Tag: exercise & fitness

We need to rethink exercise so that it is viewed as a way to relieve stress and enhance strength and mobility instead of just counting steps or setting other unsustainable goals.

Here are some ways to spot a senior friendly gym that caters to the unique exercise and fitness needs of older adults.

Be sure to correct these 10 common mistakes people make in yoga so that you can best reap the many health benefits of yoga.

Getting your children to play outside isn’t just for fun, it’s good for their growing bodies and minds. Here are some simple, fun activities they will love.

There are certain benefits of riding a bike that driving a car could never live up to. Here are 5 reasons to hang up your car keys.

Nature Deficit Disorder is a term that describes what we experience when we don't have enough contact with Mother Nature. The remedy may be just beyond the front door.

Here are 10 habits of people who always stay fit that you should incorporate into your daily routine. They will help you transform your body and your life.

Are carbohydrates necessary for workout recovery or can a fat-fuel diet be just as good?

Everyone tries to squeeze more time out of their 24-hour days but we should not let our hectic lifestyles push our health needs into the background. 

We’ve all heard the old adage, ‘no pain, no gain’, when it comes to exercise but could this phrase be doing more harm than good?

Exercise induces epigenetic changes that increase BDNF, a protein that keeps neurons healthy and improves cognitive function.

Yoga can benefit women at every phase of their lives. Here are eight Yoga poses that every woman should practice for better health and mental energy.