7 Health Benefits of Planks

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Maybe you remember planking as that short-lived online craze way back when; lying face down on top of random objects and posting pictures on Twitter and Facebook. Well, the kind of planking you may be more familiar with is the dreaded minute of holding…

Exercises To Prevent Saggy Skin

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None of us are immune to the effects of time. Our hair thins and greys, wrinkles begin to form, and bones seem to creak. One of the most common signs of aging, however, is the loose or saggy skin. While it’s natural and happens to everyone, that doesn’…

8 Yoga Poses to Calm Restless Legs Syndrome

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Are your twitching legs keeping you awake at night? Do you regularly feel like you have an itch that you just can’t scratch? You may be suffering from restless legs syndrome. In this article, we’ll talk about the causes of this condition, and…

How These Popular Shoe Brands Negatively Impacting Your Posture And Alignment Of The Body

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This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. In our contemporary society, the act of slipping on shoes before stepping out has become as routine as donning underwea…

The Story of Jack LaLanne: The Grandfather of Fitness

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Jack LaLanne, born in 1914 in San Francisco, California, was a pioneer in the fitness industry. He is known as the “Godfather of Fitness,” “The First Fitness Superhero,” and the “Grandfather of Fitness.” It is from h…

10 Stretching Exercises to Make You As Flexible As a Cat in 4 Weeks

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Have you ever watched a cat move? They’re so quick, agile, and flexible. Then you try to pick something up off of the ground and you realize you can’t even touch your toes. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to work on your flexibility. These stretching exercises will make you just as flexible as a…

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5 stretches for office workers

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Hundreds of millions of people spend their workday at a desk and if you are reading this there is a good chance you are one of them and there is almost 100% chance someone close to you is an office worker too. This means it’s likely that either you or people you care about are…

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6 Core Exercises To Do At Home

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Age and stress naturally weaken a person’s body strength and mobility. Without proper care, the risk for falls, fractures, breaks, and injuries increases. However, many people often neglect exercise as they age. Life becomes too busy, gyms become too expensive or far away, and besides, workouts take time, something we often don’t have. There are…

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12 Morning Stretches to Help You Get Rid of Pain, Stiffness and Excess Fat

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The first thing people do in the mornings, besides for hitting the alarm clock, is stretch. Whether it’s a dramatic arm-stretched-over-head pose accompanied by a big yawn, or a little tilt of the neck, the body has an urge to loosen up and increase blood flow after lying still all night. Unfortunately, many people go…

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The 30-Day Burpee Challenge- Are You In?

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“Who’s in it with me?” Those five words sparked an exciting season of health, strength, and self discipline for Anna Quinlan, mom of two living in Sacramento. The question was posed online by one of her close friends, Julie, who had just challenged herself to doing 50 burpees a day for 30 days. After a…

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This 4-Minute Daily Workout can Improve Your Mood and Your Health

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Four-minute workouts done several times a day — as many times a day as you want (within reason) for maximum benefit — are a new concept for fitness that’s designed to use nitric oxide for muscle growth. Dr. Zach Bush, whose triple-board certification includes expertise in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, says his four-minute workout…

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8 Stretches You Should Do Every Morning To Feel Strong, Flexible And Grounded

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There’s nothing quite like a good stretch. It feels great, and can make a world of difference in a healthy and balanced lifestyle. A few minutes in your morning routine devoted to stretching can be the perfect way to start your day. Many people with desk jobs develop tension or pain, and simply starting an…

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An Effective 12 Minute Yoga session to help improve bone density and manage osteoporosis

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Pretty much everyone and their grandma know what yoga is these days. People rave about yoga’s benefits, including improved flexibility and reduced stress. Some people even lose weight, improve their heart health, and become mindful eaters by practicing yoga [1]! In fact, there’s another advantage of this form of exercise that people often overlook: strong…

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How to Do Squats: 8 Reasons to Do Squat Exercises

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If you’re looking for a powerful way to boost your overall fitness and get some serious results — fast — from your workout routine, look no further than performing squatting exercises. This is one exercise that should be a part of virtually everyone’s routine, as it’s relatively simple to perform, requires no equipment, and can be done just about…

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6 Simple Stretches to Eliminate Foot and Leg Pain for Good

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Plantar Fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain and one of the most common foot conditions. It is a painful inflammatory and degenerative condition of the plantar fascia, the band of connective tissue that connects the base of the heel bone to the toes, and whose function is to help support the arch…

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Just 2 Minutes High-Intensity Exercise Could Be as Beneficial as 30 Minutes of Moderate Activity

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Yes, we know it’s good for us but trying to squeeze in an hour at the gym in between a 40-hour work week, family commitments, and a social life can feel near-on impossible. That’s where high-intensity interval training (or HIIT) comes in. HIIT workouts have become increasingly popular in recent years. If you’ve never heard…

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Meet Janice Lorraine, Australia’s Oldest Body Builder

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Janice Lorraine from Granville Australia is no ordinary grandmother of three.[1] At the age of 75, she has accumulated 23 bodybuilding titles in just under 20 years. Lorraine first took up Weight Resistance Training (WRT) at age 55 to combat the signs of aging. After observing an elderly woman experiencing mobility issues, Lorraine became determined to stay…

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The Simple 5-Minute Morning Stretch Routine for a Productive Day

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We all know the feeling. It’s getting later into the evening and you set your alarm early with the intention of working out first thing the following morning. The trouble is, once that alarm sounds and you slowly start to wake-up, you hit snooze because you’re either too tired or sore (or both) to get…

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7 Simple Exercises to Restore a Weak Pelvic Floor

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Add these strengthening pelvic floor exercises to your workout routine to improve your sex life and reduce your risk of incontinence. The pelvic floor is often overlooked, but they’re an important set of muscles to exercise! A strong pelvic floor is re…