We know that fitness is important. Like it or not, we know that stronger bodies are long-lasting bodies and that strength, mobility, and endurance are all important markers of health. In the realm of health and well-being, a simple at-home test may hol…
10 Stretching Exercises to Make You As Flexible As a Cat in 4 Weeks
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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A Full Body Workout in Only 7 Minutes!
What is the result you desire for your body and health? Once you establish this then we can work backward to determine what action steps need to be taken in order to achieve this specific result. If you want to lose 10-15 pounds then you need to create an energy deficit and this is most…
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5 stretches for office workers
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
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
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?
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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