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Riding a bike is a great way to break out a sweat and burn off calories. It is a fun, practical and healthy way to go from point A to point B. The movement engages the entire lower body as well as the chest and arms. In today’s post, we are giving you 8 reasons to start biking today: Uplifts …

60% of the human body is composed of water. Body fluids assist to hundreds of biological processes every day. That’s why it pays to pay close attention to signs of dehydration. Unfortunately, 75% of American adults suffer from mild to severe cases of dehydration. Dehydration can cause chronic diseases including kidney disease and organ failure. Without a doubt, hydration is …

Planking refers to a type of isometric core strength exercise that tones the whole body. This exercise requires holding a position similar to a pushup for as long as you can. Performing planks regularly is an excellent way to tone the midsection. Below are other surprising benefits you get from doing the plank: Builds Strength It takes a certain level …

Say you’ve been working intensely for the past hour and suddenly, you pull a muscle. Do you see a sports doctor right away or should you tough it out? A sports medicine specialist is a doctor that specializes in healing all types of sports injuries. The physician focuses on the medical and therapeutic aspects of sports and physical activity. A …

We’ve said it time and again, breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Your first meal energizes the body and jumpstarts the metabolic rate! Ever wonder what top fitness experts and celebrity trainers have for breakfast? In today’s post, we are listing down the breakfast choices of some of the most celebrated names in the fitness and wellness …

A gym membership can help you achieve your weight loss goals and live an active lifestyle. But it takes a certain level of commitment and dedication to sign up for a membership. After all, gym memberships aren’t exactly cheap. Unfortunately, most people waste money by signing up for a fitness member only to use it infrequently. The fact is, having …

CrossFit is a fitness company founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman and Lauren Jenai. The idea behind the company is to promote physical exercise as a competitive fitness sport. The CrossFit program is comprised of high-intensity interval training combined with Olympic weightlifting, plyometric, powerlifting, gymnastics, girevoy sport, calisthenics, strongman, and other exercises. CrossFit helps tone the body and build strength, …

You’ve been working out for weeks to achieve washboard abs and still, you’re not making any progress at all, what could you be doing wrong? It’s one thing to work out and it’s another to work out properly. If you’ve been approaching your fitness plan the wrong way, you won’t get the desired results. In today’s post, we are listing …

Sports physiotherapy – also known as physical therapy – is a type of rehabilitation program to augment recovery. Usually, physiotherapy is applied to patients who suffered from a stroke or cerebral palsy. But it is also used to boost recovery from sports injury. A sports physiotherapist will develop care and injury prevention program according to the patient’s condition. The program …

An average workout plan is 3 months long to achieve desired results. But this does not mean shorter programs are less effective. According to fitness experts, you don’t have to complete a 12-week program to achieve a fitter, toner frame. You can work out for as short as 4 weeks to achieve the same results. Of course, that means you’ll …