A workout is one of the healthiest ways to release endorphins. After finishing a particularly grueling exercise session, you might walk away with some muscle soreness and some energy that’s been spent, but you still feel good because of all…
Just like there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to your diet, hydration needs post-exercise can vary depending on the individual, the activity, the intensity, and the duration. Extreme heat conditions can come into play as well. For example, recreational workouts may not…
It’s a well-known fact that exercise can lengthen your life. Studies have been conducted for years showing a positive correlation between movement and health. For example, the British Journal of Medicine studied the associations between cardiovascular disease mortality and exercise.…
People who visit London are amazed at how the London bobbies can stand motionless for hours on end. After all, many of us get restless just standing in line for 20 minutes. We shift our weight from one foot to…
You’re irritated, you’re bloated, and your cramping has only just begun. Give it a few hours, and you may find yourself in a full-blown fetal position. We get it – PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is no joke. Surely, all you really want…
When it comes to sports, the importance of a well-balanced and nutrient-rich diet cannot be overstated, as it directly impacts an athlete’s energy levels, endurance, and recovery (via Medical News Today). In short, what you eat has a direct effect…
Losing weight can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Your motivation to lose weight or get healthy might be high at certain times of the year, such as New Year’s or a few months before a class reunion. A fad…
Exercise and a healthy diet are two keys to maintaining body weight. Even if you splurge on your diet every once in a while, you might tell yourself you’ll exercise a little more that week to burn off the excess…
Runners are too familiar with the mid-run urge. You’re busting at a great pace on your morning run when you begin eyeing the nearest porta-potty. It might come the morning after a heavy steak dinner, or your urge could frustrate…
Downward-facing dog is so ubiquitous in yoga that people who’ve never stepped into a yoga class have heard of the pose. Yoga teachers will sometimes use downward-facing dog as a resting pose after a tough vinyasa sequence, or downward dog…