Almost every one of us suffers from some degree of stress and anxiety from time to time (or maybe even all the time). Practising a few simple yoga postures daily can help alleviate that stress and accompanying fatigue by helping to regulate blood flow to all body parts, especially the nervous system, and by expanding the breath, relieving built up
Build strong glutes with these yoga-inspired positions, poses, and exercise that target your butt. The term 'yoga butt' is no joke—just check out the downward dogs all around you in most any class. Yoga lets you sculpt, mould, and tone your lower body using just your body weight. Of course, the right strengthening moves stretch you too, so you're elongating
Back pain is one of the most common gym woes, and it has the power to not only ruin your workout, but make every part of your day difficult if you aren’t careful. Luckily, knowing the common causes of back pain can give you a good idea of what not to do in the weights room. Here’s a look at
Sucking your belly in to get a slim stomach seems too good to be true, but it's a real technique. The stomach vacuum, as it's called, is a powerful way to train your transverse abdominis, the deep internal ab muscle responsible for good posture, organ support and impressive feats of core strength. The stomach vacuum works because you're tensing the
By performing quick bursts of high-intensity movements with all-out effort, followed by short periods of rest, you can torch calories and sculpt lean muscles in a relatively short amount of time. One of the big benefits of HIIT is the ability to maximise caloric output during a shorter workout. It improves heart health and creates more of a post-exercise oxygen
Tight hips are right up there with lower-back pain and knee pain as modern-day ailments many adults deal with. Like any pain or aches, there are many potential causes. But for a lot of people, it often comes down to spending a lot of time sitting down. The tightness can feel straight-up uncomfortable, and it really doesn't do you any flavors when
After you finish working out, what do you do? You walk it off and relax. Maybe jump in the shower or grab a snack to refuel. However, that may not be the smartest choice. This pro post will let you know what is important to stretch after a workout. This ranges from reducing soreness to increasing endorphins. Different stretches will
Stretching is one of those things that tends to get dropped to the bottom of people’s healthy to-do lists, but adding it to your daily routine can be highly beneficial. Post-workout static stretching—where you hold a pose for 10 to 30 seconds—can improve range of motion around your joints. Stretching after you exercise can help move inflammation out of your
A nicely-toned tush is one of the top confidence boosts, but making sure your jeans fit isn’t the only reason to take up hip and glute exercises. Let’s learn more about the underlying benefits of a firm behind. While many care about the glutes, the hips are often left forgotten about. Alongside your glutes and core muscles, your hips play
At the end of a yoga session, take the time to cool down with some hip openers, reclined twists, and passive inversions. These poses can also stand on their own when you just want to relax your body, but you'll go deeper when you're warmed up. Props are recommended for some poses and can always be used for a more
