Fitness

You might not think much about toning the neck area when you work out but there are benefits to strong neck muscles. The neck is made up of the trapezius muscle. It’s a large muscle that covers the upper back. It supports and balances the arms. A toned neck muscle promotes proper posture. It also helps maintain arm and shoulder …

You might not think much about it — after all, breathing is done almost unconsciously. But did you know breathing exercises could help boost your fitness? If you’re familiar with yoga or tai-chi, then you know that deep breathing is a critical part of these fitness programs. When you breathe in deeply, you engage the entire ribcage as well as …

There could be hundreds of fitness routines you can do in order to keep in shape. But nothing beats a full body workout to achieve your goal weight! It’s the best fitness routine to increase muscle mass, achieve wicked cuts, and produce faster results. Of course, a full body workout is an intense kind of routine, definitely not for the …

Thinking of beating your personal record in running? Running is a great way to keep the heart rate up, tone the legs, and burn a lot of calories! But if you want to up the ante, you can train yourself to run a mile faster! The little things you change in your routine could lead to amazing results! In today’s …

As if having a baby isn’t challenging enough, new moms struggle with getting rid of their flabby “pooch” after giving birth. It’s normal to develop a flabbier stomach after giving birth because this band of extra fat worked as cushion to the fetus. Unfortunately, after giving birth, the band of fat around the midsection is extremely hard to get rid …

Nothing beats exercising to keep the body healthy, toned, and slim. However, not all types of exercises are good for the body. In fact, some of the most common types of exercises are dangerous if not done right. The kind of exercises you have to do or avoid will depend on a number of things and some exercises in this …

Surya Namaskar—or Sun Salutation in English—refers to a series of movements that help heighten the consciousness and exercise the body. This practice implies that one has to get up before the sun rises in order to pay respect to the rising sun. Ideally, you have to wake up at around 5 to 5:30 in the morning with an empty stomach. …

Got painful shoulders? The shoulder muscles are some of the most used muscles in the body. Repeated movements—such as strenuous physical exertions and exercises—could lead to pain, swelling, and tenderness around this area. These simple stretches will help ease sore shoulders and even relax the neck and back as well as improve posture: Wall Stretching Stretching the shoulders against the …

It’s hard to stay fit when you have bad knees! The solution: low-impact exercises. Low-impact exercises are the best for those who are overweight, those recovering from an injury, or folks who suffer from chronic conditions like gout or arthritis. Low-impact exercises are classified as such if one foot has to be in contact with the ground or if movements …

When you’re developing muscles and building your body, it’s important to know just what types of supplements can help you achieve the results you want. Two of the most popular bodybuilding supplements are creatine and glutamine. Both have their own body building potentials because creatine and glutamine are amino acids, the building blocks of protein. And we all know you …