Have you ever watched someone on your Instagram stories documenting their workout? You might have seen the must-have tool that people are gravitating towards for the ultimate cardio and muscle-sculpting working: the battle ropes. Battle rope training has become a popular workout move in recent years because of its many…
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When you think about chest workouts, burpees might not be the first exercise that comes to mind, and if you are not already on the battle ropes train, you might not think of them either. However, this chest workout might open your mind up to different ways of working out…
Read MorePilates and High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are two very different exercise modalities. However, they are ones that complement each other well. HIIT is a popular form of exercise that concentrates on providing a cardiovascular workout. The high-intensity intervals are performed in short bursts and are alternated with low-intensity movements. Pilates,…
Read MoreExercise is not only about aerobic capacity as well as muscle size. Exercise can definitely improve your physical health in addition to your physique, trim your waistline and even add years to your life. Most of us know about the specific physical benefits that exercise has to offer: Weight control,…
Read MoreIf you have arthritis, being physically active and participating in joint-friendly exercise can improve your arthritis pain, function, mood as well as quality of life. Joint-friendly exercises are low-impact which means that these put less stress on the body so reducing the risk of injury. Examples of joint-friendly exercises include…
Read MoreWorking out on a regular basis has so many positive benefits for your health. For example, it can reduce stress, boost alertness during the day as well as even improve your quality of sleep. There’s no one perfect exercise which will enhance your sleep as any type of movement is…
Read MoreTo exercise or not to exercise? For someone who is dealing with a common cold, that is often the question that goes through their minds on a loop. Although forcing your way through a run or a salsa class could make you feel fabulous on a normal day, it may…
Read MoreBefore menopause, women have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease as opposed to men. However, the tables are turned after they’ve gone through the transition. Although the reason for this isn’t fully understood, a new study in offers one possibility: Hormonal changes decrease the ability for women to form tiny…
Read MoreAs women, it can be challenging to find useful ways to lose weight. It gets to a point where all the dieting, aerobic exercises, and circuits just don’t seem to be doing the trick. There’s nothing more frustrating than feeling like you put in the work, yet don’t get the…
Read MoreKettlebells come in a number of different weights. It is possible to use them when you are doing lunges, squats, crunches in addition to other moves which work your core muscles. Exercising with kettlebells not only improves your core strength but these workouts also tone the 600 other muscles which…
Read MoreThe symptoms of performance anxiety can often be seen in athletes. While some athletes become “pumped up” throughout the competition, if you construe the rush of adrenaline as anxiety – and then negative thoughts take over – this can interfere with your ability to perform well during your meet. Performance…
Read MoreBelieve it or not, you can get an effective exercise workout from a chair. Whether this is from your office, the comfort of your own home or in a classroom format, chair exercises are a fantastic, low-impact way that you can incorporate movement into your routine. Most individuals can burn…
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