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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
Does any of this sound familiar? You got a trainer to write up a gym workout plan for you, but you just can’t stick to it You got yourself a running buddy to motivate you to run, but you still skip days all the time You paid $500 for a gym membership, thinking that the …
Many of you have asked what resources we recommend for various things. So here is a list of our recommended products Note: This page will be be updated regularly. Last update: April 2020 Yoga Here are a few of our most popular yoga posts: Yoga Mats That Don’t Slip – great options for hot yoga …
If you’re suffering from diastasis recti, you know how frustrating it can be. Fortunately, there are a number of corrective exercises for diastasis recti that you can do at home that will help to heal the condition. And despite the scary stuff you might have read in Facebook groups for postpartum moms, surgery isn’t usually …
There are some people who won’t understand the title of this article. They’ll think to themselves, what does that even mean – “how to motivate yourself to workout?” Those are the types of people who have been going to the gym for years, absolutely love it and couldn’t imagine skipping a day. Then there are …
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 …
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 …
