May 05

Why Hiking Is the Perfect Mind-Body Workout

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At first, walking and hiking may sound like two words for the same form of exercise. The footwear and scenery may vary, but the lower-body mechanics seem the same. Surprisingly, though, they’re radically different. Research shows that your joints, heart and muscles perform in distinct ways during a hike compared to what they do during a jaunt around the block. “When you walk on a level surface, your body does a really good job of what’s known as passive dynamics,” says Daniel Ferris, a professor of engineering and biomechanics at the University of Florida. Your walking stride, he says, is like the swing of a pendulum. “Thanks to gravitational and kinetic energy, if I start that pendulum swinging, it’s going to keep moving back and forth for a long time without any additional energy input,” he says. Like a pendulum, walking on flat terrain allows you to keep moving with little effort. “But when you walk on uneven terrain”—the type you’d encounter on nature trails, deep-sand beaches or other natural surfaces—“that knocks out a lot of that energy transfer,” Ferris says. “Your heart rate and metabolic rate go up, and you burn more calories.” In fact, hiking on uneven terrain […]
Apr 29

10 Simple tips to follow for your holistic wellbeing: Mind, body and soul

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Wellness takes into account an entire person as more than just the sum of body, mind and soul and extends into a combined understanding that encompasses all three together as a whole. Its interpretation of health is not merely defined by the “absence of illness”, and expands into a state of being, — that includes the presence of modal conditions necessary for happiness, positive emotions, and moods. The practice of wellbeing — may be seen as the cultivation of behaviours, habits and routines, that provide for a conducive environment that positions us best to endure a time of adversity, — through a more balanced and harmonious approach towards one’s self. Well-being does not cure. Rather, it creates the necessary conditions required to preserve the soul and body to the best of its capacity through adopted measures that enable the maximization of self-healing. Measuring wellbeing is now being seen as a better indicator of relevant health in a country, community, company or business. The steps to finding states of wellbeing in our lives involve the construction of experiences that add up to the transformation of ourselves [not “ourselves”]. This journey begins with an intention to cultivate and design a desirable future. […]
Apr 27

Three yoga practices to calm your mind and body

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​Three yoga practices to calm your mind and body   The coronavirus pandemic has forced all of us to stay at home. While staying at home is the right thing to reduce its spread, it has made us all lazy and inactive. So, if you are also in the list of people who live by the excuse that they will start working out as soon as the gym reopens, you need to try yoga. Yoga, as we all feel, is not just about twisting your body in different poses but something that helps you achieve balance of mind and body, making you feel calm and relaxed. It also reduces visible signs of ageing, improves blood circulation and helps your skin glow. Yoga doesn’t just help you achieve your fitness goals but also works on your inner self.   Here are three yoga practices that can help you destress and stay fit:   1. ​Pranayama Prana means life and yama means the extension of the breath. Pranayama refers to controlled breathing exercises like Kapalbhati, anulom vilom, even count breathing, bhastrike etc. These exercises help stimulate your lungs and other organs. It also helps in decluttering your mind, boosts your immunity and […]
Apr 26

Tips to Maintain Daily Routine for Healthy Body and Mind

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What are the basic rules to maintain daily routine for healthy body and mind? Do you think you are maintaining a healthy lifestyle? Are you following good eating habits and physical activities? or how to change yourself completely? Most of us consider that taking healthy and balanced diet and doing some physical activities are the only parameter for a healthy lifestyle. However, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, only 3% of adults in the US got a perfect score for a healthy lifestyle.   Benefits of Having a Balanced Body Mind-connection Developing a healthy mind and a healthy body by having a harmonious relationship can do wonders for you. They provide key tools to manage stress better. Studies have shown that meditation or Yoga can help to activate the relaxation response. The nervous system rejects the fight response associated with stress, which powers emotional well-being. It ensures a healthy mind in a healthy body. Ask Yourself the Following Questions and know the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle:   1. Do you Maintain a Healthy Weight? Check whether your BMI is between 18-25. To calculate BMI, divide your weight in kilogram by your height in meters […]
Apr 23

The One Trick for Getting More Out of Your HIIT Workout

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Jen Widerstrom shares how to maximize your HIIT training so you are seeing the results you’re working so hard for.   If you’re well-versed in the benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT), but feel like it’s just not working the wonders that it should, these two pointers are for you. Here’s how to push yourself mentally and physically to that gotta-catch-your-breath point where the HIIT magic happens.   Step 1: Psych Yourself Up Instead of being nervous about doing your work sets, get excited to see how far you can push yourself each time. The thing about HIIT is that it allows you to get stronger not just physically but psychologically. It builds your mental grit in a way you likely haven’t experienced. So approach the challenge in a big-picture way-use something I call the “wonder line.” Wonder if you can get just one more rep in before time’s up or achieve that next progression in the movement, whether that’s adding an incline to your sprints or jumps to your squats. This is the true magic of a HIIT routine-once your mind is on board, your body will follow. Another motivator: With high-intensity intervals, remember that there is always rest […]
Apr 20

6 Useful Tips to Keep Your Mind and Body Healthy

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People these days are often so busy with work and their responsibilities that sometimes they forget to take care of their mental and physical health. However, if you keep this up, you risk your chances of burning out and developing certain illnesses that may be hard to treat later on. This is why it is important to take the necessary steps to ensure that your mind and body stay in top condition, especially during these troubling times when the world is currently under a global health crisis. Apart from avoiding the development of serious ailments and conditions, one of the benefits of keeping yourself strong and healthy includes saving yourself the trouble of paying for expensive hospital and doctors’ fees. With this in mind, you can do more activities while prolonging your life expectancy in the process. Read on to learn more about how you can ensure that you stay healthy.   De-stress Stress can come from an abundance of factors that you face in your everyday life. If you do not find ways to remove stress from your body, it can contribute to the development of serious medical conditions like high blood pressure and heart disease. Luckily, there are […]
Apr 18

Top 5 Outdoor Activities For Mind, Body, and Soul

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Hit the reset button on your workout routine with these fit outdoor activities.   The gym is closed, and the walls around you are closing in; You’re in desperate need of some personal time away from it all. Doing outdoor activities is a great way to get back into shape and out of your daily quarantine routine. As we try to flatten the curve as a community it’s important that we adhere to the CDC guidelines for social distancing. Keep six feet away from anyone; Wear masks and gloves; and Bring disinfectant for good measure.   Our priorities are our health no matter where we are in life. Everything else will fall into place when we focus on that. After all, you won’t be doing any activities if you catch the virus. With that said, as public parks remain closed in some states, there are still a great number of outdoor activities to get your heart rate up. Being active is good for your mental and physical health. Studies have shown getting sunlight and fresh air improves your well-being. So whether you trek out into the forest on your own or take the family with you, make it a plan […]
Apr 13

Indoor Fitness Activities That Are Effective Out-of-Gym Workouts

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Spruce up your fitness routine for the cold weather.   As the temps start to change, your fitness routine can, too. When it comes to your walking or running outside, you may soon be moving much of your workout to the treadmill, floor exercises, and machines at the gym. But even if you go to the gym throughout the year, it’s always fun to switch up your workout with fresh new ideas. Many health benefits can be derived by having fun with other indoor fitness activities that are effective to take your workout out of the gym. Change is great for your mood and increased social opportunities. So read on for some inspiration and ideas! Switching things up when it comes to your workout regimen is really healthy. According to Men’s Health, you may not achieve as much success when you continue with the same old thing, even if it’s a solid plan. Doing the exact regimen on the exact days can be pretty tiring for your body and mind. It’s an easy way for individuals to stop their workout routine altogether out of boredom! According to David Jack, Men’s Health training advisor, excess stress and too many “repetitive patterns” […]
Apr 13

Get Your Mind Healthy In 7 Steps

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To live healthy today, look at the past and human evolution. There is a definite link between our physical health and our mental health. As far back as the Greeks, the importance of having a sound mind and sound body were understood and “of Sound Mind and Sound Body” became that credo. So what did the Ancient Greek know that we seem to have forgotten or lost? Let’s take a look back in history and see what we can find, again. For a healthy mind and a healthy body, the following 7 habits have proved to be a valuable tool. • Daily Physical Activity: Every day, find 20 minutes to exercise at least 3 times a week. • Feed Your Curiosity: Curiosity is said to have killed the cat, but it has been discovered by taking a few minutes of your day each day to learn something new, it can only expand your brain. • Nurture Creativity: Every day, find a way for your mind to be challenged with new ideas and new ways to do things. Try to connect ideas that are unrelated to each other. • Human Accord: Create close-knit relationships with others and find a social network […]
Apr 12

8 Ways To Keep Your Mind Sharp

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Everyone has the occasional “senior moment.” Maybe you wander to the kitchen and can’t remember why, or you misplace your keys. But while these mental hiccups may be bothersome, they usually don’t drive you to visit the doctor. “Most people focus on physical problems—high blood pressure, pain, disability,” says Rumana Yunus, M.D., primary care physician at Henry Ford Health. “But if your mental health isn’t functioning optimally, your physical health will suffer as well.” The good news: Studies show you can bolster your brain’s reserves and reduce your risk of losing your mind by adopting some basic health habits. Already in your golden years? Don’t fret. Research also shows the brain continues forming new connections throughout our lifespans. And you can help it along with these 8 brain-boosting strategies from Dr. Yunus:   1. Learn a foreign language. Learning a second (or a third) language challenges the brain in new ways and may even delay the onset of dementia, according to recent research. Say you learn the word for mother in Spanish is “madre.” Initially, you may have to concentrate to remember that word, but if you practice, over time, it becomes part of your vocabulary. That easy recall proves […]
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