Paisley Hansen
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Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, fitness, beauty, and fashion. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.
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Unique Workouts You Need to Try
We have all felt bored of working out. Sometimes it feels like it’s the same thing over and over again. You go to the gym, lift weights, go home. You go for a run, go home. Sometimes you need to switch up your routine so that you can feel motivated again and again to exercise. Switching your routine will also help you avoid falling into a rut with your workouts. It will also help you to work muscles that are neglected if you stick to the same routine everyday. To help you get the most out of your workouts, here are some unique workouts that won’t fail to entertain.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
How to Choose a Car That Is Right for You
Buying a new car is an exciting event for anyone. It is also considered a major purchase so you need to be wise when you are buying a car or else you could end up in some financial trouble. With enough research and planning, you can hold your head high as you walk out of the car dealership with a new car. You do not have to buy a car from a dealership, you can buy your car from a person or even a local dealer. Your car also does not have to be brand new, it can be used with low miles, which can save you thousands on your major purchase. If you are looking for financing you will have to take out a loan and be able to make monthly car payments.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Wheel
Why Running a Gym Is More Difficult Than it Sounds
If you're interested in combining your love for fitness with your passion for entrepreneurship, opening a gym may be the ideal venture for you. However, before you jump into this type of investment, take the time to look at the biggest obstacles to success that this type of business faces. You may find the experience is more challenging than you expect.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Journal
Workouts You Can Do in the Pool
In a few months, the sun will be warm and people will start to pull the covers off their pools. Swimming is one of the best full-body workouts that you can do. You can do lap swimming which works core, arms, and legs with every kick and pull that you do. You can also run in the pool for a lower-impact, high resistance cardio workout. Not to mention, you can do amazing weight-training workouts all from the comfort of the water. To help you find some of the best workouts for your summer, here are the top four water exercises of all time.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
3 Myths About Vegan Eating
If you’ve ever experimented with a plant-based or vegan diet, you’ve probably heard all the typical vegan remarks already. Friends and family have probably asked you if you’re getting enough protein, or if you’re only trying the diet to lose weight. The vegan stereotype is not particularly flattering, and, more importantly, it’s not very accurate. Listed here are five common myths about vegan eating, and some evidence you can use to counter them the next time the subject comes up at a family reunion.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Feast
How Google's Algorithms Have Changed Over the Years
The internet has changed the world in extreme and profound ways. If there’s one website or service that can be thought of as the gateway to the internet, it’s certainly Google. Google processes an astounding 1.2 trillion internet searches each year. While a few competing search engines like DuckDuckGo are becoming slightly more popular, it’s certain that Google will be the king of search for the foreseeable future.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in 01
Retirement Is the Best Time to Plan a Vacation
The best possible time for a travel vacation is after retirement. Your time is your own, to do with as you please, at your pace. There is no waiting for your well-earned annual vacation, no stress around trying to fit your time into a tight vacation schedule. Imagine not having to drag yourself back to work after a short-ended, jam-packed whirlwind tour of some faraway place where you need another week to recover from all that excitement. What better time to take that luxury Alaskan cruise or soak in the sights on a leisurely river cruise? What follows are some popular vacations for after retirement:
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Wander
Vital Nutrients Vegans Frequently Miss
Vegan diets have a lot of health benefits, such as losing weight, lowering blood sugar levels, protecting against certain cancers, and lowering the risk of heart disease. These benefits often outweigh most cons, such as having to learn how to cook without animal products or the potential backlash from family and friends, but there is one disadvantage that must be discussed: the lack of certain nutrients that are necessary for a healthy diet. Here are just a few that may be missing from a vegan diet and some alternative ways to get these nutrients.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Feast
Why You Keep Hearing About Bone Broth
With the new year in full swing, many people are looking for the next big health craze; or rather, they're looking for something that might help them lose that extra Christmas weight, and get a whole lot healthier in the new year. On top of that, many people are looking for foods that can help them with long term problems, not just with short term issues.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Feast
Giving Your Kids a Bright Future in the Midst of Adversity
Whether your family is facing food or housing insecurity, dealing with underemployment, rising healthcare costs, or even the pervasive yet impactful effects of social media burnout, chances are you are facing some form of adversity or stress. These stressors can have detrimental physical, mental, and emotional impact on adults, let alone teenaged children and adolescents.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Families
Boost Your Wellness with Swimming
For good reason, many people are ditching the pavement for the pool when it comes to their overall health. Swimming is known to increase your muscle tone, cardio capabilities, and bone strength. Non-competitive swimming is one of the best fitness activities you can do year-round.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
