How To Start A Pushups Routine Since pushups can be done in a number of ways, your number may change from position to position. There are three types of plank style pushups: Standard Close-hand: This method involves moving your hands closer together under your chest and will work your triceps more. Wide arm: Your hands…
Choosing A High Impact Aerobic Exercise Program Before you hit the treadmill or join a spin class, you want to make sure that the program you choose is one that you’ll stick with. If you’re a highly social person, you may want to select a group exercise class or commit to a walking program with…
Upper Body Stretches For the best results, stretch each time you exercise, as well as on days when you may feel stiff or sore in these muscle groups. Frequent stretching will help keep these muscles flexible, which will enable you to gain more from your exercise. Upper Body Stretches. Dynamic Stretches The static stretches above…
The Best Diet Is The One That Works Best With Your Lifestyle There are plenty of paths that lead to the same destination. Some are short and direct, others might meander a bit. And no single path is necessarily better than the other. Just as I do with my clients, you need to think about…
Working On Your Trouble Spots We are constantly exposed to images of toned physiques, which aren’t always a negative thing, but they can often be used in a misleading way. I believe that there is a positive way to look at images of fit and healthy people. In the same way that seeing fast-food ads…
Once upon a time, the study of urine characteristics such as color, odor and the presence of blood was done every so often to determine one’s health. Modern-day medicine has chosen to dedicate an entire field to focus on this and the study of the urinary system is what is known as urology. Your urine…
The 5 Best And Worst Oils For Your Health When you hear the word oil or fat, you do not necessarily have to associate it with an unhealthy habit. Some fats and oils are good for a healthy lifestyle and can help with boosting energy, cell growth and keeping your body warm while helping it…
Ketogenic Diet Tips For Men A ketogenic diet is one that is high in fats and protein and low in carbohydrates. While the body would much rather use blood sugar (glucose) as the main source of energy, the keto diet forces the body to fuel itself from fat which is broken down into ketones. The…
When To Cancel Your Workout For A Cold Many are concerned about whether a common cold should warrant the cancellation of your daily workout routine. There is a rule of thumb that exists in this scenario. Mild to moderate exercise is allowed when no fever is present. Exercise in most cases will help you feel…
The paleo diet is made to resemble the hunter and gatherer diet that existed thousands of years ago. In this era of the so-called “caveman diet” the diet mainly involves anything that could be caught through hunting, gathering or fishing and take plenty of water. A paleo diet mainly consists of lean meats, fish, fruits,…
