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Exercise not only changes your body. It changes your mind, attitude and your mood.

8 Reasons Why Walking is an Excellent Form of Exercise

Many people think they could benefit from exercising a little more, but hitting the gym can be a hard habit to acquire and maintain. Workouts needn't be so strenuous and organized to still be useful. Walking is a simple activity that offers many benefits beyond simple physical exercise, and here are eight of the most valuable.

18.05.2022

7 Reasons You're in a Workout Rut (and How to Get Out of It)

A workout rut happens to most people at one time or another. You might have been working out for a while and now feel like you're not getting results. However, exercise does too many positive things for your mental and physical health to abandon your sweat sessions. Here are 7 reasons you're in a workout rut that might surprise you.

06.04.2022

Yoga Basics: A Guide for Beginners

In the last several decades, yoga has become widely practiced in Western culture. But what is yoga and where did it originate? What are the benefits of yoga? Let's take a deeper look at this increasingly popular physical activity and see if we can answer some basic questions.

11.03.2022

Improve Your Energy and Motivation with These Tips

Apathy and lack of energy are the banes of anyone who wants to get more done. If your get-up-and-go has disappeared, these tips can increase your vitality. Practice them regularly, and you can look forward to amplified vivacity and enjoyment of life.

25.02.2022

How To Strengthen the Calf Muscles

The calf muscles are an important part of the body. Any movement involving the lower body, including such foundational movements as walking, running, jumping, and even simply standing, require the calf muscles. That's one reason why strengthening the calf muscles is valuable. People in great health, or anyone who simply cares about fitness, will benefit from stronger calves. However, often, people with injuries are especially in need of strengthening their calves. Getting strong calf muscles is frequently a key part of physical therapy.

10.02.2022

9 Common Excuses for Not Exercising Debunked

Most people don't want to exercise. Despite a multitude of health benefits, it's hard to get people on board the exercise train. Why? Excuses! It is not difficult to find a long list of reasons why today is not a good day to exercise. But if you let excuses dictate your life, you'll never get the health and fitness benefits that only a good workout offers. As the saying goes, exercise is medicine. Are you ready to ditch the excuses and start moving your body more?

21.01.2022

5 Ways to Build Strength without Lifting Weights

Are you ready to get stronger, but don't want to deal with weights? With so much interest in strength training, you might wonder if there are ways to get stronger without working with barbells or dumbbells. Here are some ways to build strength without lifting weights.

06.01.2022

How to Choose New Year's Resolutions You'll Actually Want to Keep

It might be fun to make New Year's resolutions at the end of December, but for many people, actually keeping resolutions can quickly turn into a chore. So how can you make resolutions that you're actually excited to keep this year?

13.12.2021

Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

As another holiday season approaches, outdoor activities slow down and there are an endless series of family dinners, office parties, and other festivities where fattening foods are plentiful. Many people find it challenging to stick to their diets during this period. Read on to explore some simple ways to avoid packing on extra pounds during the holidays without sacrificing your enjoyment.

18.11.2021

8 Ways to Get Motivated to Exercise When You Don't Want To

Exercise has too many health benefits not to do it. Still, everyone has days they'd rather do other things. Staying physically active has numerous health benefits, both mental and physical.

04.11.2021

Time Management: Fitting in Fitness

With your busy schedule, it may be hard to allow time for exercise. But there is nothing better you can do for your health and well-being than to exercise regularly. Here are some tips to help you fit in fitness.

27.10.2021