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May 10, 2024 · MovementEnhance Your Running Performance With Nasal Breathing
Nasal breathing is an efficient way to circulate oxygen through your body during a run. Master the technique with these three expert tips.
Apr 15, 2024 · Movement10 Ways to Avoid Injury and Keep Moving Pain-free
Movement is one of the cornerstones of a long and healthy life, not to mention one of the underrated joys of everyday life, a reliable mood-lifter. But when we challenge our bodies more intensely, to get greater health benefits or just for the fun of it, we increase the risk of injuring ourselves which obviously defeats the whole purpose. The good news here is that with some planning and observing some basic (but oh so easy to ignore) rules of the road, we can sidestep much of that risk, upping our odds of enjoying a vigorous old age, delaying frailty for as long as humanly possible.
Mar 22, 2024 · MovementHow to Fall in Love With Your Workouts
Four fitness experts from Life Time share their top tips for cultivating a positive mindset around exercise.
Mar 7, 2024 · MovementHow Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?
Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.
Mar 1, 2024 · MovementBeen Sitting Too Long? Try These 2 Moves
You can do these two mobility exercises at or next to your desk to balance out the effects of sitting.
Jan 31, 2024 · MovementHealth Coach Tip – Keep Active This Winter
Does winter make it feel harder for you to stay active? If so, don’t use it as an excuse to stop moving. Being sedentary is never the answer when it comes to staying healthy.
Jan 8, 2024 · Movement24 Ways to Ditch Sugar in 2024 (and Beyond)
In honor of 2024, I’ve put together my 24-point list of tips for slaying the sugar monster once and for all. Here’s where to start.
Nov 10, 2023 · MovementYour Fit and Functional Pelvic Floor
When most people think about the pelvic floor, if they do at all, they often just consider its starring role in childbirth. But this hammock-shaped collection of muscle and connective tissue is key to our everyday functioning: It supports the internal organs of the...
Oct 28, 2023 · Movement4 Ways Exercise Makes Sex Better
Among the myriad benefits of regular physical activity is one you don’t hear much about. Sure, exercise can make your muscles stronger, bones more resilient, digestion more regular, sleep more restful, and mood brighter, but it can also enhance your sex life....
Oct 20, 2023 · Movement5 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Balance
More than one in four people aged 65 and older falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — and if it happens once, it’s likely to happen again. The resulting injuries can have lasting consequences, including pain, limited mobility,...
Oct 6, 2023 · MovementFinding Balance: The Hidden Risks of Overexercising on Your Health
In recent times, the fitness culture has celebrated the idea that "more is better" when it comes to exercise. But even something good, like exercise, can become harmful if excessive.
Aug 25, 2023 · MovementFit for Life: You’re Never Too Old to Get Moving
One of our greatest misconceptions is that we reach peak fitness when we're young, and then it’s all downhill. Here are fitness tips for life — no matter your age.
Aug 18, 2023 · MovementIs Stretching Good for You?
Here's the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.
Jun 30, 2023 · MovementHow Positive Emotions Supercharge the Effects of Exercise
Psychologist Kelly McGonigal, PhD, on how a joyful approach to exercise can help people reach their fitness goals more easily.
Jun 23, 2023 · MovementThe Importance of Maintaining Mobility as You Age
Mobility is a critical component of aging well. Experts explain how to maintain it for the long haul.
May 19, 2023 · MovementThe Powerful Health Benefits of Walking
Going for a walk — though often underrated and underappreciated — is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. Here's why.
Apr 28, 2023 · MovementAll About Happy Baby Pose
Open your hips, stretch your inner thighs, and relax with this restorative yoga pose.
Apr 14, 2023 · MovementCan Antibiotics Affect Your Ability to Exercise?
Yes, according to recent research, and it all comes down to how antibiotics throw the microbiome out of balance. Learn why.
Apr 3, 2023 · MovementHere’s Why You Must Add Strength Training to Your Fitness Mix
Having a solid cardio routine is great for your cardiovascular system but, what many people overlook, even among those who are really into exercise, is the importance of strength training. It is absolutely vital for maintaining health and well-being, particularly as we push into middle-age and beyond. One thing that can get in the way for many people is the desire to avoid spending time in the gym pumping iron and flexing in the mirrors with a bunch of sweaty strangers, and I can’t blame them for wanting to steer clear. But the good news is there are many other ways to challenge your muscles, and maintain your physical strength by finding a routine that suits you best.
Mar 3, 2023 · Movement4 Fitness Markers to Evaluate Your Health
Are you aging well? Try out these four fitness tests that have been linked to a reduced mortality risk.
Feb 24, 2023 · MovementDo Sore Muscles Mean I Got a Good Workout?
This is one of the questions I’m asked most frequently, and no matter how many times I receive the query, I’m happy to repeat myself: No. Plainly, simply, no. The delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) that you experience in the hours or days following a workout tells...
Dec 30, 2022 · MovementWhat Are Good Stretches To Do After Sitting All Day
Long stretches of sitting — especially in cramped spaces like cars and airplanes— can wreak havoc on the body. Bring your body back to life with these four moves.
Oct 21, 2022 · MovementWhy Strength Training Can Be One of the Fastest Ways to Get Results
Five benefits of this type of exercise effort.
Sep 16, 2022 · MovementDoes Exercising Help With Anxiety?
Yes, according to a recent study — and the more intense the exercise, the more it may help.