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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
Winter can be a gloomy and miserable time of year for us all with the stress of holiday time and a glut of colds and flu—but for some people, winter can cause clinical depression. Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD for short, can rear its ugly head during winter’s short, dark days and make you feel ill, tired, lethargic, and depressed. If you’re feeling the “winter blues” ... Continue Reading
It may be the butt of many a joke, but the gluteus maximus is no joke at all. You’re about to find out why it’s really “All About That Bass” (no treble). The gluteus maximus is a large muscle that spans all the way across the buttocks from the hips. It is the main extensor muscle of the hip. Without the gluteus maximus, we would not be able to stand erect, walk, run, squat—or ... Continue Reading
