Yesterday you said tomorrow!
What is DOMS?
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. When muscles are required to work harder than they’re used to or in a different way, it’s believed to cause damage to the muscle fibres, tearing them slightly in order to repair and become stronger – resulting in muscle soreness or stiffness. DOMS is often mistakenly believed to be caused by […]
Don’t just focus on the core!
Direct abdominal exercises are not necessary to get good abs. Abs are used as stabilizers when you do squats, deadlifts, and many other exercises. Only a good diet will make them visible. However, training your core is great for developing balance and helping functional movement.
Exercise for chronic pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, working out is probably the last thing you want to do. But a 2017 report in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviewsexamined 264 studies with nearly 20,000 participants, and found that overall, exercise was beneficial for chronic pain. In particular, the review suggested that exercise could lower pain severity […]
Take care of each and every one
The human body contains more than 650 individual muscles and 206 bones!
Put your back into it!
Regular activity can ease the severity and reduce the frequency of lower back pain.
A walk in the park
Walking at a fast pace for three hours or speed walking more than once a week can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 65%.
Running smoothly
Running isn’t just great for cardiovascular fitness and heart health. People who run 12-18 miles a week have a stronger immune system and can increase their bone mineral density.
Water!
Drinking water and staying hydrated is key for a good complexion. Drinking enough water also makes you less prone to getting wrinkles.
Sweet stuff
Chocolate is good for your skin; its antioxidants improve blood flow and protect against UV damage. Higher cocoa content the better!