Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
Fitness, Walking and Travel Blog
1/16 Outsmart Your Age More than 9 in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost 8 in 10 have more than one. So chances are, you’ll have one sooner or later. But there are things you can do to live a healthier life. 2/16 High Blood Pressure As you age, your blood
Over 40? These Problems can sneak up on You Read More »
Rowing: the full package for an Olympic athlete Body shape of a rower = stroke rate x stroke length Elite rowers: tall, muscular and lean Damir weighs 102.8 Kg Damir Martins’ sessions: 20K rowing followed by 60 – 100K biking followed by weight-lifting Damir’s Total Body Fat: 18.4% (lean muscle to match the mass) Linear
Anatomy of a Rower: Does Damir Martin have the Strongest Legs of any Olympic athlete? Read More »
1/16 Go for It: Pilates It’s a low-impact workout that focuses on your core — your hips, back, and abs. It uses your own body as resistance and taps into the mind-body connection. Pilates builds strength, makes you more flexible, and helps your joints move the way they should. 2/16 Use Caution: CrossFit This exercise
Best and Worst Workouts according to Science Read More »
As a cosmetics sales professional in New York City, Melinda Mora has always taken painstakingly good care of her skin. She puts on the latest serums, has skin-rejuvenating laser treatments, never leaves the house without sunscreen, and — for the past 6 months or so — spikes her morning smoothie each day with a hefty scoop of powdered cow, chicken,
Collagen – ‘Fountain of Youth’ or Edible Hoax? Read More »
1/16 What’s the Difference? True tea — whether it’s black, green, white, or oolong, hot, or iced — comes from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis. But the herbal kind comes from soaking various flowers, leaves, or spices in hot water. Most of these brews don’t have caffeine. You can start with premade bags or loose material you
All About Herbal Tea Read More »
A thorough warm-up is one of the most crucial parts in maintaining a healthy back, not to mention healthy muscles and joints throughout the rest of your body. All it takes is five minutes to give your spine a proper warm-up, preparing it for the cardio or weightlifting workout ahead. Understand How Your Spine Moves
Warm-Up Exercises to Protect the Back Read More »
1/16 Sit Hunched Do it too much, and it can flatten the natural curve of your spine and damage the cushioned disks between the bones. This can lead to early arthritis and other problems. Gently stretch and move your head and neck in all 4 directions every half hour. To ease any pain or spasm,
Bad Habits for your Back Read More »
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