As Colombian chanteuse Shakira once warbled, hips don’t lie. No matter how heavy you can lift or how fast you can run, if you neglect your hip flexors and the necessary steps it takes to keep them loose and limber, you’re sure to know about it. Some key signs of tight hips include instability, a lack of overall mobility, …
Staying fit in your 30s is a bit trickier than it was in your 20s. It is still entirely doable, of course. You just have to work out smarter and incorporate more strength-based routines. You also cannot eat the same way you did in your 20’s. Back in my 20s when I was in the …
Body fat percentage is an important indicator of health. A person’s body fat levels will depend on a number of factors, including age, sex, body type, and lifestyle. Keeping one’s body fat percentage at a healthy level will help to reduce the likelihood of serious health risks such as heart disease. If you are curious about your …
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Depending on the state you live in, between 17 and 48% of American adults are inactive. If you’re one of these inactive adults trying to get into exercise, you might have noticed the problem of “tight hips”. You know what I’m talking about. They just won’t move like they used to, cramp up, or are just tender to …
By increasing your physical activity, your risk of heart disease in your latter years decreases by over ten percent. There are many reasons why engaging in regular exercise can help you enjoy your life long into your retirement years. In this article, we list some of the major benefits that you can get in the latter …
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Meeting your weight loss goals can be a challenge. Even if you’re exercising regularly, you won’t get anywhere without a proper diet. Unfortunately, it can sometimes feel impossible to maintain the discipline you need to stay at a calorie deficit. Read on for five tips that will help you curb your food cravings and master …
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Only about half of the people in the United States get enough exercise weekly. And for those that do get enough exercise weekly, they may not know exactly how to properly do a post workout recovery for the best results. This can lead to injury, burnout, stress on the body, and so many other negative effects! Does that sound like …
The world makes it hard for us to see eye to eye on anything, but there’s at least one thing everyone can agree on: life is hard. With work, family life, and hundreds of other stressors, simply making it through each day can feel overwhelming. Dealing with so much every day can cause significant damage …
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Only about 23% of Americans meet national exercise guidelines. That’s not a great outlook. That’s especially true when you consider how 150 minutes per week is that standard. Works out to be 2.5 hours a week. A WEEK. You probably get more time for breaks at work each week than that. Are you attempting to get in …
While a consistent, disciplined, and progressive weight training program can be great for muscle development, endurance, and overall health (not to mention having a fitter looking body), it can have consequences. This is especially true if you consistently execute in the gym without giving your body a chance to recover. Not taking enough time to …
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