How Important is Stretching for Weight Loss?
There seems to be a lot of confusion regarding the value – or lack thereof – of muscle stretching to accelerate recovery after exercise. “Stretching clears out your [...]
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Could You Have an Electrolyte Imbalance?
You may have heard about getting electrolytes from sports drinks. Well, electrolytes are actually minerals—sodium, potassium, chloride, magnesium, calcium, phosphate, [...]
5 Mood-Boosting Workouts
Whether you want to perk up, calm down, feel sharper, or just get happier, there’s a mind-altering routine for you. To Feel More Content, Try Yoga The science: A little [...]
Do You Really Need Cardio If You Want to Lose Weight?
When you think of exercise geared specifically toward weight loss, you likely imagine spending long hours on the treadmill or elliptical. And while it’s true that doing [...]
Ten Exercise Myths That Aren’t True
Finding clear, definitive facts about healthy exercise can be difficult. The exercise industry is a multi-billion dollar business, built partially on selling gadgets and [...]
Is Walking is Better Than Running?
If you prefer walking to running, you may feel defensive when surrounded by runners. Stand up with pride. You aren’t “only a walker.” Brisk walking is an [...]
How Many Steps Do You Need to Take in a Day to Lose Weight?
Whether you track your steps with a wearable device or through your phone, knowing how much you’ve walked in a day can be an extremely useful tool for weight loss. Many [...]
What’s Better For Your Body: Slow Yoga Or Fast Yoga?
Just as dog lovers tend to favor either small or large pups, yogis generally fall into slow or fast camps. So which is better? Glad you asked! A smart yoga routine should [...]
What Are the Best Exercises to Prevent Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that affects men and women, especially women beyond menopause because estrogen helps to protect bone. In osteoporosis, the bones [...]
What Type of Exercise Helps Relieve Depression?
Strength training is good for your body and your mind, according to a new review of more than 30 previously published studies. The paper, published in the journal JAMA [...]
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