Mar 30

6 best exercises for mental health

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How to work out your mind as well as your body.   When it comes to exercise, the physical benefits are well-documented, from lowering blood pressure and your risk of some diseases to improving your physical appearance. Increasingly, the spotlight is being shone on the mental health benefits of working out, such as boosting your mood, improving sleep and easing symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression. Science backs this up. One study found that increasing your activity levels from doing nothing, to exercising at least three times a week, reduces the risk of depression by up to 30 per cent. Another study found that individuals who engaged in exercise had 43% lower self-reported ‘poor mental health’ days than those who did not. Despite the benefits, statistics show only 65.5 per cent of men and 54 per cent of women in the UK meet the daily recommended physical activity levels. The Department of Health recommends that adults should be active daily and complete at least 2.5 hours of physical activity per week. However, this does not necessarily mean slogging it out at the gym (unless you want to) – there are plenty of ways to move your body and boost your […]
Mar 30

How to Do the Wall Sit Exercise to Completely Light Up Your Quads

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When you’re thinking of moves that work your legs, squats, lunges, and deadlifts are probably front and center. But the wall sit exercise is actually a great option to add to your workout routine. So what exactly is the wall sit? The wall sit exercise is exactly as it sounds: Imagine sitting on a box in front of a wall with your back flat against said wall. Now, think about taking the box away. The muscles in your legs need to fire to keep your body steady as you hold that seated position—that’s a wall sit. Wall sits are great lower-body exercises for beginners, people coming back from injury, or exercisers looking for a greater challenge. In fact, one of the great things about the wall sit is that it’s super customizable to a whole bunch of fitness levels. Interested in giving the wall sit exercise a try? Before we demonstrate how to wall sit, read on for some background on the exercise, as well as some tips on how to put it into practice in your exercise routine.   What is the wall sit exercise? The wall sit exercise is a lower-body strengthening exercise that works your muscles through […]
Mar 30

5 Healthy Lifestyle Changes Guaranteed to Help Control Hypertension

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Living with hypertension, or altapresyon, as it’s often referred to colloquially, can be difficult. People with this condition have to make sure that their blood pressure stays at a normal level; if they don’t, their blood vessels can get damaged and experience decreased blood flow to the heart, which can lead to heart failure. Aside from this, those with high blood pressure also have a higher risk of experiencing the following health problems and complications: Heart attack Stroke Kidney failure Memory problems Dementia Aneurysm   Fortunately, there are medicines that help prevent blood pressure levels from spiking. However, taking hypertension medication won’t be enough to keep hypertension at bay. It’s also vital to make healthy lifestyle choices to properly manage the condition. If you’re having trouble controlling your blood pressure levels, even when taking your medication, now is the best time to start making changes. Practicing the following habits can leave a huge impact on your health:   Eat a Healthy Diet Managing the symptoms of hypertension is more challenging if you’re overweight. With more fatty tissue in your blood vessels, your blood circulation becomes less optimal. Thus, your heart needs to work harder to ensure that your entire body […]
Mar 30

Seven Tips for Keeping the Mind Body Connection

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Here are some simple techniques that will help you keep your riders engaged and coming back for more:   1. Clear Your Head A great Spinning class starts before the instructor even enters the room. Prepare yourself by clearing your mind before arriving to class. Take some deep breaths and leave whatever happened earlier in the day outside the door. Your energy is more powerful than you know. Riders can sense when you are unprepared or stressed out. Always be aware that this is their class and respect the riders’ time. This includes every second that they are in the room.   2. Set the Stage Your riders expect to have an incredible experience from the minute they walk through the door. Always arrive early to set up your bike; that way, you are able to welcome riders as they arrive. Turn on inviting music that sets the theme for the class. For example, use music that is a prelude to the type of ride that they’ll be experiencing. The music should be intriguing enough to catch their attention, but not overpowering. It’s a good idea to ask the class to put away their phones before class and remind them that this […]
Mar 30

Demotivated to workout? Here’s one science-approved way to get moving again

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A study found that using fitness apps increased everyday physical activity by an equivalent of 1,235 steps, and moderate and vigorous physical activity by 48.5 minutes a week Fitness trackers and monitors were all the rage when they were newly launched in India. Everyone wanted one, no matter how often they worked out. But for fitness enthusiasts, it remains a daily necessity for monitoring their workouts, calories burned, steps walked, and much more. If you are new to working out or someone who is trying to resume their exercise routine, fitness trackers may even help you get back on track. A study published in December 2021 on The BMJ, titled ‘Effectiveness of physical activity monitors in adults: systematic review and meta-analysis’ studied data from 121 randomised control trials and 141 study comparisons with more than 16,000 participants. The research was conducted to find what impact exercise monitors had on everyday physical activity, moderate and vigorous physical activity, and sedentary time. Its findings stated that using fitness apps increased everyday physical activity by an equivalent of 1,235 steps, and moderate and vigorous physical activity by 48.5 minutes a week. It also stated that the impact on sedentary time was insignificant. “The […]
Mar 30

How to Cultivate a Positive Mindset

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The process of thinking positively is a skill that we can all cultivate, even if it doesn’t come to us naturally. Like other good habits, the more we practice them, the better we can become. By maintaining a positive attitude we can help our odds to be more likely to achieve success. Positive thinking also triggers both constructive and creative thinking. Positive thinking allows you to recognize opportunities to deal with current problems and to thrive in less-than-ideal circumstances. As you develop a more positive outlook on life, one result you will notice is that a positive mindset can attract more positivity to your life. It also attracts happiness and other rewards that can enhance your day and fuel further positive thinking.   Positive Thoughts, Negative Thoughts: What Exactly Are Thoughts? Thoughts include our perceptions — positive, negative or even neutral — that we bring to our experiences or develop as a result of our experiences. These perceptions shape our point of view as well as our attitudes about countless topics. Unfortunately, many of our experiences and perceptions have been affected by negative emotions like fear, anger, and guilt. For instance, you may have had a bad high school experience […]
Mar 30

Finding the Perfect Yoga Mat Thickness

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When it comes to choosing the perfect yoga mat for your practice, the thickness is perhaps the most important performance impacting factor. With mats ranging in thickness from 2 mm to a plush 1 or 2 cms, choosing your trusty yoga partner goes far deeper than a pretty design or good sale. In fact, the thickness of your mat could change your entire practice! So how do you decide what thickness is best for you? Follow along to discover the pros and cons of each yoga mat thickness and what to consider when choosing how thick your mat should really be.   The Thin Mat (2-3mm) It’s no question that these super-thin mats are incredibly appealing for their aesthetic value. Unfortunately, choosing an ultra-thin yoga mat is usually not the most sustainable choice for your practice. Of course, there is a time and a place for these mats, especially if you need a lighter option to take on the go or intend to lay your mat out on top of a studio mat.   The Pros Great for travel Lightweight and compact Good for balance poses   The Cons Not much support for joints Uncomfortable on changing surfaces In addition […]
Mar 30

10 Top Tips From Trainer

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While getting fit is one of the most common goals and New Year’s Resolutions, many people fail because the goal feels too big. Instead, we suggest you break your bigger goal down into smaller actionable steps that will move you towards it – and our trainers are here to provide some inspiration for doing just that. Our team is the best in the business and know their stuff, inside out and backwards – so we’ve asked 10 of them for one easy-yet-impactful health and wellness tip. Here’s what they had to say:   1. INCREASE YOUR WATER CONSUMPTION “Have a glass of water by your bed before you go to sleep and drink it first thing in the morning as soon as you wake up. I’ve suggested this to many clients, and they’ve gotten at least 500 ml more water a day as a result!” – Simmie   2. Get Enough Protein “Make sure you’re getting an adequate intake of protein, whatever your choice of protein may be. On a day that you’re working out, make sure to incorporate chicken – or beans or other high-protein food into your diet.” – Ronaldo   3. EAT MORE GREENS “Buy more vegetables […]
Mar 30

The Quickest Way to Stop Sweating After a Workout

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You don’t mind that your workout made you sweat buckets. That was the whole point, after all. But the seemingly never-ending perspiration afterward is super annoying. No one wants to be the sticky guy on the bus, in the conference room, or at happy hour. Exercise raises your temperature, so your body produces sweat to cool you down, says Ollie Jay, Ph.D., a thermal physiologist at the University of Sydney. But it’s the evaporation of sweat—not the act of sweating itself—that ultimately cools you down, he says. So in order to quickly stop sweating after a workout, you need to do two things: lower your temperature and aid evaporation. Luckily, doing both of these things isn’t difficult. Just follow these 4 steps to chill out and leave the sweat puddles at the gym.   STEP 1: Add ice Skip the lukewarm water fountain. People who drank ice-cold water while exercising perspired less than people who drank warmer water, according to a recent University of Ottawa study. Thermoreceptors in your abdomen, which are neurons that detect changes in temperature, help your brain regulate sweat output, researchers found. When ice water hits your stomach, your thermoreceptors tell your brain to decrease your […]
Mar 30

How To Fit Exercise Into a Busy Schedule

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According to the CDC, only 53.3% of Americans get the recommended amount of aerobic physical activity. Why doesn’t the other 46.7% workout “even a little?” The answer is, overwhelmingly, not having enough time. While we can’t add more hours to the day we can teach you and your team how to fit exercise into a busy schedule so that you’re all healthier, more relaxed, and happier. Here are plenty of actionable tips you’ll want to share with your high-stress employees to manage them better and make sure they’re incorporating exercise into daily life even as projects pile up.   Why exercise reduces stress for a better work-life Even just five minutes of aerobic exercise can provide anti-anxiety benefits — something most people don’t realize when they think about how to fit exercise into a busy schedule. But how does exercise reduce stress? Most of those benefits are a result of increased oxygen to brain tissue and muscles, as well as the release of natural endorphins, which boosts moods, health, and productivity. Exercise can also reduce stress by strengthening immunity and relieving both physical and emotional tension. Anecdotal benefits of exercising include improved self-esteem, better sleep, higher metabolism, and more energy […]
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