If you work out regularly, there will be times where you hit a plateau. Try as you might, you don’t seem to be getting better, faster, or fitter at the pace you want to. This can be frustrating, especially if you have a big competition or event coming up that you are trying to train for. Fret not, ...
READ MORE +People work out for a variety of reasons. Some to be social, some to keep fit and healthy. Others may decide to work out as they want to tone their body and develop muscles in key areas. There are also those who choose to work out because they want to lose fat. If you are someone who is ...
READ MORE +The past weekend was unforgettable for New York City. Not only was it the first large-scale running race the city has held since the pandemic began, but it marked the 50th anniversary of the TCS NYC Marathon. As dawn broke, approximately 30,000 New Yorkers and visitors from over 100 different ...
READ MORE +Resistance training in your older years can generate a wealth of health well into your later years of life. Have you noticed within the last few weeks yourself or even your friends starting to get injured more frequently? This could be due to some very common side effects that we suffer from as we ...
READ MORE +Pumpkin is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the cucurbitaceae family. It's a low-calorie, low-fat food that also contains a helpful amount of fiber. Among its minerals, it's notable for its potassium and low-sodium content. The most significant vitamin is vitamin C, and secondly, thiamine (B1). ...
READ MORE +While the most common cause of injury in a gym is overexertion of the muscles leading to muscular strain and sprains, research suggests that the second most common reason is crush injuries caused by falling weights. Now don't get us wrong here; we're not saying that you need to step away from ...
READ MORE +Our bodies are made up of a lot of things, and a lot of the essential nutrients we need to live can be found in our bodies. However there are also several nutrients that are not naturally produced by our bodies. Either way, we need to consume an adequate amount of them to stay healthy, and even to ...
READ MORE +Title: Cured: The Power of Our Immune System and the Mind-Body Connection Author: Dr. Jeff Rediger Year: July, 2021 Publisher: Penguin Books Review: As an Oncology Nurse, I’ve seen death and loss many times, and on a regular basis. There have been a few instances, however, where I have ...
READ MORE +Sports scientists now agree that allowing the correct recovery and sufficient recovery time is essential. It should form part of your workout plan and not just remain an occasional afterthought. Over time, physiological stress without recovery can lead to compromised immune function, leaving you ...
READ MORE +Suffering from shoulder (including frozen shoulder) and upper back pain is a common symptom in our society which is dominated by technology. When your job requires you to spend long hours looking at a screen with your arms hunched forward to type, your body will eventually begin to suffer. ...
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