Cancer can be a scary subject. It carries with it connotations of difficult times and struggle. Yet, living well and supporting the body with healthy choices can be a good recipe for overcoming and living with the disease. Whether you have just received a diagnosis, are going through treatment, or are in remission, adopting an […]
By Aparna Mele MD A big reveal study from the Cooper Institute in Dallas, published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise found that men with higher level of cardiovascular fitness are more than TWICE as likely to drink moderate amounts of alcohol (up to 14 drinks per week) as compared to […]
Many seniors worry that they won’t feel their best in retirement. But you don’t need to accept a major decline in your quality of life as the years go on. In fact, if you take care of your physical and mental health, you can truly embrace your golden years. By checking out resources from organizations […]
By John Creveling of JohnCrevelingFitness.com The holiday season is fast approaching. Around this time of year, we tend to be busier than normal with work, family, parties, shopping, etc. It is also around this time of year that our new year’s resolutions are out the window and we vow to start up again on January […]
By Aparna Mele MDWhat Is Plyometrics?Plyometrics is a type of exercise training that uses speed and force of different movements to build muscle power. Plyometric exercises not only help you build strength, but explosiveness (or power), speed, and agility, too. Those last three perks don’t come from strength training alone, so incorporating these challenging fit moves […]
By: Maria Alcoke, web & graphic designer, personal-growth junkie and fitness-enthusiast What does strong and well-fed mean to you? To me, it represents confidence, feeling good in your skin, and being satisfied. You know that feeling, after a really good workout, or a great meal, or after quality time with loved ones? You just feel […]
By Aparna Mele MD The warm summer months means shedding layers and showing more skin with tank tops, shorts, and swimsuits. Now is the time to step up your fitness game to get your body summer ready! Incorporate challenging strength training in your workout. Commit to a full-body strength-training program at least three times a […]
*Read the original article here: https://greatist.com/fitness/perfect-squat By Nicole McDermott, medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS It’s sometimes referred to as the king of all exercises, and for good reason. The squat is a full-body fitness staple that works your glutes, quads, and hamstrings and sneakily strengthens your core. It’s time to […]
By Matt Quinn, Marketing Assistant (https://theworkoutdigest.com/) Introduction: Working Out From Home New year, new you – right? We are as sick as hearing this phrase as the rest of the world, but it does ring true for some people. While the new year’s phrase has become somewhat of a joke in recent years, if you stick […]
By Aparna Mele Sculpting a strong booty to fill out your favorite pair of jeans shouldn’t be the only goal. The major muscle group (made up of the dream team- your gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus) is a key player in explosive movements like jumping and sprinting. A strong butt can also help relieve low […]