Tag: exercise & fitness

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.

Stretching after an injury can be beneficial to recovery but it is paramount to know the dos and don't related to stretching so you don't make things worse.

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.

To naturally enhance your muscles’ recovery period, follow these 5 easy tips. You may find that they can help you reach your fitness goals sooner than expected.

Hamstring stretch injuries are really annoying and painful – if you’ve ever felt that sharp pain in the back of your leg or seen someone...

What does it take to have rock hard abs at 80? Dov Michaeli shares his secrets to attaining a hard body and strong mind in the 9th decade of life.

Doing too much of anything can have negative consequences. This is definitely true for those of us who have jobs that require us to...

If you like to sleep late, running in the morning might seem scary for you, but the benefits that come with lacing up your running shoes as soon as you wake up could convince you otherwise. Being committed and focused on a morning run is not an easy task, but it will start to feel natural after a couple of weeks.

Habits are everyday efforts and fitness is one that is no different. Here are 7 practical tips that can help you make (and keep) the fitness habit.