According to the American Chiropractic Association, at any given time, 31 million Americans experience lower back pain. In general, back pain is one of the main reasons that Americans miss work. It is also the second most common reason for Americans to see their doctor.
The good news is that most back pain is not caused by a serious issue, like fracture, arthritis, or any type of chronic condition.…
I have been a martial artist for 29 years. That is a long time to commit to a specific fitness routine, and there is a reason why I have stuck with it. Martial arts encompass not just physical exertion, but also a focus of the mind and spirit. When you put all three of these elements together, as we will in this martial arts-inspired warm-up, you will strengthen your life in ways you could never imagine.…
Welcome to my living room workout series! Each week, I share a workout from my personal exercise routine — and then do it in real time so you can follow along. These workouts are optional and are simply one of the many ways you can accomplish your daily exercise.
Living Room Workout 9If you’re looking for a bodyweight workout that requires no equipment and can be done anywhere — your living room, your bedroom, or even a hotel room — then you’re in the right spot.…
This simple and effective exercise hits those hard-to-reach muscles of the hips and thighs and can be done anywhere and anytime.
The muscles of the inner and outer thigh can become hard to reach because of how inactive they become after years of sitting and not moving enough. Keep in mind, even if you are an athlete, there are still tasks in your life that involve sitting, such as attending school and driving your car.…
In a world where an increasing majority of us are struggling with overweight and obesity, it’s no wonder that the fitness industry is booming. We hit the gym in droves, throw out our junk food, learn how to cook, and do everything we can to lose excess body fat, maximize our strength, and improve our physical function overall.
But if you ask your fellow gym buddies why they workout, chances are most of them won’t say that they’re trying to improve their brain health. …
If five minutes is all you can spare for exercising, then this is the workout for you. This workout will strength train your whole body and get your heart rate up, while also improving your posture.
Speaking of which: have you ever looked down at your feet and noticed that they turn out to the sides instead of pointing straight ahead?…
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is a hot fitness trend, but while many people have jumped on this mode of exercise, many also don’t really understand how HIIT works, the science behind it, or what a HIIT program actually consists of.
This HIIT technique involves giving an all-out effort of intense exercise for a short time, followed by a brief rest period.…
Who doesn’t like an exercise that has a lot of bang for the buck? In our busy lives, it’s nice to have things that can multitask like we do. This exercise will build upper-body strength and create definition in your arms, shoulders, and upper back. It’s also a fabulous stretch for your whole body.
And the biggest perk to this move — there’s no equipment required!…
Most often when you see “ab-slimming exercises” advertised, the claim is that the moves will slim the stomach by targeting the muscles there: your abs. But contrary to what many people believe, developing strong abs will not slim your stomach.
In other words, “ab-slimming exercises” are not possible.
What a strong core will do, though — no matter your current size or fitness level — is strengthen your back, improve your balance, better your posture, assist in avoiding injury, and help you be an overall fitter person.…
In your average work day, do any of these scenarios sound familiar?
Perhaps the only places you go with regularity that are charged with the sole purpose of addressing your well being are your church and the gym. In theory, a church is a temple of wellness offering community-based unity in thought and faith. And theoretically, a gym is a wellness temple of a different sorts — tasked with promoting a culture of holistic health and fitness.…
Training is simple. We make it far more complex than it really needs to be. Lift more weight — either by performing a higher volume (sets x reps) or by increasing intensity (lifting a heavier weight) — and you’ll improve. However, there are some exercises that should be considered your main courses and others that don’t even rate a mention on the kids’ menu.…
