber machine is a pretty common fixture in most gyms. It’s also one of the most overlooked machines – most people seem to favor the treadmill or elliptical over the old, faithful stairs. … Read more

How to Start a Yoga Practice at Home

how to start a yoga practice at home

If you’ve wanted to start practicing yoga but you find attending a studio intimidating, you’re not alone. Many yoga devotees experienced that exact same feeling in the lead up to stepping into a yoga studio for the first time. And while it can be amazing to practice yoga at a studio that you connect with, … Read more

4 Fast HIIT Workouts for Beginners

Fast HIIT workouts for beginners

HIIT workouts are an incredibly effective way to torch calories without spending hours on the treadmill. But if you’re new to HIIT workouts, it’s important that you start with HIIT workouts for beginners. If you start your HIIT training with a workout that’s too advanced, you run the risk of injury. And despite the many … Read more

11 Motivational Fitness Mantras To Inspire You

motivational fitness mantras

The mind is an incredibly powerful tool. Our thoughts have the ability to shape our lives and to determine our future life trajectory, and once we learn how to train our minds, get rid of self-limiting beliefs, and stop becoming a product of our circumstances, a whole new world will open up. This is particularly … Read more