When you’re just starting a new exercise routine, it can be easy to expect more than what you can deliver. If you attempt to do too much at once, you can get discouraged or worse – you can end up...
Foam rolling has become popular with physical therapy and for many athletes. It is easy to do and can be done almost anywhere with very little equipment. If you’ve never tried foam rolling, you might want to consider adding it...
You may see a book you’d like to read or think about a craft or artwork you once enjoyed. You put those ideas away as trivial because you have so many other activities to take up your time. You promise...
When you feel stiff and sore, you may wonder if you have tight muscles. You try stretching but still have that tightness. You could have a trigger point, which is a knot in the muscles. To get rid of these...
Most people look at a thin person and say, “I would give anything to be like you.” What they don’t realize is that for some people gaining weight is as challenging as losing it. If you’re in this situation, here...
Working out may not be the fountain of youth, but it can help you look and feel younger. If you want to slow down the ageing process, you might want to start exercising. Improve Balance As a person gets older,...
You’ve done your research and found the best massage therapy clinic in the area. The clinic has an outstanding reputation from satisfied clients. However, the results don’t just depend on the therapist. You play an integral role in how the...
As kids, most of the time they don’t want to go to bed and fight it. As adults, we can’t wait to settle in after a long day. Our attitudes about bedtime aren’t the only things that change. Sleep patterns...
Flexibility can decline as people get older, especially if they don’t stay active. Even athletes can have problems with flexibility if they make endurance, speed or strength their focus. It’s easy to gain or keep flexibility with stretching and using...
You’ve heard people say, “I have a slow metabolism. That’s why I can’t lose weight.” Others may claim they can eat anything and not gain an ounce because they have a good metabolism. How does metabolism play into your efforts...