Tag: Exercise

Pooping can be awesome when you don’t have to deal with constipation, diarrhea, or any other gastrointestinal discomfort. Some after-poop experiences are simply glorious...

Your core constitutes of all the muscles between your hips and your shoulders. These stabilize the spine to ensure easy, seamless movement as you transition from one task to another. By forcing you to brace yourself against movement as you use your limbs – just like in real life, the body saw trains your core in the same way that it’s designed to carry out its functions.

Hip stretching exercises like hip rotations, squatting internal rotations, pigeon stretch and frog pose aim at relaxing the tense hip and thigh muscles. Stiffened hip muscles will prevent you from doing a full squat efficiently. Spending too much time sitting is the reason why hip mobility reduces. Performing stretches regularly will improve your flexibility thereby making it easier for you to do squats.

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist. It occurs when the 2 tendons around the base of...

If you have finally decided to take the plunge to adopt a healthier lifestyle, one of the first things you wonder about is how long...

The time between our 20s and 30s is the most youthful time of our lives. We are in the prime of our youth and...

Knowing the right way to eat and exercise is key to meeting fitness goals. High-fat diets aid in weight loss, but be sure to consult a professional before you try them. Plan out your cheat days. Don’t skip dinner as that might lead to excessive eating and weight gain. Opt for long-term dietary changes over short-term crash diets. Don’t exercise too hard and be sure to have adequate nutrition to avoid lethargy.

How many times have you joined the gym or started an exercise routine at home and run out of enthusiasm within just a few...

When you're in a gym, there are certain things you should and shouldn't do. Although these are unwritten rules, you are expected to be aware of them. Some of them are wiping away your swear after using an equipment, not hogging the equipment, wearing clean and fresh workout clothes, and not sharing unsolicited knowledge or advice.

Any form of physical activity is better than leading a sedentary lifestyle. To prevent the risk of life-threatening illnesses you should do at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity in or 75 minutes of vigorous on a weekly basis. However, if you can make time for exercise only over the weekends, aim to fulfill the recommended amount.

Easy bruising becomes frequent as you age. Body tissues become thinner and blood vessels lose their elasticity making them prone to breaking. If easy bruising runs in the family, that makes you prone to it too. Blood-thinning medications and overexposure to the sun can cause easy bruising, too. Excess strain during exercises can cause muscle tear leading to bruises. Certain health conditions like liver diseases, leukemia may cause easy bruising.

Sitting for more than 6 hours a day increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disease and early death even if you exercise regularly. During the day try to walk as much as possible. Drink lots of water, walk over to your colleague's desk, walk when you take a phone call. You should also try to take the stairs as much as possible. To encourage yourself to stay on your feet longer, wear comfortable shoes.

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If you’re living with kyphosis and seeking non-surgical treatment options, exercise and physical therapy can make a big difference. Yoga asanas like the locust pose or mountain pose and supported backbends help build your core and back muscles. Supplement this with sunlight exposure. Consume vitamin D- and calcium-rich food for better bone health and lowered risk of injury from balance issues or weak bones. A back brace or shoe inserts may help those with developing bones and offer respite from pain for others.