Tag: Exercise

Working out with a partner can make your workout engaging and competitive. You can motivate, support, and encourage each other to do better. When...

Vaginas maintain a delicate pH balance and can expand to about double its size. It is a self-cleaning organ which flushes out waste and bacteria by itself. The clitoris has about 8000 nerve endings. Kegel exercises for the vagina can help keep muscle tone and give you more intense orgasms. Treat the vagina with care and avoid using douches and/or scented feminine products.

Calf muscles are usually invisible to most people because you rarely notice them until they hurt or become too stiff. If you're someone who spends...

It’s that time of the year again when everything from candles to lattes are flavored with pumpkin spice! Fall is more than just an...

Do you feel chained to sugar and its ill effects? If you eat sugar every day or excessively and want to reduce its intake for...

Exercise can get addictive too. You could be suffering from an exercise disorder if you feel that your workout regimes have become the center of your life. Most people who are addicted to exercise don't take rest days and push their bodies to the breaking point despite injuries. Often, they could also be harboring an eating disorder like orthorexia or anorexia athletica.

Real food derived from both plant and animal sources are what's needed for your good health. Over the years, multivitamins have become the most overzealously consumed drugs in the world. Not many are aware that long-term consumption can put you at risk of cancer, arteriosclerosis and heart disease. Having supplements to complement your workout actually also has no enhanced effect on your performance levels.

Vaginas are hands down the most extraordinary organ any human can have. Can any other organ pass an actual person through it? We didn’t...

Living a healthy and long life is the desire of every human being on the planet. Health and longevity are influenced by many factors such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, our outlook towards life, and a healthy lifestyle. These factors are also crucial to keep diseases at bay and promote health. By following the simple practices mentioned here, you can become healthier and live longer.

To lose weight in a healthy manner, it's necessary that you alter your diet and lifestyle. However, instead of going for fad diets that might not work, opt for a healthy and wholesome diet plan. Remember to supplement it with yoga, cardio, or strength training exercises. For your weight loss journey to be successful, set achievable standards and implement positive thinking. Aim at losing no more than 1–2 pounds every week.

Most medical professionals recommend the safest time to fly while being pregnant is before 36 weeks. Several air-travel services do not allow passengers over...

Before you begin with exercising, you must remember that recovering should be your first priority. A c-section is a surgery—your body has undergone a...

To recover after a hardcore workout, focus on specific nutrients. Protein is needed to repair muscle cells, while carbs re-energize the body. This combination of protein plus carbs also reduces muscle damage and soreness. To replenish electrolytes lost through the sweat, reach for a sports drink to prevent dehydration. A sample post-workout meal includes a whole grain wrap with leafy greens, chicken breast, and hummus, along with a handful of unsalted almonds.

Hot water baths can help your tense muscles relax. Spending time in a hot tub or sauna can also lead to passive heating wherein the body's temperature rises and calories get burnt. However, an hour of spending time in a hot tub doesn't burn a huge amount of calories when compared to an hour of exercise. The health benefits of daily physical activity are better any day.

If you are a beginner looking to tone your arms, equipment-free tricep and bicep stretches and resistance training with dumbbell curls and kickbacks are a good place to start. If a gym with a cable machine or barbells is available, you could also try pushdowns or pressdowns or the seated high back row. Here’s a roundup of the 10 best exercises for your arms!