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When the days become extra busy, as is almost unavoidable during the holidays, it seems like fitness and self-care are the first things to go out the window. Mix these exercises into your day to keep you moving. Altogether it may only take 15-20 minutes, but keeping a fitness routine, no matter how short, will… Continue reading Six Exercises To Keep You Active This Holiday Week
This week's exercise is a modification of a squat. Squats of all varieties are great because they target glutes, quads, hip flexors, abs, and more. This version incorporates a chair. Begin by finding a chair that allows you to sit with your feet flat when you're seated on the front 1/2 of the chair. Sit… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Reverse Chair
Let's face it- we all spend a whole lot of time sitting down. In fact, studies have shown that many Americans are largely inactive. Walking even 4,000 steps through an entire day can reduce the risk of all-cause mortality. The benefits of staying active are significant and walking is one way to ward off extra… Continue reading Exercise of the Week: Seated Gluteal Stretch
When you have pain, there's nothing you want more than relief, right now. For many that means reaching for a bottle of pills from the medicine cabinet. You may be surprised to learn there are other, safer home remedies you can use to get pain relief instead. In many cases, natural pain remedies can offer the same… Continue reading 12 Home Remedies For Pain
BMI has long been the method used to determine the health risks associated with individual's weight. But it's not without controversy and recently, providers have been urged to consider the wide range of factors that impact an individual's weight, from gender, race/ethnic groups, age, and body composition. Using height and weight, BMI categorizes results into tiers… Continue reading Weight Stability in Women Linked to Longer Life