10-Minute Yoga Workout for Beginners
For beginning yogis, stepping into your first yoga class may be completely overwhelming. Especially if in a roomful of experienced yoga-goers, the movements and flexibilities they flow...
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The iliotibial band (IT) or tract is a thick strip of connective tissue, or ligament, that runs down the outside of the thigh and connects the hip...
9 Effective Cardio Workouts for People Who Hate Running
9 Cardio Alternatives to Running
1. Swimming
Not only is swimming considered a valuable aerobic exercise, but strengthens muscle groups throughout the entire body. Swimming helps to tone and...
Are You Getting Too Much Exercise? The Signs to Know
Most people know the perils of exercising too little, but what about over-exercising? Indeed, too much exercise poses risks and can harm health, especially when...
7 Energy-Boosting Muscle-Toning Exercise Moves
Although workouts do require energy to exert each movement, their completion can actually reciprocate and boost more energy. In fact, researchers even advocate exercise as one of...
The Benefits of Exercise for Sleep
How Exercise Helps You Sleep Better
Exercise helps you sleep better in multiple fashions, including by:
Inducing Sleep Cycles
Think about it: Exercise burns a lot of energy. But the...
Make Your Home Gym Work For You
The gym is essentially a gathering place to run on the treadmill, cycle on the recumbent bike, and lift heavy weights in the presence of others. This...
Weight Lifting for Beginners in 7 Steps
Weight lifting, or weight training, is intentionally exercising specific muscle groups to strengthen muscles with bodyweight, resistance bands, or weights. Including weight lifting in a...
6 Energizing Yoga Moves You Can Do Without Leaving Your Bed
Whether related to a late night or dreading the heavy business load once arrived at work, peeling yourself out of the comfort of your bed may be...
10 Best Foods for Muscle Recovery
How Much Protein for Muscle Repair?
The general population needs an average of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight (g/kg). Add in activity levels, and the...