Apr 03

12 Tips to Make It Easier to Dress for Colder Weather with Arthritis

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If you live with arthritis, getting dressed for cold weather can be tricky. Here are a few tips to make it easier on your body.   With joint swelling, pain, and chronic fatigue, the extra buttoning, zippering, and putting on heavy shoes and boots can feel impossible. While getting dressed is still a struggle for me, it has become easier day-to-day because I have molded my wardrobe around fairly strict guidelines I created for myself. These work for me, and although they may not work for everyone, I would like to share them with you.   Start by Sitting Down If you sit down while you’re getting dressed, especially when you’re putting on shoes, you will have less frustration — guaranteed. Get a solid wooden chair to keep by your door (or even your closet) to use while you dress. This is a total game changer.   Skip Zippers In general, I try to avoid buying clothing with zippers. If I wear traditional jeans, I buy one size larger so that I can pull them on without unzipping them. My jackets and heavy coats all have a snap option in addition to zippers. If they don’t, I add fabric Velcro […]
Apr 03

6 Effective Tips That Help You To Avoid Weight Gain

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Many people witnessed accelerated weight gain during the lockdown and the COVID-19 pandemic. With nowhere to go, managing the weight became difficult. However, now that the world has opened, you may be itching to lose some of that lockdown weight from your body. And it is not always that difficult. We are here to offer insight into things that could help you control your weight gain.   Add resistance to your work Strength training is one of the most effective ways for people of all ages to maintain their fitness levels. It will help you build lean muscle, increase bone density, and burn fat even when you’re not exercising.   Eat fibre Fibre, like protein, helps us feel fuller for longer, so you’ll be less likely to reach for a snack right after a big meal. Fibre is also commonly found in foods that are naturally lower in calories, such as fruits and vegetables, making it a great nutrient to focus on when trying to maintain your weight.   Select alcohol with fewer calories If you drink alcohol, avoiding sugary or high-calorie drinks can help you maintain your weight while still enjoying a drink or two from time to time. […]
Apr 03

Four Ways to Stop Imagining the Worst Will Happen

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If you have a tendency to worry about worst-case scenarios, it’s possible to get your brain on a different track. Imagine you have an interview for a new job tomorrow. Some people might think about what kind of questions they will be asked so that they can prepare, or imagine the interview going well. For others, the thought of an interview will cause them to toss and turn all night thinking of every worst-case scenario possible—no matter how outlandish these may be. If you’re someone who has a tendency to do the latter, you are prone to catastrophizing. Catastrophizing is a tendency to assume the worst will happen when imagining a future situation—even if you have evidence that this is not the most likely outcome. People who like to feel in control (and are therefore intolerant of uncertainty) are more likely to catastrophize. This has been linked to anxiety—suggesting that frequent catastrophizing may be a factor in developing certain mental health problems. Catastrophizing comes from the belief that by imagining what might go wrong, we’re better able to protect ourselves from harm—both physical and mental. However, this tendency is only helpful if you’re able to correctly predict what will happen […]
Apr 03

Know How To Create a Meditation Space In Your Bedroom In 11 Ways

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Meditation helps you spend your “me time” peacefully, and you surely would want to make it more unique. If you have been practicing meditation for some time now, you would have already known how much a good meditation space is effective in the whole process and learn how to create a meditation space in your bedroom. Just think of having a meditating room in your home that helps heal your mind and soul. Exciting right? A space devoted to peace, tranquility, and your emotional well-being. A room that enables you to escape your reality and connect with supreme power. A meditation room will give you precisely what you want -mental peace and serenity. We suggest that everyone should create their own meditation space, which helps their mind and body relax and recharge. Meditation is a vital to purify and quiet the mind, thus rejuvenating the body. Doing meditation will give you a sense of calm, belongingness, peace, and balance that can benefit your emotional well-being and physical health. However, there is no specific rule to meditate in a room. You can meditate wherever you feel like- a garden, balcony, room, etc. The idea here is that if you are planning […]
Apr 03

6 best leg workouts for men to get bigger quads

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The quadriceps, commonly known as quads, are a large group of four muscles on the front of the thigh. They are responsible for most of the movement in the leg. Hence, they are often targeted by common leg exercises. However, because they are at work pretty much all the time every day, developing them would mean having to isolate them completely in your workouts. By develop, we don’t just mean to get them big and have your tear drop muscles pop, but also strengthen them so you can perform other leg exercises better too.   6 best workouts for quads Some of these variations target not just your quads, but your glutes, hamstrings, calves, and adductors too. Regular practice of these will have your quads looking great within weeks!   Barbell Squat A classic move, the barbell squat is common among gym-goers on leg days. You can do this exercise by holding a barbell on your shoulders behind your neck, or balancing it on them in front. • Start by standing straight with your feet hip-distance apart. Place the barbell on your shoulders and hold it firmly. Step back from the rack and take a breath in. • Make sure […]
Apr 03

Muscle-building in Your Teens: The Ultimate Guide

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Getting ripped or big—or both—aren’t exclusively the goals of fully-grown men. But teens and even younger 20-somethings aren’t yet grown men (sorry), so your training has to be a little different, too. Mostly in good ways, though; younger bodies respond better than older ones—all those raging hormones are good for something! With the right plan, you can and will put on muscle and become stronger or leaner or whatever your goal is, says Ewunike A. Akpan, BOKS (Build Our Kids’ Success) Fitness program developer and an ACE-certified personal trainer and owner of Lotus Fitness in Washington DC. And while of course you want to look good, training has other awesome benefits, including increasing strength, improving sports performance, and even preventing injury, she says. But a lot of teens (like a lot of adults) don’t know where to start, even if they’ve spent a little time around a weight room. “When it comes to programming, we talk about training age, not just chronological age,” says Jim Kielbaso, MS, CSCS, International Youth Fitness Association expert and owner of Detroit-area Total Performance Training Center. “In general, teenagers are beginner lifters simply because they haven’t lifted weights long enough to really get great at […]
Apr 03

6 Most Effective Tricep Exercises

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Batwing arms causing you the blues? Use these tips for toned triceps and say goodbye to fly away arm flaps. Best of all – equipment is optional, so no excuses.   Push-ups This humble exercise may not be the latest craze on the exercise scene. It has been around seemingly always and remains a go-to for good reason – it works. Push-ups are a bodyweight exercise that get results without fancy equipment. You’ll target not only your triceps but also your chest, core and biceps. Push-ups build bone and burn calories, too. Add at least two sets of ten to your routine if you are a beginner. Increase that number as you gain the strength needed to maintain proper form for the duration of the set.   Standing tricep kickbacks You’ll start to feel this one pretty quickly. To begin, hold the weight on your right side and lean slightly forward with knees softly bent. Move your upper arm until it is parallel with your torso and bend your lower arm to bring the weight midline. Straighten your arm fully to extend the weight behind your back in ski pole fashion. Return to start and repeat for the desired number […]
Apr 03

6 Quick Tips to Make the Most of Your Abs Workout

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As long as you have some floor space—okay, and maybe a mat—you have all you need to start working your abs. And that’s important, since training your core, which includes the muscles around your spine, lower back, and hips, as well as your abdominal muscles, plays a huge role in improving your strength and mobility both during your workouts and in everyday life. “Every movement you do—whether it’s walking, getting up, lying down, or whether you are in the gym or carrying your child—whatever it is, there is so much core involvement,” Noam Tamir, C.S.C.S., founder and CEO of TS Fitness in New York City, tells SELF. “So having a strong core and a functional core is really important just for quality of life.” Not only will core strength help you perform those movements more easily, but it’ll also help guard against pain in your back, hips, and knees, he says. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym doing exercise after exercise to start seeing results either. In fact that can actually stall your progress (which is good news for anyone hoping to squeeze in a couple of episodes of Schitt’s Creek after the gym but before bed […]
Apr 03

The Best Gym Tips for Beginners

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As the expression goes, hindsight is 20/20. Think back to most major accomplishments in your life and ask yourself, if you knew at the beginning what you knew when you reached your goal – how would that have changed your journey? For most of us, it would have meant a less bumpy road, right? And with that in mind, we present you with Elevate Fitness’s gym tips for beginners. Tip #1: Remember that Rome wasn’t built in a day. It’s going to take time to reach your fitness goals, and more importantly, it’s probably going to take some time before you even start to notice progress. Think about it this way: one workout isn’t going to magically get you into shape just like it wasn’t missing one workout, or spending one lazy day on the couch that got you out of shape in the first place. If you start your journey toward fitness with the expectation that you’ll see big results fast, you’re going to end up disappointed and back on the coach. The best way to avoid this is to be realistic about both your goals and the program you’re going to use to achieve them. Consider sitting down […]
Apr 03

5 Best Fitness Tips for Seniors

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An active lifestyle isn’t just for young people. As you age, it’s just as important to embrace an exercise routine that works for you. Here are some reasons why you should stay active and five tips on how to get started with exercises as an older adult. Why is it important for older adults to exercise? Simply put, exercise can extend your lifespan and improve the quality of your life. It’s vital if your goal is to enjoy a sense of independence and minimize emergency trips to your health care provider. Benefits of exercise for the elderly include the following: Decreased risk of cognitive problems like memory loss Improved mood and reduced stress Improved quality of sleep, which can boost your focus and energy levels during the day Increased mobility and balance, which helps you avoid falls and injury Stronger immune system and decreased risk of conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes If knowing the benefits isn’t enough to stir you into action, rely on the following tips for exercise for seniors. Do what you enjoy The best way to ensure you’ll stick to a workout routine is to choose activities you really enjoy. Don’t like the idea of […]
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