It's common knowledge that your brain is what controls every function and movement in your body, from breathing to running. Just like your muscles, it is important to keep your brain in tiptop shape to maximize your health and what your brain can offer in your life. You may wonder how you can exercise your brain, when it is inside your head. Well, that is an easy question to answer: brain training. Like fitness training, brain fitness training...more
Do you want to reduce your sciatic nerve pain because youve experience such agonizing pain that standing up becomes so difficult? Sciatica nerve pain is a very uncomfortable condition in which the sciatic nerves in the body become irritated. The pain of sciatica normally starts in the lower back and extends through the buttocks areas which can be very unpleasant. What are the symptoms of Sciatica?The pain often felt on one side and may radiate to...more
It is a common misconception that one has to join a gym or go on a crash diet in order to lose weight. With the art of nutrition emerging as a science, dieticians and nutritionists recommended various fail-sure methods of losing weight.If you are on the overweight side, there are many new ways for you to get back into shape without doing strenuous exercises or starving yourself. Most people perceive exercising as a regular regimen at the gym but this is time consuming while not guaranteeing results.Following an exercise regimen at home without the use of fitness equipment can also help one lose weight. One can exercise while going about ones chores or even while watching TV. Putting on some music while you exercise is a good way of relieving the monotony and enjoying yourself while you sweat it out.Before you start your home exercise regimen, you should read up on the exercises that will suit your body type and benefit you the most. Once you have decided the exercises that you are going to start out with, decide on the number of times you are going to do each exercise and the amount of time that you can allow to your workout each day.After deciding the workout plan, make sure that...more
You know by now that exercise is essential for good health, disease prevention, and for a slim waistline. In fact, there are so many benefits that it doesnt make any sense not to exercise!Yet (admit it) you may still have a list of excuses that you use to avoid it.Here are some of the most common excuses (I know I have used them), and tactics to...more
There are exercises for back pain which focus on adding a little more strength to the muscles which join in arching the backbone. The rushed injury is actually a result of ligament tears or perhaps disc problems which have been pressured.The patients always have an option to undertake different techniques like lying prone. This is executed by...more
Buying an exercise bike? These bikes are some of most popular pieces of fitness equipment because they are affordable, easy to use and can last you a very long time.But if you've started shopping, you'll probably notice that there are several different types of exercise bikes including upright, recumbent, semi-recumbent, dual action and even indoor cycling bikes. How do you choose the best one for your needs?This article will give you some background on different types of fitness bikes so you can decide which kind you want for your home exercise gym:#1 UprightUpright bikes were the only option you had for years. They look similar to an outdoor bike (but they don't have wheels, chains etc. to be mobile). They have a typical bicycle seat and your feet hang down to reach the pedals. Upright bikes come in all different price categories from starter to commercial grade models.Some advantages of these bikes are that many experts think they are better at burning calories and tend to take up less space than a recumbent bike. They can also be a great way for cyclist to train indoors during the winter months.#2 RecumbentThese have bucket-like seats and your legs are angled out (or slightly...more
Employers should encourage their staff to exercise during work as it has been proven to improve productivity.Research by scientists at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm revealed that reducing the number of work hours performed by employees in...more
Who doesnt want six pack abs? It is the aspiration of many individuals all through the earth. Rock-solid abdominal muscle tissues are taken as a signal of attractiveness within our society, and as a result, are extremely sought after by most people....more
Stretching is something we can do just about anywhere, anytime.Start your day, end your day, or get away from your day with some good stretching.If you're looking to mix up your routines a little, though, grab a chair! And the chair isn't just for...more
How you answer that question could be related to yourpersonality.But your traits and tendencies dont have to dictate your activitylevel. Finding out what physical activities best suit you can motivateyou to get moving.An Exercise Prescription for...more
Do you want to build bulletproof abs that demand attention? If you think that buying one of those crappy ab products that are sold on television is going to give you a six pack, you are dead wrong! Stop looking for a so called easy solution to...more
You may be one of many people that isn't content with your hips, butt an thighs. They are either too small, too big, too saggy, to flabby and well basically just not perfect. No butt is perfect, but there are things that you can do to make them...more