Twisting yoga can help you with digestion, mobility of the spine and more. So, try these twisting yoga poses for beginners. A little twist in life can sometimes do wonders! The same stands true when it comes to yoga. Think of it this way – even when you do a simple standing twist, it can […]
What makes Anaerobic Exercise good for your health?
Anaerobic exercise can increase your lean muscle mass and strength, improve your mood and much more. Know all about anaerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise involves strong and powerful movements for which the body does not rely on oxygen. That is what makes it different from aerobic exercise. Anaerobic exercise can be done for just a few […]
Chlorella: How Does It Help with Detoxifying the Body and Promoting Health?
6 health benefits of hula hoop exercises for weight loss, stress, and more
How to make health habits a little bit easier
We get it, those habits you started on Jan 1 have kinda, sorta already slipped. Organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber unpacks the reasons why and how to make them stick…without beating yourself up. WANT MORE FROM AMANTHA? You can grab Amantha’s book, The Health Habit (Penguin, $ 36.99), here. For her Habit Hijacker quiz …
Two people, same health goal: why does one achieve it & the other not?
So, why do some people hit their health and fitness goals whereas others don’t? Listen in as organisational psychologist Dr Amantha Imber helps you make habits stick. WANT MORE FROM AMANTHA? To hear today’s full interview, where she chats about how to make health habits a little bit easier…search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get …
Behind-the-scenes with Sam Wood for Health of the Nation
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Arginine: Effects and Dosage for Sports Performance and Health
Top 3 Benefits of Infrared Sauna Blankets for Health and Recovery
Infrared saunas are well-known for their health benefits including increased blood circulation, sleep, anti-aging, detox, and improved immune function, but not everyone can purchase a sauna whether because of inaccessibility or cost. That doesn’t mean the benefits are out of your reach. With infrared sauna blankets, you can get the same benefits you …
Why Low Grip Strength Can Affect Your Overall Health?
Grip Strength is a consistent biomarker of current wellbeing and a strong predictor of future health outcomes (1). Handgrip strength (HGS) has a substantial correlation with overall strength, upper and lower limb function, bone density, malnutrition, cognitive impairment, depression, sleep problems, diabetes, multimorbidity, chronic diseases, and overall quality of life (2)(3). Having …
Get Your Annual Physical: Top 5 Things to Ask Your Health Care Professional
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Bench Press Shoulder Health
For fitness athletes, shoulder injuries tend to be the most common injury seen so paying special attention to your training schedule and overall shoulder volume should always be considered. For the shoulders, a little rotator cuff isolation work can be a great addition to your regular training to strengthen them and reduce your likelihood …
Changing the Future of Mental Health and Athletics
Main | Anthony Fuhrman: Vulnerability is Strength | Emily Plajer: Mental Health Takes Center Stage | China McCarney: Changing the Future China McCarney is the vice president of Jaeger Sports, an athletic and physical and mental training company. He’s also the founder of the Athletes Against Anxiety and Depression foundation, whose mission is to create …
Mental Health Takes Center Stage
Main | Anthony Fuhrman: Vulnerability is Strength | Emily Plajer: Mental Health Takes Center Stage | China McCarney: Changing the Future Emily Plajer is an IFBB pro bikini competitor who managed to qualify for the Olympia—the sport’s biggest show of the year—in her first year as a pro. The pressures of competition can feel overwhelming to …
Strength Inside: Developing Better Mental Health
With the additional stress of intense training schedules, competition-day pressure, body image dysmorphia, and the fear of injury, athletes and everyday lifters experience high levels of stress throughout their training. The mental health conversation has grown recently as more and more athletes open up about their own struggles with anxiety and depression. This …