If the gym is not accessible and you want to continue your strength training, there are many yoga poses that can help you. Yoga is a useful exercise for stretching muscles and reducing anxiety. You don’t need to have weights or equipment to build your muscles. A yoga mat can be used, but is not necessary. You can do these exercises from home. [Read more]
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Apr
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Apr
5 Positive Habits to Develop During a Health Crisis
Posted In: Healthy Lifestyle By staffThere’s supposedly a silver lining to every cloud, but silver linings are sometimes hard to see while you’re in the middle of a crisis. When schools are closed and you’re out of work or forced to work from home, it can feel as though your world’s been turned upside down.
There are challenges when the children are around while you’re trying to get work done, when your favorite stores are closed, and you can’t get a haircut. The silver lining is that when a crisis presses the pause button on your life, you can try to use that pause productively. Here are five positive habits you might develop during a health crisis. [Read more]
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Mar
Have you ever noticed your mind shows you potential but unlikely pitfalls regularly? Despite the meagerness of their prospect of blossoming, endless streams of would-be difficulties flow. Here’s how to use them for self-improvement rather than become anxious about them. First, though, it helps to know why you are presented with them. [Read more]
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Mar
Is Soy Healthy?
Posted In: Weight Loss Nutrition By staffAs more people move to a vegan or vegetarian diet, plant-based alternatives to meat-derived food are gaining popularity. However, alongside this increasing demand are questions regarding the health benefits and overall safety of many foods. Soy is one such plant that has come under heavy scrutiny, with conflicting reports on both its benefits and drawbacks. [Read more]
10
Mar
Five Psychological Tricks To Get That Workout Started
Posted In: Healthy Lifestyle By staffMost of want to get regular exercise — or at least we think we do. But when the moment comes to actually commence a workout, inertia and lack of motivation often win out. The solution may lie within you already. Leveraging your own mind against the problem is a good idea. Here are five practical, psychological tricks to employ to get you to exercise more. [Read more]
03
Mar
7 Ways To Change Your Life
Posted In: Healthy Lifestyle By staffWhen you think of changing your life, you might think of something big like moving to a different country, quitting your job, or leaving your relationship. These things are definitely life-changing, but you don’t have to go to those lengths to change your life. Here are seven things you can begin doing today. [Read more]
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Feb
Why A Personal Trainer Might Be Right for You
Posted In: Weight Loss By staffWhether you’re a veteran gym-goer who knows your way around some free weights, or you’re a newcomer who’s trying to reach a fitness goal for the first time, you may be wondering whether a personal trainer is worth the money. Depending on what your goals are, your personal ideas and tendencies when it comes to fitness, and where you’re at in your fitness journey, a personal trainer may be someone who can help you reach those goals faster and in a safer way. [Read more]
18
Feb
Five Reasons Why You Should Eat Less Sugar
Posted In: Weight Loss Nutrition By staffClinical studies have found that increased sugar consumption has a direct impact on weight gain. High fructose corn syrup increases the risk of obesity significantly and has several other negative health effects. Below are a few more compelling reasons why you should consume less sugar: [Read more]
11
Feb
Five Reasons Why You Should Eat More Eggs
Posted In: Weight Loss Nutrition By staffFor many years now, eggs have received a bad rap due to their high cholesterol levels. Health experts thought that cholesterol from food sources was risky for heart health. However, this theory has since been disproved. As a result, nutritionists now encourage people to eat up to 3 whole eggs per day, especially eggs from free-range hens. Below are a few reasons why you should eat eggs regularly: [Read more]
04
Feb
Exercise can be difficult. But oftentimes, the hardest part isn’t the workout itself, but mustering up the motivation required to get started. What’s needed in situations like these are some mental tricks to get you moving. Here are five psychological tips for generating the motivation for exercise. [Read more]