Causes of Dizziness Post-Workout
Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports Medicine at Chelsea, notes that…
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Discover How Many Calories You Burn While Swimming: Refer to This Chart
Michael Phelps said that he ate between 8,000 and 10,000 calories per day at his peak. It’s not crazy to wonder how someone can eat thousands of calories and stay…
5 Natural Methods to Reduce Cortisol Levels
If the endocrine system were a movie, cortisol would be cast as a villain. Also known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol seems to blame for every health complaint under the…
Understanding the Three Planes of Motion and Their Importance
Picture a gymnast performing a floor routine. Their options for movement are almost infinite — they can run, flip, cartwheel, leap, or twist. Any move they make, however, can be…
Bent-Over Row | Exercise Tutorial and Advice
The dumbbell bent-over row might be an “old school” back exercise, but there are few better moves for sculpting a V-shaped torso — that “ideal” upper body physique that’s wide…
Dealing with SI Joint Pain: Effective Strategies and Common Mistakes to Avoid
Will cranking out a handful of sacroiliac, or SI, joint exercises several times a week counteract your lower back pain? It might seem reasonable, since that’s where the joint is…
Top 11 Gluteus Minimus Exercises for a Stronger, More Stable Lower Body
Whether you have lofty athletic goals like setting a marathon PR or want to be able to perform everyday, functional movements like climbing a flight of stairs efficiently and without…
Can Crying Help You Burn Calories? | BODi
Had a good cry recently? Crying is a natural reaction to experiencing intense emotion. It’s often associated with feelings of sadness, but you may also shed tears when you’re overwhelmed…
5 Effective Chest Stretches for Tight and Sore Pectorals
When I inquire with my yoga students about any tightness and/or pain they may be experiencing in their muscles, they often request chest stretches (a.k.a. chest openers). Tight pectorals, pain…
Recipe for Turkey and Lettuce Wraps
Chances are the lettuce wraps from that “factory restaurant” aren’t as good for you as our Turkey and Lettuce Wraps. In the tradition of homemade whole food, these are all…