Working out with sciatica requires a bit of caution, but having the painful condition should by no means keep a person completely sidelined from physical activity and exercise. Up to 40% of adults will have sciatica at some point in their lives. This means they will experience pain, numbness, or tingling anywhere between the lower back and feet, caused by
Whether you spend each day at a desk or on your feet, your commute is a quick walk or a long drive, you did a 20-minute HIIT workout or an hour of Pilates, your body gets put through its paces on a daily basis. So, it's important to give it a little TLC and, let's not forget, ample hours of zzz's. Good
There are a few things in your life that change once you start exercising. You have to learn to fit regular workouts into your schedule. You have to adapt your motivation tactics to find what works to help you. If you’re someone who hasn’t worked out in a while, here’s what you need to know before you get started. In
Tossing and turning all night never feels good. An estimated 164 million people struggle with sleep at least once a week. Insomnia can do worse than just tire you out the next day. If you're suffering from a chronic lack of sleep, it can take a toll on your overall health. Ongoing sleep deficiency can lower your immune system, making
If you wake up every morning with an aching lower back or find yourself rubbing sore shoulders, you’re far from alone. The solution might be just an inexpensive tool and a few minutes away. Physical therapists have long turned to foam rollers (the long, cylindrical black or blue pieces of foam you’ve likely seen in the gym) to release tension
Stiff, tight shoulders are one of the most common complaints among all people today—especially anyone who spends extended amounts of time slumped at a desk or sitting behind a steering wheel. This position causes our upper back to round forward, our chest to tighten, and our shoulders to lift and compress, all leading to very poor posture and eventual shoulder
For most of us, summer is no time to be stuck inside working out. When the weather gets warmer, it can be even harder to find the motivation or time to squeeze in a training session around work, drinks and barbecues. This 10-minute outdoor HIIT workout will have you blasting calories and burning fat in literally no time at all,
Do you deal with recurring neck tension or upper back pain? A stiff neck and neck pain can be caused by weak muscles. The result is stiff muscles in your neck and shoulders, pain and even limit mobility. The main reason for neck tension and pain is often a lack of mobility of the thoracic spine. The thoracic spine is
Any increased intensity to your workout and exercise routine is liable to cause Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS), which (although sometimes painful!) is nothing to be worried about as it is a natural reaction within your body. The good news is that your body gets used to increased activity quickly, so DOMS should not become something that always happens and should
Reducing abdominal fat is 80% about eating the right food. Follow a healthy and balanced diet with adequate macro and micronutrients. Most importantly, skip takeaways and fast foods. Eat food prepared at home. Belly fat is the most unhealthy, stubborn fat, that is why you must change your lifestyle and start exercising. Many people think that skipping breakfast helps with
