Boat Pose (Paripurna Navasana) – Yoga for Strength and Toning
Having a good strong core is key, not only to looking great and to being fit, but it is also fundamental if you wish to excel in your yoga practice. A multitude of yoga moves, from beginner to advanced, rely on the strength of your core and the “Boat Pose” is a wonderful pose for […]
Weight Training and Timed Protein Intake Help Prevent Age-Related Muscle Decline
Although muscle loss is a natural effect associated with aging, it is not inevitable when you take steps to prevent the condition and strengthen your muscles. This type of muscle loss is called sarcopenia in medical circles. Sarcopenia will not occur consistently across age and gender, as it is linked to your dietary choices and […]
Warmups and Cool-Downs — What Works and What Doesn’t
There’s a load of confusion about when and how to best prepare yourself for a bout of exercise, when to do stretching, and what kind, and whether or not a cool-down period is even necessary. Getting these steps done right, and in the proper order, can help you optimize your fitness results and prevent injuries. […]
The Many Health Benefits of Cryotherapy
While living in a climate-controlled environment has its benefits in terms of keeping us comfortable, it can actually have surprising impacts on health. There’s a compelling body of evidence showing exposure to harsh conditions can be highly beneficial. In fact, extreme temperature variations appear to help optimize many biological functions. This is the time of […]
Tai Chi Can Reduce Risk for Falls for Elderly
Balance is extraordinarily important in your life. Whether you’re older than 65 years or younger, both your body and mind require balance to achieve optimal health. Unfortunately, many spend hours behind a desk each day, increasing their risk of impairing muscle development and losing strength and balance. Many exercise programs engage the use of machines […]
Smart Strategies Address Unique Challenges When You Start Running After 40
Exercise is an important foundational pillar to your overall health and wellness. You enjoy numerous positive effects when you integrate an exercise program into your daily routine. Multiple studies demonstrate benefits, including improved sleep, weight management and immune function. An exercise program may also reduce your risk for heart disease and diabetes, and may improve […]
Resistance Training Boosts Well-Being in Your Later Years
By Dr. Mercola “Strong body, strong mind” is not just an expression. Scientific evidence demonstrates regular exercise improves your productivity, sleep quality and blood flow to your brain,1 while reducing the development of damaging neurological plaques.2 Unfortunately, less than 25 percent of Americans over the age of 45 engage in resistance exercises,3 which are among […]
Pedal Power: Benefits of Riding Your Bike
Exercise is one of the foundational pillars of good health that I’ve been practicing for over 45 years. You experience profound benefits from exercise, especially as you age, including improved sleep quality, immune system support and a reduced risk of cancer, diabetes and heart disease. There are several different types of exercise you can use […]
Warrior II Pose (Virabhadrasana) – Yoga for Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel is an unfortunate condition that effects people all around the world. It occurs when the median nerve in the wrist is compressed, which causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the fingers. While there is medication for pain that could effectively help subside any pain caused by this condition, not everyone wants to take […]