Intermittent Fasting is a nutritional weight-loss strategy that alternates periods (hours) of fasting with non-fasting. It’s often combined with high-intensity exercising with short rest intervals. Combining the two has been shown to inhibit the development of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, dementia, and even cancer. …
Practice Adriene’s Energizing Morning Yoga Sequence to get started in the morning. These yoga exercises stretch and strengthen the muscles with a strong focus on breath and body alignment. Highly recommended in the morning … on an empty stomach … to sets the tone for the day ahead. Start early, connect to your breath, be mindful and discover what feels good. …
Try these 3 deep breathing exercises to reduce stress, increase your energy level and generally improve your health. Rhonda shows how deep breathing helps to balance your body and clear your mind. Inhale and exhale through your mouth, and follow Rhonda’s instructions to reduce breathing through your chest. …
Use this easy and popular exercise video to have fun with the kids … it keeps you motivated, too. Take breaks when you need to, and try to make it a daily routine. Good for all ages, and pay special attention to the titles: Mountain Climbers, Green Light/Red Light, Drop/Jump/Punch/Skip, Crab Walk, Bear Crawl, Bicycle, Star, Stretching and more. Then let the kids be creative with their own exercise ideas. …
Here’s a perfect post-workout “Warrior Smoothie” that Betty Rocker puts together. She explains exactly why she has adding each specific ingredient, including chia seeds, a spice blend, raw protein powder and a bunch of other healthy ingredients to ensure a beneficial nutrient profile. On top of that, she makes sure that it’s a delicious, flavorful drink.
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The exercises originally developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920s focus on improving your body’s flexibility and core strength. Pilates is effective for a wide range of people and has become one of the most popular exercise programs in the United States in recent years. This article explains more … …
You always hear that exercise is good for you — but is there such a thing as too much exercise? Exercising can be fun and energizing, but it is often overrated. How do you know which exercises are really the best? And how often should you exercise? This article describes what researchers and scientists are now saying. …