Cellulites are deposits of fat underneath the skin. When fat starts accumulating under the skin, it starts pushing against the connective tissues. When this happens, the outer layer of the skin takes on a bumpy appearance. Although harmless, cellulite gives the skin an unsightly cottage cheese-like appearance. Unfortunately, there is no cream that can eliminate cellulite. However, these exercises may …
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How to Stay Fit From Your Seat!
Did you know sitting for too long can kill you? A study found that sitting for too long can lead to diabetes, heart diseases, and even premature death. The health hazards of sustained physical inactivity are far ranging. That’s why it’s important to squeeze in a few minutes of your time exercising! And you can do that even if you …
Read More »Abdominal Exercises That Will Not Strain the Back or Neck
Abdominal exercises engage the abdominal muscles. The motion can sometimes strain the upper and lower back as well as the neck. Toning the midsection doesn’t have to hurt the back or the neck! In today’s post, we are listing down abdominal workout that won’t stress the spine: Bird Dog Exercise The bird dog exercise strengthens the core while improving balance. …
Read More »Basic Gymnastic Ring Exercises You Can Do At Home
It takes a certain level of skill and discipline to work out using gym rings. Gym ring exercises will build a powerful upper body. It improves flexibility and balance. It promotes better coordination and boost muscle strength! Working out using gym rings will take you out of your comfort zone. Using gym rings is challenging but fun too! Curious about …
Read More »6 Exercises to Build a Stronger Core
Dreaming of having washboard abs but can’t figure out how? No amount of crunches could unveil the toned abdominal muscles underneath. To keep achieve definition, you have to strengthen your core. And you can’t do that when you don’t engage all the surrounding muscles in the midsection. So break out of your monotonous abdominal workout and expand your repertoire. In …
Read More »The Best Exercises for Ex-Smokers
So you just quit smoking and is new to the idea of “healthy living.” It can be overwhelming to switch from one lifestyle to another. But there is no rush. The fact that you are willing to exercise after quitting a two-decade-old habit is a great step towards achieving a healthy lifestyle. To ease yourself into a healthy body, consider …
Read More »Jumping Your Way to Fitness – Your Basic Guide to Rebounding Exercise
Rebounding exercise – more popularly known as rebounding – refers to a low-impact workout that uses a mini-trampoline or any type of “rebounder.” The main concept of rebounding is bouncing up and down to improve posture, strengthen muscles and tendons as well as to achieve a healthy body. Rebounding is comprised of three types: Health, Strength and Aerobic Bounce. Health …
Read More »Improving Mood Through Exercise
We all know regular exercise does a body good but did you know it improves mental and emotional health too? That’s right, sustained physical exertion is nature’s Prozac. It prevents depression, releases stress and reduces anxiety. How Exercise Lifts the Mood Stress is the body’s natural fight-or-flight instinct. This occurs when the brain releases a chemical called “brain-derived neurotrophic factor.” …
Read More »The 4 Best Chest and Triceps Exercises
Developing the chest and triceps is easy with the right exercise. But before you train the triceps and pecs, you need to know the anatomy of your upper body. This will be your guide in isolating the right muscle groups. The triceps are made up of three bundles of muscles. They run from the shoulder blades to the forearms. These …
Read More »Fun Ways to Stay Fit
It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re stuck in a rut. When it comes to fitness, don’t be afraid to mix things up. It’s a great strategy to keep yourself motivated to stick to your fitness routine! The majority of those who work out are compelled to stick to their respective programs if there are fun aspects to said programs. …
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