Natural Health
Individuals have any number of means of increasing physical activity and getting back into shape at their disposal. Some may prefer working out in the privacy of home. Some enjoy activities that include other people, sunshine, fresh air and a variety of scenery. Zumba The popular fitness craze developed when aerobics instructor Alberto “Beto” Perez [...]
By Ken Stanfield Sometimes our intuition on things related to health and the human body is simply wrong. For instance, it was my natural gut reaction to assume that high-level athletes, with their enhanced cardiovascular system and overall good health, would have a significantly lower risk factor for breathing disorders like asthma than their non-athletic [...]
For all the cross-fitters, weight lifters and athletes who prescribe to a plant-based or even a paleo-diet, packing on muscle and increasing strength and endurance can pose some unique challenges that those with a different diet do not face. Most proteins, intra-workouts and pre-workouts also come loaded with a host of additives, sweeteners and artificial [...]
Besides working out like Stephen Amell, there are few good tools to help parents keep their kids on track to their health goals. If grilled chicken and steamed veggies tasted like sugary candy, then every kid would be in shape, but they don’t and they’re not. There is really no point in assigning blame to shameless commercials aimed at pushing sugary [...]
Our joints are what allow us to move our incredible skeletal structure around. How active we are in life is directly dependent on the functionality of our joints. Over half a billion people worldwide are affected by osteoarthritis and that number is steadily growing. Here are some tips for healthy joints that will allow you [...]
Walking and jogging keep you fit. But there are more health benefits to walking and jogging than might know. Guest author Aidan explains. In today’s fast moving world, it is very important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Nutritive eating habits and daily exercise contribute to the good health of an individual. Walking is the basic [...]
This is a guest post by Ken Stanfield, who shares some effective exercise breathing techniques for working out. Enjoy! Four Effective Exercise Breathing Techniques While you’re exercising, it’s important not just to breathe but to breathe properly. When you inhale, oxygen travels to your red blood cells. These in turn send the oxygen to your [...]
Good posture is not only great for your overall health, but it also does wonders for your image and is insurance against aches, pains and injuries. It helps you look slimmer and taller, and the self-confidence that comes with high self-esteem contributes to greater success in all walks of life. When you look great you [...]
If you want to make the most of your training you should choose the right amount of reps to do. Depending on the amount it can change the results you get. There is an overlap, but it’s still best to be sticking to the amount which will give you the outcome you want. Doing hundreds [...]
Hiring a personal trainer can be an extremely exciting prospect. This is your chance to get in shape, and with a great teammate. However, it is important that your trainer is a great fit for you, if you really want to get fit (and not waste your time and money). If you find yourself wondering [...]
