Mar 27

The ‘ultimate’ anti-ageing exercise that can ‘completely’ change your body

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The ‘healing’ exercise has been providing impressive results for over 100 years. An expert has revealed how a 100-year-old form of exercise can promise a “completely new body” and make you look and feel much younger. Ageing is a natural process, but if you want to take action and feel your best as you get older, adopting a certain fitness regime that promotes healing and regeneration could help you achieve this. That exercise is Pilates, which strengthens your muscles and gets you moving while also having plenty of anti-ageing benefits. It’s also low-intensity and low impact, making it accessible for people of almost all abilities to take up. To help people understand how beneficial Pilates can be, instructor Abby McLachlan spoke to the Express and shared how it can act as the ultimate anti-ager. She said: “Pilates is nearly 100 years old, with origins rooted in healing and rehabilitation. “It was invented by Joseph Pilates initially to help fellow inmates develop muscle strength at an internment camp on the Isle of Man but now is practised in gyms and boutique studios around the world, including at East of Eden in Walthamstow. “Like yoga, it is a mind and body practise, […]
Mar 27

Stress leads to many health issues. Try these strategies and feel better

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Have you been stressed recently? Is it impacting your mental and physical health? Know that you are not alone! Today we will discuss what stress looks like, how it impacts your health and ways to manage it.   Stress affects your waste line Stress is a part of everyday life for most people, but it can have a significant impact on weight management. When we are stressed, our bodies release the hormone cortisol, which can lead to weight gain, particularly in the abdominal area. This can make it extremely difficult to maintain a healthy weight, and can also lead to other health problems such as high blood pressure and diabetes.   Navigating stress, weight management The relationship between stress and weight management is complex and can be difficult to know how to combat it. However, there are several strategies that can help you manage your stress and maintain a healthy weight. The first step is to fully understand the connection between the two. Stress can cause a number of physical and emotional changes in the body, including increased appetite and cravings for sugary or fatty foods. These changes can make it difficult to resist the temptation to indulge in unhealthy […]
Mar 27

The Body Part You Really Should Be Working: Your Wrists

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If action movies have taught us anything, it’s that most of us will spend a few moments hanging off the precipice of a building at some point in our lives. In order to survive, you’ll need strong wrists. Even if you don’t spend any time hanging on for dear life and quipping with villains, strong wrists can help make daily tasks easier. Whether you’re typing, carrying groceries, doing pull-ups, or opening that impossible jar, wrist strength and flexibility are key. With these stretches and exercises, you’ll keep your wrists strong and avoid injury.   7 exercises for stronger wrists Put a pause on leg day — wrist day is where it’s at. To strengthen your wrists, you actually need to strengthen your forearms and increase mobility in your wrist joints. Wrist movement involves 35 muscles! Your wrist connects your forearm to your hand — that joint needs to stay loose so you can still type 100 words per minute. And all those forearm muscles need to stay strong so you can grip those Costco groceries like a pro. Especially if you sit at a computer all day, your wrists and forearms can develop repetitive motion injuries or ailments like carpal […]
Mar 27

How to Run Alone Safely: What You Need to Know

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Scared to run alone? You aren’t the only one. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind. Some people turn to running to decompress from the day and focus on themselves. It not only provides moments of relief from day-to-day stressors, but it can also promote community through local groups, organizations or clubs. Although, this isn’t for everyone; maybe you enjoy running alone. But is there such a thing as safety when running by yourself? Bottom line: Running alone shouldn’t be dangerous. Yet forces beyond our control make it impossible to completely eliminate risk — for women, especially.   Is it OK to run alone? Yes, of course, it is OK to run alone. Some runners I know personally prefer to run by themselves. Not everyone has access to local run clubs or other running friends, especially if you have just moved to a new city. Even if you do, maybe you are training for a certain race and need to run longer distances than your friends. Either way, every runner will need to run on their own every once in a while. Running alone, however, doesn’t come without its risks. A 2017 survey from Runner’s World reported that […]
Mar 27

How Yoga Can Help Boost Immunity

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Our body’s immune system plays a pivotal role in our health.  It fights viruses, bacteria and defends us from ailments. For years, medical practitioners have emphasized the importance of building immunity, which can be achieved by adopting a healthy lifestyle. A nutritious diet, healthy sleeping habits and physical activity such as Yoga, enhances our body’s natural defence mechanism. Yoga is more than just an exercise. It is a way of life. A 5000-year-old subtle science, it focuses on bringing harmony between the mind and the body. It is a combination of physical exercise, diet control, breathing techniques and concentration, which strengthens the body and relaxes the mind. This, in turn, improves immunity. Here are 3 ways in which Yoga helps boost our immunity:   1. It reduces stress: Stress is one of the leading causes of sickness. This is because stress reduces our immune system’s ability to fight off antigens, making us more susceptible to infections. Here are 2 Yogasanas that help reduce stress. Sasakasana: Also known as the rabbit pose, it is the perfect yoga posture for reducing stress. It supplies blood to the crown of the head, which helps in relieving stress. It also strengthens the spine, stretches […]
Mar 27

5 exercises to tighten and tone your arms for summer

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Add this 10-minute upper body routine to your regular workout to tone flabby arms for summer. We all have those trouble zones we’re self-conscious about and want to tone up. Perhaps it’s your midsection or your glutes. For many, upper arms top the list, and this is the time of year this insecurity is brought to light. The good news is that by adding the right exercises to your workout routine you can start strengthening the muscles in your arms rather quickly. One of my clients added a 5-minute arm routine to her typical workout routine and noticed a change after just three sessions. Within a week she already felt more confident in her sleeveless tops and dresses. If tightening and toning the arms is on your list of summer goals, try adding these exercises to your fitness regimen three times a week. I recommend performing them with 3-5 pound dumbbells. Remember that some exercises may be easier than others, so it’s okay to alternate between weights based on what feels right for your body. My favorite way to put these exercises together is to perform one set of 10 repetitions of each, and then repeat the whole circuit three times. In the end, you’ll complete 30 […]
Mar 27

How to stay hydrated before, during and after your gym workout

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Most people know that they need to keep hydrated in order to stay energised. But it can be easy to underestimate how much hydration can affect your workout. It doesn’t help that there are so many contradictory statistics about how much water we’re meant to drink each day, and how frequently. So what are we supposed to believe? We thought it was time to set the record straight. Here’s our definitive guide on how you can stay hydrated before, during and after a workout.   Effects of dehydration on the body You’d be forgiven for believing that only considerable dehydration can have a detrimental effect on exercise; we’re talking headaches, excessive perspiration and general aches. But did you know that a mere 2% reduction in fluids can result in a 10-20% degradation in performance? That means your performance can be sapped even when you don’t feel dehydrated at all. The tell-tale signs of dehydration are thirst and dark-coloured urine. It can also cause digestive issues and constipation, and can even make you feel hungrier, because a dehydrated brain confuses hunger and thirst. When you spot any of these symptoms, your body needs some water.   How much water should I drink […]
Mar 27

Only 4 Resistance Band Exercises To Transform Your Lower Body!

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Workout techniques for your quadriceps, hamstrings, calves & much more. You can increase the strength of your legs in comfort while sitting in your home way more easily than you may think with the help of simple & hassle free resistance bands! Below stated are the four exercises which involve the use of a resistance band for an overall leg workout. These exercises manage to cover the quadriceps, hamstrings, inner thighs, outer thighs as well as the calves. Start warming up by beginning with your larger muscles first & end with the smaller muscles such as the calves to complete the exercise schedule. Tip: Always remember to breathe out when the tension in the resistance band is at it’s highest, but do so only in a safe position & then progress to a second band or a heavier band to gradually increase the tension. For the Quadriceps – Hold one end of the band in each hand at your shoulder level & proceed to stand on the band both feet, while maintaining a gap of a shoulder between your feet. Gradually lower your body into a squat position, all the while making sure that your knees don’t move in front […]
Mar 27

All That You Need To Know About Clean Eating!

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Clean eating is the way in which whole foods can be eaten in the most natural form that is possible. So eating processed food which has a high level of chemicals in them and salt and sugar in them. these additives and chemicals are not really good for our health and affect us in various ways. So clean eating should always be practiced, which includes fresh fruits, vegetables and protein source that is eaten in fresh form. take a look at this guide to eating clean. • You should eat all kinds of seasonal as well as locally sourced food items which are plant-based and they should form the bulk amount of your diet. • Make sure you consume lean sources of protein that are from local farms and sources like that. • Try eating complex carbohydrates that are found in the whole grain sources. • You should avoid eating any kind of canned or processed food if possible. White food that contains sugar, salt, flour and all should be avoided at all costs. • Make sure you consume plain water instead of drinking any kind of fruit juice or beverages when you are thirsty. • Try to use the […]
Mar 27

Tips for Lengthening Your Life

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Most people desire to live long because they have many things that they would like to accomplish before they die. Maybe you want to live long to see your second generation, or maybe you want a long life so that you can see yourself in old age. All these can only be achieved if your body and mind are in perfect health. Ways to ensure that they remain healthy as you endeavor to lengthen life include: Be Active To live long, you need to be active in household chores and take part in exercises. Performing exercises will help strengthen your body muscles while rejuvenating the body. Ensure that you also relax because your body needs to heal and grow, which happens while sleeping. You do not have to hit the gym to exercise; you can carry out simple exercises such as walking, jogging, and swimming. Maintain a Good Social Life They say that a person who lives alone cannot live for long. Having a social life that allows you to meet up with friends will help you relieve stress, and their words can be an encouragement to you. According to studies, people who maintain a good social life tend to […]
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