Fit & Fabulous
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Maintaining Muscle Strength
You’ve spent countless hours at the gym crafting your version of a perfect body. So much sweat, time, and money have gone into creating the version of yourself that you want to see in the mirror. However, at a certain point, you might begin to think that you can take a day off or add an extra cheat day. After all, the muscles you’ve worked so hard to develop took a long time. How much could you actually lose by taking the occasional break?
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Three Low-Impact Exercises for Bad Knees
Knees can be a constant source of frustration, especially for people who want to exercise more. However, like anyone who has ever experienced knee pain can tell you, knee injuries almost always flare up when you try extreme cardio. This is particularly true of running, which can be hard on your knees. Knees are the most frequently injured joint in the body for both people who run and people who don’t. The problem is that when we think about getting our heart rate up, running is often the only thing that comes to mind. And because knee injuries can flare up and even worsen with this high-impact exercise, many people are disincentivized to give cardio a go. Nevertheless, there are solutions to this problem that can enable you to get in your dose of cardio without hurting your knees and leading to long-term joint damage. This article lists three exercises that you can start to incorporate into your workout regime today.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
The Best Kind of Freeze: Cryotherapy
New treatments for the body, mind, and beauty become available everyday. It's an industry that is constantly changing and consistently progressing. Not to mention, the overwhelming amount of options for pain management, weight loss, and mental health, leaving people clueless as to what is legit and what are just temporary gimmicks.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Longevity
Treadmill vs Rowing Machine - Best Home Gym Workout Equipment Debate
Most of you probably think about buying a workout machine for your use at home. Although there are several options open for you, two of the major considerations are a treadmill and a rower. Experts from this website say that choosing a piece of exercise equipment that gives a full body workout is the best choice. However, there are also some users who prefer to use exercise machines that provides an adequate amount of workout in order to help them remain fit. When it comes to choosing between a treadmill and a rowing machine, many people get confused. It is true that both have their pros and cons. Choosing one is completely based on your own personal requirements and budget.
By Patty McDaniels7 years ago in Longevity
The Best Things About Running Cross Country
If you would have approached me ten years ago and told me that I was going to be a cross country runner in high school and fall in love with distance running for the rest of my life, I would have straight up laughed in your face. Growing up, I never considered myself to be the athletic type. But that all changed after my first summer practice in the eighth grade.
By Suzanne Gayle7 years ago in Longevity
Being a Runner Is Awesome
Running is the best thing ever. You don't need any expensive equipment, other than a sports bra (maybe two, no one wants to be knocked out by a renegade tit to the face) and a pair of running shoes. You don't have to buy a membership to any sweaty, stinky, somewhat intimidating gym filled with grunting gorillas, gawkers, and people that seem to be there solely for small talk and selfies.
By Kay Deschain7 years ago in Longevity
How Physical Exercise Makes Your Memory Work Better
Exercise can improve your memory! Physical exercise is equally important for your body and mind. Studies now reveal that exercising can help you not only build strong muscles, keep a healthy body weight and prevent diseases. Regular physical activity also leads to memory enhancement and development of thinking skills.
By Andrew Guerra7 years ago in Longevity
Seven Day Trial
My friend recommended me to a gym and I was given the opportunity to try the gym for free, for seven days, no strings attached. At first, we laughed it off. She just needed names to sign people up, and we both knew I'd never actually end up going. I'm just not the gym sort.
By Emily Hean7 years ago in Longevity
