fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
How to Choose the Best Bike for Your Fitness Needs
Depending on where, how often, and how comfortable you feel on a bike, you may not think biking for exercise is a good choice for you. However, there are many different types of bikes and there is one out there that will fit your needs. There are bikes for people who prefer biking on flat roads, rocky inclines, sand, or even snow with additional options for beginners through advanced. This allows you to choose the best option not only for where you want to bike, but also for what level of biker you are. In total, there are five different categories of bikes, each with their own benefits and downsides. However, no matter which bike is best for you, all bikes will let you exercise and improve your fitness.
By Dennis McKonkie6 years ago in Longevity
Building a Plant Strong Body
You stocked your fridge with tofu and oat milk, added in a workout regimen, but you still are frustrated with your physique. Let’s start with the good news: embracing an (unprocessed) diet rich in whole grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, legumes, nuts, and seeds gives you a huge advantage. This lifestyle will fuel your athletic performance, help your muscles recover quickly, and remove unhealthy saturated fats and cholesterol from entering your body. If you just care about healthy weight loss without any consideration to muscle, athletic performance, or aesthetics, you can stop here. Weight loss will happen seamlessly. However, if you want to tack on some lean muscle or sculpt your body, some extra planning and knowledge is warranted.
By The Plant Life Chose Us6 years ago in Longevity
Should I Do the Same Stretches Every Day or Varied? Stretching Frequency and Volume
There’s a lot of debate when it comes to stretching about what is the best way to improve flexibility. Some believe that doing the same stretches every day will provide the best results while others suggest that doing so could do more harm than good. This leads them to believe that you should vary your stretches every day.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Exercise Life
Exercise Life Outdoor VS. Indoor Firstly, I love to workout because it heals my whole body mentally and physically. Usually, I prefer the low impact exercises because it increases the chance of better results. Simply, with anything when you get into a habit of doing activities then it becomes part of your lifestyle. Personally, I select workouts that make me happy and excited to complete. Most will drill you on the knowledge of running high speed miles, joining workout classes and signing up for trainers etc. Very fantastic ideas, but are you a introvert or not? Most importantly, are you happy with exercising among large groups of people? Personally, I do not enjoy exercising with tons of people closely around me. After a while, it becomes very uncomfortable with people in my face telling me what workouts best fits my body-type.
By Sheba Bonita 6 years ago in Longevity
3 Tools, Apps, and Resources to Aid in Sprint Training and 4 Common Stumbling Blocks to Overcome to Increase Running Speed
We’re currently living in the midst of what people are referring to as the ‘digital age’. Everything is seemingly based around online connectivity, with smart phones, tablets, and devices reigning supreme. While this tech is not without its flaws, for the most part it can offer us a wide range of advantages. The fitness industry in particular, is benefitting hugely from this technology, thanks in part to apps. HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts are currently all the rage, and for good reason. HIIT has been found to be incredibly effective when it comes to getting in shape, which is why there is now such high demand for apps, tools, and resources designed specifically with HIIT in mind. If you’re looking to get in shape, here’s a look at some of the more popular apps, tools, and resources currently available.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
HIIT and Sprint Training – The Key for Fat Loss and HIIT For Fitness – HIIT Isn’t Always Running Based
If you’re looking to lose weight, or rather, lose body fat, you’ll know that the process is anything but simple and straightforward. It can take days, weeks, even months, to lose as little as 2 pounds of fat, yet one or two high-calorie meals, and it seems as if you’re right back at square one. Yes, losing weight is a challenge, but it can be done, especially if you know what you’re doing. Numerous studies conducted over the years, have pointed to the fact that HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and similar types of sprint training, are especially beneficial when it comes to shedding the pounds, and doing so quickly for that matter. In fact, many experts believe HIIT to be the key for fat loss. But why is HIIT so beneficial? Here’s a look at a few key benefits associated with HIIT.
By Adrian Praljak6 years ago in Longevity
Basic to Bikini: Week five and six - sugar cravings and the perfect balance
Let's get straight into this one, shall we? Week five was not a great one for me – actually, I’m going to say it was the toughest week of my prep thus far (yes, I’m very well aware it’s going to get harder – this is what I signed up for after all). It wasn’t horrendous, it was just tough, physically and mentally tough. My body was tired, I’d come down a bit ill, my motivation levels were low, I could feel my discipline hanging on by a thread – I think it’s safe to say the previous four weeks were catching up to me and my body was just going through a little adjustment period, which I was expecting; I’ve never eaten or trained like this in my life so I knew my body would rebel. The way I got through it? I put myself – in particular my mental health – first: rested when I could and just rode the wave, so to speak. My advice to you if you’re going through a change and feel like it’s getting too hard: remember your why. Change is like climbing a mountain. There is a very good chance you are inches away from experiencing that change at its peak (reaching the very top of the mountain and just as it all feels like it’s becoming too much, you reach the top and it gets easier from there. Hang in there – it can’t last forever. Use this challenge to strengthen your willpower and discipline.
By Natalie Parry6 years ago in Longevity
10 In-Home Workout Classes You Can Do For Free
It's easy to want to stay in your pajamas all day when working from home, but making time to exercise will not only make you feel better physically, but mentally as well. Luckily, there are a ton of free online resources to find great workouts. From YouTube channels with follow-along workouts to blogs with easy-to-follow guides, if there's a workout you enjoy, you can probably find a class for it online.
By Laura Odegard6 years ago in Longevity
