Apr 09

TEN MINUTE HOME CARDIO WORKOUT

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Working out at home has many benefits. You can work at your own pace, try out new routines at any given time, and of course have quick access to a shower. Ten minute cardio workouts are perfect way to get the heart pumping, and in doing so you can start to burin some calories, all of which will help with weight loss. General fitness increases too, which means you can try out more complex routines in no time especially if you are a beginner, or just unsure of what will work well for you. Every workout should begin with a warm up, and followed by a cool down stretch. Rocket Jumps Begin with your feet apart and legs bent, with hands resting on the thighs. Then jump, straightening your hands above your head while extending the rest of your body. Once you land, re-position the feet to ensure that they are standing apart. You can even increase the difficulty by lowering you starting position to be in a squat. Aim for 2 sets of 15 to 24 reps. Star Jumps It’s time to channel the inner child with the use of some star jumps. These are easy to do, start […]
Apr 09

4 SIMPLE YOGA STRETCHES TO HELP YOU GET OUT OF BED FASTER!

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Getting out of bed in the morning is probably the toughest part of the day, especially if it’s a weekday and you know you’re going to be spending the rest of the day working. To help you out with just that, here are 4 effective yoga poses to try in your bed itself, which will help you feel a bit more energetic and ready to face the day. The Puppy Dog Pose This yoga pose is really simple to do- get down on all your fours and place the palms of your hands flat on the floor directly below your shoulder. Now as you inhale, exert pressure on your toes and lift your body upwards, forming a sort of mountain with your butt region as the peak- make sure your palms are still flat on the floor, and the heels of your feet do not touch the ground. Now get back to the original position, exhale, and repeat. The Back Stretch This is one of the best yoga poses that can get you invigorated in just a few minutes! Sit cross legged on the bed and keep your back erect. Place your left hand on your right knee, take a […]
Apr 08

Workout routine: Five home exercises for toned arms

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These at-home arm exercises are simple yet effective in building strength and toning your arms. Incorporate them into your fitness routine regularly, and you’ll see visible results in no time! Arm workouts are a crucial part of any fitness routine. Toned arms not only look great but also help in performing daily tasks with ease. However, going to the gym isn’t always possible due to time constraints or other factors. This is where at-home arm exercises come in handy.   Here are some effective arm exercises that you can do at home without any equipment:   Push-ups: Push-ups are a highly effective compound exercise that work on various muscle groups simultaneously, such as your chest, shoulders, triceps, and core. If you find push-ups challenging, start by doing modified push-ups on your knees, gradually working your way up to full push-ups. Tricep dips: To do this exercise, you’ll need a sturdy chair or bench. Sit on the edge of the chair with your hands gripping the edge, fingers pointing towards your feet. Walk your feet out until your hips are off the chair, and your arms are straight. From here, bend your elbows, lowering your body towards the ground, then push […]
Apr 08

How to Make Exercise a Habit: Actionable Tips

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Making exercise a habit is an excellent idea. Regular physical activity offers multiple benefits to our health, including: Improving circulation Promoting brain health and improving cognitive function Facilitating weight management Reducing the risk of heart disease Strengthening bones and muscles Improving sleep quality Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression   Depending on your type of exercise, it can be beneficial to exercise a little regularly rather than for hours in one go. Moreover, doing small amounts frequently is a great way to build a habit, which can help you keep your commitment when the going gets tough. Here is what you should know to develop a healthy, lifelong exercise habit.   1. Set SMART goals A SMART goal is: Specific Measurable Actionable Realistic Time-Bound   Getting healthier by running more is a dream. Like a dream, it can feel powerful and inspiring at first, but chances are that you will gradually lose focus. On the contrary, losing 5 pounds in June by running 30 mins three times a week is a clear, doable goal. It has a time limit and a way of knowing whether you have achieved the goal, which makes it more likely to happen.   2. Exercise […]
Apr 08

5 Exercises to Ease Depression and Boost Your Mental Health

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Exercise is an excellent way to increase serotonin and dopamine levels.   Boosting your mental health may be as simple as moving your body. Exercise can improve your mood and relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. It’s also a great way to alleviate stress. Exercise can sometimes be a loaded term, especially for people who don’t love going to the gym. Thankfully, you don’t have to become a bodybuilder to reap the mental health benefits. You’re probably already doing some of the work. These are the reigning champs if you’re looking for the best exercises for mental health. For more mental health tips, see how you can improve your mood without therapy and how to change your diet to benefit your mental wellness.   Why should you exercise for mental health? Exercise makes you feel good about yourself. When I say exercise, I don’t only mean hitting the gym and pumping iron. Exercise is anything that gets you moving. You don’t have to leave your house to boost your mental wellness with physical activity.   Benefits of exercise on your mental health: Improved body image Better mood Lower depression and anxiety symptoms Reduced symptoms of ADHD Higher self-esteem Sense of […]
Apr 08

10 ‘Workouts’ You’re Probably Already Doing Every Day

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Exercise doesn’t always involve the gym — some common tasks and errands count, too.   Only 23% of US adults meet all the weekly exercise guidelines, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, despite understanding the health benefits of working out. So even though you know everyone should exercise regularly, chances are high that you have trouble motivating yourself to actually do it. So what gives? There are a lot of reasons that people don’t exercise more. You may be short on time or energy, or you may not have the equipment that you feel like you need. But while you might imagine sneakers, sports bras and weight benches when you think of “exercise,” you don’t have to hit the gym to meet the CDC’s guidelines for physical activity. In fact, the CDC’s 2018 National Health Statistics report, which contains that 23% statistic, doesn’t mention the word “exercise” once. Instead, it’s all about physical activity and movement — whether for work, play or by doctor’s orders. For most of human history, physical activity was incorporated into people’s daily lives in the form of labor and chores. These days, people spend a lot more time sitting still on couches, […]
Apr 08

What is intuitive eating and can it help you lose weight?

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The first rule of intuitive eating is to reject the diet mentality, but its principles can still support healthy weight management. A dietitian explains how.   Diet trends can be really tempting. Whether you want to lose weight, boost your energy or just feel a little healthier, it can be difficult to resist the urge to jump on the latest viral diet plan. The problem is that fad diets just don’t work. In fact, the whole idea of “dieting” is flawed. According to the Endocrine Society, about 80% of people who lose weight will ultimately gain it back again. Regaining those pounds, particularly in a yo-yo dieting mode, not only interferes with your ability to maintain a healthy weight, it can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. One way to avoid these pitfalls is to ease up on traditional dieting and take a different tack. Intuitive eating is a realistic and reasonable approach to eating that eschews trends and encourages you to pay attention to what your body needs.   What is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach designed to help people who want to lose weight or change their relationship to food move beyond […]
Apr 08

Tips on how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while sticking to your budget

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Rising costs and high inflation continue to take a toll on Maritimers’ wallets and their health. According to Naturopathic Doctor Joyce Johnson, people don’t have to spend a lot of money to optimize their health, even during these uncertain times. Johnson provides a number of tips on how to maintain a healthier lifestyle while sticking to your budget. Johnson says the best tool to eating healthy on a budget is meal planning. “Meal planning is making a grocery list of what you need, what’s on sale, there’s a lot of really great apps that you can put onto your phone that show all the sale flyers. So, you can get a little bit of a comparison and you can find what are your best prices, especially on things like dairy, and meat and protein,” she said during an interview with CTV Morning Live Atlantic Monday. Johnson also suggests “shopping your pantry first.” “So, go to your pantry before you go to the grocery store. See what some of the basics are that you have on-hand, what potatoes and starches you have. Do you have pasta? Do you have rice? These types of things. Look at your proteins, look at what’s […]
Apr 08

Too Lazy To Go Workout In Winter? Try This Home Workout Routine

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Let’s discuss some easy at-home workouts that will help you stay on track in winter.   The winter season is in full swing. This means, most of us want to stay in bed and avoid getting out of the house. Many of us end up skipping our workouts and even start overeating in the winter months. Although overeating in winter months is a biological reaction, it does not make it okay. This change in diet along with lack of exercise can make you gain weight and expose you to a variety of ailments. Hence, it is important to follow a workout routine even in winter. While getting out of the house might seem difficult, you can ensure better health by working out at home. Let’s discuss some easy at-home workouts that will help you stay on track in winter.   Weight loss tips: Here are exercises to perform at home this winter:   1. Jumping rope Rope jumping is one of the most commonly known exercises. This easy-to-do, cheap and efficient workout exercise ensures a well-rounded full-body movement workout. It is easy to do and can be mastered through practice. You just need a jumping rope which you can order […]
Apr 08

Boost workout efficiency with these 5 fitness tips

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Don’t suffer through another bad workout. You can supercharge your gym sessions by incorporating these five tips into your daily routine. Several obligations take precedence over working out today. First, time is precious, so don’t waste a second on a bad workout. It’s hard enough to plan for the good ones. Your time in the gym can feel wasted if you are straining your muscles, lacking energy, completing incomplete sets, working out longer than you intended, and getting shoddy results. You can improve your efficiency, strength, and even your time at the gym today, tomorrow, and beyond by doing a few simple things before and after you go. So if you plan to schedule your day around the gym, ensure you’re well-rested, your strength tank is full, your playlist is ready to go, and you remember these tips. The result? A stronger, fitter body. Now that is worth striving for.   Preparing your body before a workout is key! Workouts don’t begin when you walk into the gym – they start when you wake up in the morning and continue throughout the day. So it takes more than packing a gym bag to prepare for a gym session. Eating the […]
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