“Apple-shaped” body is a term often used to define someone that stores fat around their waist as opposed to a “pear-shaped” body that stores fat on hips, buttocks and thighs.
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“Apple-shaped” body is a term often used to define someone that stores fat around their waist as opposed to a “pear-shaped” body that stores fat on hips, buttocks and thighs.
We often poke fun at apple shaped …
The human body is an amazing electrical machine that houses a system of glands empowered to release chemical messengers called hormones.
These chemical messengers are released directly into the bloodstream by ductless glands called endocrine glands. Once in the bloodstream, …
…Most of us are aware of the physical benefits of exercise—stronger muscles and bones, improved cardiovascular health, weight loss, and a slower aging process. But what many overlook is that exercise also has a powerful effect above the neck. That’s
In today’s hustle-and-bustle lifestyle, we’re always trying to squeeze more into each day. We juggle meetings, errands, family duties, deadlines—and too often, exercise gets pushed to the bottom of the list (or dropped altogether).
…But the truth is: when we
The widespread lack of physical activity in our modern technology driven “easy, comfortable” lives means we experience lowered endorphin levels on an ongoing basis.
…Endorphins are nature’s “feel good” hormones and are manufactured in the brain during intense physical activity.
Sitting has been linked to serious health problems, like obesity and osteoporosis. Unfortunately, the damage does not stop there. Being sedentary is also a significant contributor to nagging lower back ache.
But it is not actually your back that is …
Finding the right time to exercise can be a challenge, but many people find that exercising in the morning sets the stage for consistent, productive workouts.
Here’s a look at the reasons why morning exercise is so effective and the …
Navigating the gym environment can be as much about understanding the language as it is about mastering the equipment.
For beginners and seasoned gym-goers alike, the world of fitness is filled with specific jargon that can sometimes seem like a …
If you are looking for health and fitness motivation, you first need to ask yourself “why”.
After all without motivation, there is no drive and without drive there is no real reason to push on and succeed. This is the …
Is your day so crazy that you are in constant motion, pulled in many directions at once, eating on the run, barely time to stop and connect with anyone least of all yourself?
Busyness is a virtue in our culture …