Have you ever felt like your enthusiasm for hitting the gym dips as the numbers on the scale creep up? You’re not alone. Many people experience a change in exercise mood correlated with weight gain. This isn’t just about feeling a little down; it’s also about how your self-perception can significantly impact your motivation. Studies … Read more
First, what is bodyweight exercise? In simple words, it is exercising without equipment, using only your own bodyweight as a tool. It is great for the joints as they don’t get extra stress from holding weights, and of course easier for anyone to do since you don’ t need to use any equipment you might … Read more
If you are spending most of your time sitting behind a desk due to your job, then this article is for you. How often do you feel your neck and shoulders sored, and you have the need to just get up and do some stretching? Well don’t worry, I got you covered. Even if you … Read more
When looking at a resistance band you might think: ‘that is a cute tool but how much work can you do with that?’. Well, next, you will be surprised to find out that you can have a full body workout with this little tool, leaving your muscles toned and ‘satisfied’. Bands are also an excellent … Read more
For sure the first thing a pregnant woman is worried about is for her baby to be healthy. The second thing she is worried about, and I believe the majority of you agree with me, is how her body will change, and how much weight will she gain. I have seen women who never exercised … Read more
Lower back pain can be caused by various medical reasons that has to do with the spine. If you have a job where you sit all the time, or the opposite, if you have a job where you are standing all the time or lifting heavy weight. All these can cause various problems around the … Read more
It is well-known to everybody that exercise has all kinds of benefits for the body, physical and mental. Actually, I just finished a 30-minute walk prior to writing this post, and I must say, my brain feels more alert and inspired for writing, compared to days of not exercising before writing a post. More Than … Read more
From the very old days until today, floor exercise has always been one of the best ways to strengthen your muscles. Personally, is one of my favorite forms of exercise. And one of the best advantages of floor exercise, is that it can be performed by almost everybody: people with extra weight, with disabilities, elderly … Read more
The truth is, you can exercise no matter how much you weight. Whether you carry little or extra weight, you can modify your exercise accordingly, to meet your body’s needs. It is also true however, that the more weight we have, the more stress we put in our feet. Research shows, that when we do … Read more
Asthma is a chronic condition of the lungs, which can give the individual symptoms like difficulty in breath, coughing, chest tightening, and wheezing. Since it is a chronic condition, which means you know that you have it, it is usually under control with the proper medication. However, there could be times or conditions that can … Read more