THE SMART MAT This new, smart mat is the must-have tool for her yoga sessions. Whenever she’s done, she just needs to flip the mat over, click, and let it roll on its own. At 5 mm thick, there’s plenty of cloud-like cushioning for her elbows, wrists and knees. 2. Leggings + Top This combinationContinue reading “10 Perfect Fitness Gifts for Women”
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10 Shocking Fitness Facts
Exercise Won’t Make You Thin Many people use exercise as their sole method of weight management, however studies have shown that exercise, when not combined with dietary changes, does very little in respect to losing weight. A study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine found that when a group of obese people completedContinue reading “10 Shocking Fitness Facts”
10 Celebrities with Ridiculously High IQs
1. James Woods (180) While he may not have the cultural relevance that some of the other stars on this list enjoy today, Woods has had a long and celebrated career in acting, producing, and voice work. However, his most impressive attribute may be the fact that his IQ is a truly incredible 180 –Continue reading “10 Celebrities with Ridiculously High IQs”
Top 10 Healthiest Countries in the World
Spain Jumping five places in this year’s ranking is Spain, overtaking Italy into top spot as the world. It seems like paella and gazpacho will be making it onto healthy food trend lists going forward with Mediterranean cuisine a clear winner for the Southern European country. By 2040 Spain is expected to have have theContinue reading “Top 10 Healthiest Countries in the World”
Top 10 Signs of Overtraining
Decreased performance. The telltale sign of overtraining is a lack of improved performance, despite an increase in training intensity or volume. Decreased agility, strength and endurance, such as slower reaction timesand reduced running speeds are all common signs of overtraining. 2. Stalled progress The relationship between workload and recovery is dysfunctional and your acute workoutContinue reading “Top 10 Signs of Overtraining”
8 Biggest Myths About Calories
Myth 1: All calories are the same In the past few years, we’ve learned a lot more about how our bodies react to identical calorie levels from different foods, and a new Harvard study is further proof. Another recent study found that saturated fats, like those found in butter, whole milk, and fatty meats, mayContinue reading “8 Biggest Myths About Calories”
10 Postpartum Recovery Tips
Ask for help As a former postpartum nurse, I noticed how often new mothers put their needs last. It seems often families look at postpartum time as party time. I have seen c-section moms sleeping in the same room as 15-20 family members talking loudly and passing baby around for hours. My best advice isContinue reading “10 Postpartum Recovery Tips”
Top 10 Highest Paying Sports In The World
1. Basketball Average Salary: $4.9 million It is not surprising that basketball is the world’s highest paid sport. As well as earning millions per year in salary, the NBA’s best basketball players earn a huge amount of money from their various endorsements and sponsorships, more so than any other sport. A quick glance at any ForbesContinue reading “Top 10 Highest Paying Sports In The World”
10 Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Standard Cardio
Sprints Yes, it seems like running. No, it’s not exactly running. A sprint, in its truest form, is very different from a traditional distance run. When you run, say, 3 miles, you’re aiming to conserve energy as much as possible, keeping your arms steady and running in very upright fashion. A sprint? Now, instead ofContinue reading “10 Exercises That Burn More Calories Than Standard Cardio”
10 Horrible Exercises You Should Never Do
1.Sit-Ups The worst thing that has ever happened to the fitness industry was the creation of the sit up. Far too many people believe that performing this horrible exercise will give them a six-pack. While this exercise will indeed cause fatigue of the abdominal muscles, you are doing it at the expense of your spinalContinue reading “10 Horrible Exercises You Should Never Do”
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