Many who incorporate strength training into their fitness regimen may or may not stretch before or after; perhaps this is because many studies have shown that static stretching before strength training can produce negative results and even injury. Static stretching, or stretches that involve a “reach and hold” are thought to negatively impact strength training…
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If your muscles ache after a long day at work, or if you continue to injure yourself when working or exercising because your muscles are stiff, consider creating a stretching routine for yourself and incorporating it into your daily schedule. Many folks don’t stretch because they believe they don’t have the time to do so–but…
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Unfortunately, most of us live a pretty sedentary life. Whether at work or play, we sit for long periods of time throughout the day. As a result, our muscles often become tense and stiff; this can have a negative impact on many other areas of our lives. Stretching for just a few minutes every day,…
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Do a Hip Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent. Lift your pelvis up off the floor until your back and upper legs form a straight line. Hold the position for up to 10 seconds and lower slowly to the ground. Do this exercise 10 times. It will help strengthen the muscles in…
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We all have our shows to enjoy—whether on television, Netflix, or another streaming service. It is also incredible what a few minutes of exercise can amount to. Here are a few exercises that are perfect for squeezing into commercial breaks or any other moment of downtime you may get in your day! The Squat Squats…
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If you have ever perused the app store on your phone, you have undoubtedly run across a number of exercise apps. These can be a tremendous tool in helping organise your time and keeping you motivated to stick with your exercise plan. In this post, we will explore some must-have exercise apps. No good fitness…
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For so many years, TV infomercials and back page ads in fitness magazines have been advertising the ‘one’ piece of equipment you need to get in shape. And for so many years, each those pieces of equipment have failed to provide users with long-lasting results despite being only “four low payments of $99.99!” But times…
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We often hear the phase “work-life balance” but many people have a hard time understanding what that really means, let alone putting it into action. Isn’t work a part of life? Does work end when I leave my job or when I get into bed at night? How much time should be allocated to work…
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Stretching – Good for Body and Mind While it’s easy to say we know that regular stretching is very beneficial to our health, it’s also easy to skip this step in our exercise routines or daily life schedules. Whether you’re an athlete or someone who lives a sedentary lifestyle, it’s important to remember to do…
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5. Never Resting It’s so easy to go all out at the gym when you have a month or two of extreme motivation (think New Years’ Resolution). You’re in the gym 6-7 days a week and going hard. And as hard core as you might feel, posting progress pictures on your Instagram for two-straight weeks,…
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