Having trouble sleeping? You’re not alone – and it could be costing you more than just a restless night and sleepy day, people with insomnia are much more likely to experience associated health problems such as anxiety, depression, diabetes, and congestive heart failure. But don’t despair – a good night’s sleep really is within reach. A pre-bedtime yoga for sleep
Lower back pain affects about 80% of the population at some point. It’s the third most common reason to see a doctor and the second leading cause of missing work—only the common cold beats it! Back pain can stem from a long list of causes: sprains and strains on one end, herniated discs and fractures on the other. Less serious—and
There are many benefits to stretching before your workout: it prepares your body for the workout to come and increases joint flexibility. Regular stretching alone cannot prevent injuries, make you run faster, or correct poor posture. But it prepares your body for your workout and helps relax tired muscles afterwards! Are you not really sure what stretching exercises to include in
You plan every training session; what areas of the body you want to focus on, the exercises you’re going to do and your reps and sets. But do you put the same effort into the one thing that could make or break your workout? Stretches are essential pre-workout, and dynamic stretches are key to priming your body for the work that's
If you are naturally blessed with a big booty, your focus should be on shape and definition. Include more body-weight training that focuses on [sculpting] the smaller muscles of the hips and pelvis to tighten and lift around the major muscles. Bridges and stability work are great. Sitting all day while working and driving turns off the muscles of your
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
It’s hard to justify training in a dark gym when the sun is still shining outside. Especially since you can build muscle just as effectively using your own bodyweight as you can by lifting some iron. Your outdoor workouts don’t have to be all cardio all the time. You can fit in a fun and effective strength routine while you
Yoga is great, but after a while it's just not much of a workout. If you’re dedicated to a consistent practice, you already know that yoga is actually an amazing way to get your entire body moving, challenging your physical and mental stamina, agility and strength. That said, yoga isn’t exactly the rigorous, high-intensity workout that many people crave. But,
No one wants to extend their workout longer than they have to, skipping a post-walk stretch session is a bad idea. Absolutely, stretch after your walks. Although it’s debatable whether stretching keeps soreness at bay or prevents injuries, it does still serve an important purpose. Your muscles are warmer at the end of a walk so it’s easier to increase
