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8 Ways to Improve Your Fitness
Many people–especially those who take part in a sport or some other active recreational activity–believe that they get enough exercise during their ordinary daily routine to keep themselves in good physical condition. Whether or not this is true depends very much on the type of sports you're playing, and the regularity of your participation.
By Blendea Lucia9 years ago in Longevity
On Breath, Gravity, and Support
How many times have I thought to myself, "Next time, I’ll be more conscious"? Well, another next time is here. This time, it’s my doggie, Amber-girl, my 42-pound gift of sweetness. She’s gonna leave me soon, and I cannot bear the thought.
By Carole Amend9 years ago in Longevity
How I Lost Weight Without Intense Exercise
It All Started With Lack Of Exercise I started to gain weight in my late teens. As a kid, I had a horse and I was horseback riding every day and was showjumping basically every weekend. I was really fit back then, I assure you that. My main interests shifted in my late teens, and you can possibly guess the direction? Boys! And I went to school in another town so it became too time-consuming for me to have a horse, so I sold it. Poor eating habits and less training made me start to gain weight.
By Git Springfeldt9 years ago in Longevity
Nine Vitamins, Minerals and Other Nutrients Important for Better Exercise Performance
It’s no secret that solid nutrition is vital to good overall health. If you’re an avid exerciser, though, your nutrition needs go up, with key nutrients playing an important role in recovery and making your workout program more effective.
By Jerry Del Priore9 years ago in Longevity
Why You Should Jump Rope
Have you ever wondered why boxers are such tremendous athletes? The vigorous training, non-stop running, strict diets, and subtle art of jumping rope are all excellent shape-makers, but for the purposes of this piece, I will focus on the art of skipping.
By Andre John9 years ago in Longevity
Fitness and Determination
Something I love in life is working out, and being fit. There are a lot of reasons that people give for wanting to work out, but I simply love doing it. I love lifting weights and watching my body change as my muscles become more visible.
By Juanell Hopper9 years ago in Longevity
15 Essential Health Based TED Talks
TED Talks are academic level lectures that bring the complicated and lofty studies on business, science, and health down to earth. Each video packs tons of incredible, life-altering information into bite-sized packages that the average person can watch and enjoy. For those of us who are more health conscious, these important lessons can really have a huge impact on our lifestyles going forward. Because of that, I feel like it is my responsibility to share with you what I have found most inspiring on a personal level. These fifteen videos are essential TED Talks for anyone hoping to jumpstart their healthy living by turning around the ways they approach diet, exercise, and, in some cases, living.
By Shinji Kazuma9 years ago in Longevity
Zen and the Art of Mindfulness at Work
What do some of the largest employers in America, the U.S. military, and ivy-league business schools have in common? MINDFULNESS. Big, forward-thinking organizations are leading the movement toward creating a society that is more focused, centered, and connected through the ancient practice of mindfulness.
By Tom Greene9 years ago in Longevity
Ways to Look Beautiful Naturally
It’s no secret that when we look our best, we also feel our best—and vice versa—but how can we feel and look beautiful naturally? A sunny disposition and a joie de vivre can go a long way in achieving this effortless, I-woke-up-this-way beauty—but it takes discipline in some areas, and surrender in others, to achieve the spirit and confidence needed to look beautiful naturally.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
Yoga Poses for Better Sleep
If you are tired of the noxious tentacles of chronic insomnia and the daily disruptive stress, it is time for you to incorporate a few yoga poses for better sleep into your pre-slumber ritual. Often, counting sheep or fantasizing about our dreams does not do much to put us to sleep. Be it the last sip of our cup of camomile or the most mundane story we have ever heard, everything fails to realize the goal. Anxious thoughts about the next day’s presentation or ongoing personal troubles run rampant in our minds. That is when yoga comes into play. The meditative elements of yoga can make us more in tune with the sensations of the body, relieving the continuous battles of the mind and assuring a way to steady the wandering soul. By practicing these yoga poses for better sleep, you can happily hit the sack and weave beautiful dreams of tomorrow.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
