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The cycle of wanting to exercise, finding a reason not to exercise, and feeling guilty about not exercising can be a hard one to break. If that sounds like you, know you’re not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2018 that less than 25 percent of Americans get the recommended amount of aerobic and strength-training exercise recommended in the ... Continue Reading
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Experts have been raving for years about the benefits of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). It uses circuits to help keep the heart rate up and vary movements and muscle groups worked, increasing results and improving cardiac stamina. An additional benefit to HIIT routines is that they can be done literally anywhere, using bodyweight exercises. No equipment is necessary, ... Continue Reading
Ever go for a run on a gravel running track? I love the crunch. It has a rhythm and a pulse—and, I’m convinced, a special therapeutic effect. How about jogging, running, or walking on healthy grass, which for some reason I call “squishy grass?” Whenever I jump from pavement to squishy grass, my feet and knees feel better, and my abs and core instantly engage. The ground pulls ... Continue Reading
Swimming is one of the best exercises you can do—whether you’re overweight and haven't exercised for years or a regular gym bunny who swims like a fish. It’s good for you because pulling your muscles through water resistance improves your muscle tone, endurance, cardiovascular system, flexibility—and it might even save your life one day. Let’s dive into the benefits of ... Continue Reading
Lungs are easily taken for granted. You probably don’t think about your lung health daily unless you have a condition that compromises their functioning. Every minute that you’re alive, you take 12 to 20 breaths. Your lungs work tirelessly, bringing in oxygen to power each and every one of your organs. The second your respiratory system is compromised, your life is at risk. ... Continue Reading
