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Whether we realize it or not, humans and trees have an organic connection with each other. We exhale the carbon dioxide that trees absorb. Trees emit the oxygen that humans need to live. Many cultures – both ancient and modern
Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that involves engaging the diaphragm muscle while breathing, allowing for more efficient oxygen exchange in the body. This type of breathing can be beneficial for cardiovascular exercise performance, as it helps to increase the amount
Musculoskeletal injuries from trauma, repeated activities, or overused joints or muscles are very common — in fact, almost every one of us will get injured at some point in our lives. Most of the time, it will reoccur and become
Walking is our freedom to GO anywhere, anytime, automatically, to get somewhere ‘on our own’ without fear or assistance.
It is the antithesis to the slipper shuffle and a key player in fall resistance, that is, staying UP. A shorter,
One of the most common questions I encounter, especially with prospective new clients, is how exactly does exercise improve mental health? Exercise actually affects mental health in several ways.
Many athletes fantasize about losing weight (“Wouldn’t it be nice to lose a few pounds…”). But some athletes have to lose weight in order to meet a specific division for their sport. Athletes such as boxers might have to make weight for a day
Pelvic floor dysfunction, or PFD, is a broad term used to describe several physical conditions that occur mainly as a result from pregnancy and childbirth. As a pre and postnatal fitness specialist for over 20 years, almost every one of
I want you to think differently about exercise. We have to understand that exercise is not only about body builders and gyms. Being strong leads to a better quality of life. Training for fitness gives us the ability to manage
The mind is a powerful tool or weapon that can be used to work for us or against us. Everything begins with a thought. From the moment we wake up until laying our head on the pillow each night, our
For many, negative feelings, such as anxiety and depression, lead to out-of-control eating…and ensuing weight gain. Knowing which foods can bust the blues, without weight gain, could reduce the odds of emotional eating episodes. Meet the foods that may help.
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