Before you read any further, do a quick posture check. Are you currently looking down at your screen? Are your shoulders rounded? Your chin forward? If so, you could be on your way to developing forward head posture, or nerd neck. What Is Nerd Neck? Nerd neck, also known as tech neck, text neck, forward […]
You can find the iconic Nike swoosh on everything from sprinting shoes to marathon sneakers to trail shoes. As much as we love a bit of variety in our exercise routine, it can also make it overwhelming for runners to find their ideal footwear match. With the help of experts, we narrowed down the best […]
I was the strongest I had ever been when life ground to a halt. It was November 2016. I was standing on the turf strip that runs down the center of my 24-hour, old-school-style strength-training gym, bear-hugging a 100-pound boulder. As I rose to stand, clutching the giant orb to my chest, I realized I […]
Many world-class competitors are die-hard athletes who dreamed about winning championship titles for years. Amy Bream isn’t one of them. A self-admitted “non-athlete” for the majority of her life, Bream spent her younger years studying music rather than playing sports. However, when circumstances unexpectedly aligned, she saw an opportunity to channel her competitive spirit into […]
Neck fat, often referred to as a “double chin” or submental fat, can be a source of frustration for many individuals. Whether it’s due to genetics, weight gain, or the natural ageing process, excess fat in the neck area can affect one’s self-confidence and overall appearance. Fortunately, there are numerous effective ways to combat neck […]
My overarching takeaway: When you’re picking up the pace, these shoes are amazing—they really become an extension of your foot, and the turnover with each step feels so natural. I normally take a bit of time getting up to 5K pace from my warm-up or recoveries, but when I was wearing these, I was able […]
Sweating is a natural bodily function that we all experience, especially during physical activity or hot weather. It’s often associated with hard work, exercise, and the pursuit of a healthier, more toned physique. Many believe that the more they sweat, the more fat they burn. This common misconception has led to the pervasive belief that […]
When you buy your heels, flats, or sandals, you always choose a 7. So wouldn’t that hold true for your running shoe size, too? Not exactly, Alicia Canzanese, DPM, ATC, a board-certified podiatrist, athletic trainer, and former collegiate track athlete tells SELF. For the most comfortable, pain-free ride, your running shoes should actually be bigger […]
Your running playlist is perfect. You’ve hit a great stride. You’re on pace to beat your record time. Then, suddenly, your skin starts to feel itchy and tingly, kind of like you passed through a poison ivy patch. What causes this “runner’s itch” — and should you be concerned? Here’s what you need to know. […]
ಪುರಾತನ ಭಾರತೀಯ ಪದ್ಧತಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಯೋಗ ಎಂದರೆ ಮಾನಸಿಕ, ದೈಹಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ಆಧ್ಯಾತ್ಮಿಕ ಕ್ರಿಯೆಯನ್ನು ಒಟ್ಟಾಗಿ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡುವುದು. ಯೋಗಾಭ್ಯಾಸ ಈಗ ಜಾಗತಿಕ ಮಟ್ಟದಲ್ಲಿ ಚಿರಪರಿಚಿತಗೊಂಡಿದೆ. ಈಚಿನ ದಿನಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಹುತೇಕ ಜನರು ದೈಹಿಕ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆ ಅಥವಾ ಆಸನಗಳನ್ನು (ಕೆಲವು ನಿರ್ದಿಷ್ಟ ಭಂಗಿಗಳನ್ನು ವಿವಿಧ ಶೈಲಿಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಒಟ್ಟುಗೂಡಿಸಿ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡುವುದು) ಮಾಡುವುದನ್ನು ಯೋಗ ಎಂದು ಭಾವಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಆಸನಗಳನ್ನು ಅಭ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡುವ ಮುಖ್ಯ ಉದ್ದೇಶ ಶಕ್ತಿ-ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ಗಳಿಸುವುದು. ಇದರ ಜತೆಗೇ ದೇಹದ ಸಮತೋಲನ, ಹೊಂದಾಣಿಕೆ ಮತ್ತು ಫ್ಲೆಕ್ಸಿಬಿಲಿಟಿ ಸುಧಾರಿಸುವುದು, ದೇಹ ಮತ್ತು […]