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. …
Even if running isn’t your “thing” — here’s a great video about endurance training. Endurance training helps you resist and recover from fatigue. Watch this informative video to get that extra inspiration and boost of energy so you can get more done during the day. Try the exercises and take notes! …
First of all, never workout on an empty stomach! You need to consume some light and easy-to-digest food at least 30 minutes prior to your workout — for example: greek yoghurt, bananas, a fruit smoothie, oatmeal, peanut butter, eggs on toast. No meat!
Then there is a variety of post-workout meal and snack options with high protein and a small amount of carbs that you need to consider and consume within 60 minutes after completing your workout. This great video by Joanna explains everything! …
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. …
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. …
This 4-minute video explains that adopting a healthy lifestyle is a personal matter, and then provides a bunch of great tips that you might want to follow to build a lifestyle that’s fun and comfortable for YOU. Being “fit” does not necessarily mean that you have a perfect body or always win the race. But some of the essential elements are maintaining a healthy diet, finding quality time in your daily routine, and adopting an exercise routine that you truly enjoy. …
Your back hurts? First consult your doctor before doing any exercise for back pain, since some exercises may not be recommended and can be harmful.
Most of the time, moving is good for your back … and then resting for ample recovery. The right exercises will strengthen your back, stomach and leg muscles. This helps support your spine, thus relieving most types of back pain. …