insert_link Health & Wellness Ideas to help you stay Fit and Healthy while Social Distancing and Self-Isolating The COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has swooped on us, and over the course of a few short weeks upended lives and completely changed how we work, socialize, and interact. Many, either through choice or through contact with the novel coronavirus, are spending a lot more time at home. Being home is great, but it is crucial to keep an eye on long-term health and fitness. And it's not just a physical […] todayMarch 23, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Cheap Alternative to the Gym: Stream Workout Videos Online Exercise is critical to looking and feeling good, but the high cost of getting in shape is often a barrier for those on a tight budget. In fact, a 2018 Dare to Be Free survey from Freeletics, a fitness app, found that 28 percent of participants said they would exercise more if they could find cheaper alternatives to the gym. Here's the good news: You can exercise for FREE […] todayJuly 29, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Mind-Body Practices Gain Popularity According to new data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Americans continue to turn to Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and other mind-body activities as leading ways to improve health. The NHIS "is the most current and reliable source of information on the use of specific complementary health approaches by U.S. adults and children," says David Shurtleff, PhD, acting director of the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health in […] todayMarch 20, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Pilates for Fall Prevention in Older Adults As many as one-third of all adults over 65 years old fall each year, with consequences that include serious injury, limited activity and significant health care costs. That's a staggering and sobering statistic. But researchers at California State University, Northridge, have conducted a study that shows that doing weekly Pilates training can effectively reduce these risks. Pilates is a body conditioning system that improves muscle tone, balances musculature, builds flexibility […] todayMarch 6, 2019
insert_link Health & Wellness Tips for Fit Abs During Pregnancy Pregnant moms want to know, "Can I safely train my abs during pregnancy?" Well, according to the experts at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the answer is a resounding, "Yes!" The fitness pros say that strong abdominals help in all three phases of pregnancy. First, they work like a support belt to help carry the weight of a growing baby and give the overworked back muscles a break. Second, […] todayDecember 24, 2018
insert_link Health & Wellness Pros Know Pilates Ever since Joseph Pilates founded his studio in New York City about a century ago, his training method has focused on strengthening abdominal and trunk muscles—called the “core"—through hundreds of very specific movements. And while Pilates was never a dancer himself, his studio was conveniently located near a ballet studio, so his first Pilates clients were ballet dancers looking for a way to improve their posture and control their movements. […] todayDecember 21, 2018
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