We know our emotions have an effect on our overall wellness. Studies have shown that high levels of stress or feelings of satisfaction correspond with health and fitness status.
But you might be surprised to learn how expressions of love, care and concern, can be directly linked with our bodies’ physical reactions. It seems we get a lot from giving.
Did you ever wonder if you should be moving quicker through your lower body exercises as you get stronger? Or how long you should hold a yoga pose when you’re new to it?
Slowing down, speeding up, holding, stopping and starting—these variations in tempo can help you progress your workouts at just the right pace to improve your results.
One of the major marathons on the world circuit, the Chicago (Bank of America) Marathon took place on October 12, producing expected inspiration from its top finishers.
Not all of the top ten runners to finish were shoe-ins, though. The stand out’s state of mind, along with the top American racers’, teaches us about going the distance.
We spend much of the year looking forward to summer, or looking back on it with fondness. We love the warmth of the sun and the freshness of a soft summer rain.
But before long, summer weather has a habit of wearing on us. Sunny days turn to unbearable heat, and stormy weekends spoil our plans. Here’s how to deal with it all!
It’s no secret that exercise and healthy eating can have a big impact on the way you look and feel – but there are more to the benefits of a fit lifestyle than your physique and energy levels.
Fitness and diet are contributing factors in the prevention of diseases that pose the biggest risk factors, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Because the body isn’t perfectly symmetrical, we all have strength imbalances to some extent. Strong and weak sides are natural, while injuries and habits can accentuate them even more.
You have a dominant leg and arm, and you might have certain muscles that simply respond better. Here are some tips for bringing up your smaller side or your weaker muscle groups.
