Remember when kids played outside for hours, each day? When our parents would tell us to get out of the house & go outside to play? Back then, even television broadcasts had public service announcements telling kids to shut the TV, and go outside. Remember how good we felt back then? How well we slept at night? It may be …
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7 Super Plyometric Cardio Moves
Plyometrics are a form of cardio exercise, also known as jump training. These seven moves are guaranteed to make you sweat! For a quick cardio workout, do each of these moves for 30 – 60 seconds each, with a 30 – 45 second break in between each exercise. For a longer workout, repeat the whole sequence. You can also add in a few …
Herbs & Spices, More than Flavor Enhancers
The right combination of fresh, or even dried, herbs & spices can transform a dish from the mundane to the sublime. The right mixture can also give food a unique flavor profile, or a distinct ethnic flare. Herbs & spices have been used for medicinal purposes by many different cultures, throughout history, and modern science is continually proving …
11 Alternatives to Running on a Treadmill
Is running on the tread mill starting to make you feel like a hamster on a giant wheel? If you said yes, I have some good news for you! Below are 11 heart pumping cardio exercises that you can use to free yourself of the hamster wheel! For a quick, high intensity cardio workout, do all …
Breaking News: Harvard Study Credits Eating Walnuts with Slowing Colon Cancer Growth!
Walnuts are filled with vitamins and minerals, like vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and iron. This makes eating walnuts a smart choice, that will give your body both nutrition and energy. Additionally, because they contain healthy fats, protein, and fiber, eating walnuts will also help you feel full and satisfied for longer, which makes them a useful food to help with …
A Mystical Practice with Practical Results new reasons to love yoga
There may be more to the ancient practice of yoga than you realize. Yoga is a form of exercise that has been around for about 5000 years, and for good reason. The practice of yoga combines controlled breathing, strength, balance, and flexibility, with focus & serenity. The combination of physical activity and tranquility delivers many …
Tight & Toned Summertime Buns, Thighs, and Calves
This workout is a great way to strengthen and tone your lower body. Strength training has been associated with better bone health, alleviating arthritis pain, and giving your joints improved support. Here’s another bonus – adding this workout to your weekly fitness routine will help you rock those jeans and shorts this summer! This workout doesn’t include …
Toned Tank Top Arms & Shoulders
If you’ve been following my blog, you already know about the number of benefits you gain by adding strength training to your weekly exercise schedule. If you would also like to look great in a tank top this summer, you’ll want to include the following upper body routine. This routine focuses on your arms and …
The Amazing Tomato
Tomatoes. Whether they’re sliced in a sandwich, chopped into a salad, pickled, stewed, or cooked into our pasta sauces and condiments, we love ’em. And why not? They’re delicious, versatile, and one of the best health-boosting foods that you can put into your body. Brimming with Nutrients Tomatoes are chock full of vitamins and minerals. …
5 Strength Training Insights, and Which Weights to Use
Why Strength Training? Strength training is an important part of any workout program for several reasons. When practiced regularly, strength training, also known as resistance training, will build strong muscles and improve your physical power, and endurance. Importantly, it also can do so much more for you. Strength training helps prevent bone loss and may …