If you are in a busy gym or would like to be able to use minimal equipment at home- the kettlebell may be your answer. Kettlebells are such versatile weights, they can be used in different ways for all sorts of exercises working on strengthening your muscles and getting your heart rate going. The exercises […]
Work takes a toll on our bodies, whether you are on your feet all day, sitting at a desk or constantly moving for you job…it takes a toll. So this post is looking at 4 very simple, quick, easy and not over-the-top mobility exercises you can do to ease tension and reset he body to […]
Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in your arteries, you need some pressure in order to push the blood around the body when the heart pumps. Throughout the day, depending on what you are doing, your blood pressure will go up and down, however, if your blood pressure is consistently high (even when resting) […]
You may have just started to become more physically active, or, you may be the fittest person around – either way you you need to be doing your stretches. Why do we need to stretch? If you are constantly using any muscle in your body, it will be going through phases of being shorter (when […]
You may have just started to become more physically active, or, you may be the fittest person around – either way you you need to be doing your stretches. Why do we need to stretch? If you are constantly using any muscle in your body, it will be going through phases of being shorter (when […]
It cannot be understated how important water is to the human body. Every part of the body (organs, cells, tissue) needs water to function properly. Hydration is important for our health. The amount of water we should be taking in each day may be different for each individual (generally the goal is 6-8 glasses of […]
I’m sure most people have heard of a “10 minute core workout”, or have tried performing 100 sit ups a day in order to loose weight and gain a “six-pack” with little results. Unfortunately I am here to tell you that these alone wont really work. The abdominals are part of the core muscles but […]
Why do we need sun lotion? Sun lotion is the best way to protect your skin from sun burns. Sun burn can happen from extended periods of time outside with no sun lotion or not enough sun lotion or from using tanning beds. Reoccurring sunburn can lead to sun damage that can then cause skin […]
Strengthening the muscles in the lower body can help you in your everyday life- things like, your muscular stamina, lifting and carrying things, your posture, easing aches and pains caused by imbalances as well as strengthening your bones and reducing your risk of injury. Exercises Deadlift Start standing with your feet hip-width apart and your […]
Anything can affect our posture, whether its always wearing your bag on the same shoulder, hunching over at your desk or constantly putting all your weight on one leg. And day to day these things may not feel harmful, they may even feel like they are making things slightly easier. However, in the long-term these […]
