Cyber Week is still a little ways off, but there are already quite a few very good Black Friday treadmill deals on a wide variety of models worth browsing. Whether you’re training for a race, getting into walking workouts, or want to be able to run indoors during the colder months, you can definitely find […]
Carbonated water is a refreshing beverage which can be considered an excellent alternative to sugary soft drinks. Infusing carbon dioxide in water under pressure produces carbonated water. This infusion of carbon dioxide gives a fizzy feel to carbonated water. Along with carbon dioxide, sometimes a certain amount of other minerals are also included in carbonated […]
We hear all the time that it’s challenging to stick to a regular workout routine. So when you are happy to do the work to stay healthy, fitness injuries can feel like a betrayal by your own body. But you shouldn’t think of an injury as a defeat or fear it might sabotage your fitness goals, […]
If you’re only heading out for a day hike, you might be tempted to lighten your load and only bring the bare minimum. But a day hike emergency kit can keep you prepared in case you get lost, injured, or caught in bad weather. Here are a few lightweight and totally portable hiking essentials to […]
Calisthenics might be the word your ancestors used for physical exercise. The development of calisthenics dates back to ancient Greece, and it gained popularity once more in the early 1800s. Interestingly, in the twenty-first century, it is now seeing a significant resurgence. Though there are many different kinds of exercises, calisthenics might be the best. […]
The heart is a vital organ that beats tirelessly, ensuring the body gets oxygen and other nutrients it needs. The heart rate, often referred to as the pulse, measures the number of times the heart beats per minute (bpm). The average/regular heart rate for adults (15 years and older) is 60 to 100 beats per […]
Alkaline water has attracted a lot of interest as a possible hydrating health elixir. Alkaline water is water with a higher pH level than regular water. Regular water typically has a pH of 7, which is neutral, while alkaline water has a pH of around 8 to 9 or higher. This higher pH provides several […]
As someone who exercises frequently and is always on-the-move, I’ve discovered that not all workout equipment is well-suited for travel, especially when it comes to yoga mats. Over the years, I’ve tested out a lot of travel mats during trips across the world—and the ones that stood out all shared similar features (such as a […]
What do you get when you cross a dog with a peacock? In this case, a dolphin! Also known in Sanskrit as ardha pincha mayurasana, dolphin pose is a preparatory yoga posture for a number of inversions. The pose is essentially downward-facing dog on your forearms. It’s also a setup posture acclimating your arms, shoulders, and […]
While your butt muscles have different functions than your hip flexors, they also tend to work in tandem with them. That’s why, as you’ll see below, some of the best stretches for hips target those surrounding muscles as well. What’s the problem with tight hips? Tight hips aren’t just uncomfortable—they can lead to all sorts […]