Author: fromflabtofit
Fidget Toys for Adults: Top Picks for Stress Relief
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The Healthy Aging Advice I’m Following in my 40s
[ad_1] “There’s no way I’m middle-aged—not me.” I firmly told my 15-year-old daughter as she was grouping me with the more mature set. Then, as teenagers often do, she bluntly pointed out that 41 years was indeed more than half the average life expectancy of women in the U.S. Let me tell you, that hit…
My Health Journey With Homozygous Factor V Leiden
[ad_1] A week before the world shut down due to COVID-19 in 2020, I went to urgent care for a strained muscle. As a yoga teacher and health coach, I felt confident I knew what was causing the nagging pain in my right calf. So I spent the week prior using every tool and resource…
Fun Cardio: Make Heart-Healthy Workouts Enjoyable
[ad_1] It’s no secret cardio workouts offer tons of benefits: They strengthen your heart, reduce your risk of chronic conditions (like heart disease), boost your mood, increase your stamina—the list goes on. But what do you do when you know you should to do a cardio session, but it also bores you to tears because…
Post-Workout Meditations Are Powerful—And Simple
[ad_1] Let’s get one thing straight: I know how powerful meditation can be. Every time I make room in my schedule to sit on my mat, press “play” on my favorite meditation app, and close my eyes, I’m a totally new person by the time I open them again: less anxious, way calmer, and in…
Best Exercise for Longevity: Why Racquet Sports Rule
[ad_1] From the legendary Holy Grail and the philosopher’s stone—both of which were said to grant eternal life—to Silicon Valley tech bros paying $8,000 for blood transfusions from young, healthy donors, the quest to cheat death (or at least live longer lives) has preoccupied the human psyche for as long as we’ve been on this…
The Benefits of Water Aerobics
[ad_1] As a former competitive swimmer who also played water polo and competed in aquathlons, it’s fair to say I’m pretty experienced when it comes to water activities. But as far as water aerobics goes, I like many, had the misconception that it was an easy, relaxing activity primarily for older adults. And boy, was…
6 Best Earplugs for Sleeping, According to Experts
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5 Strength Exercises for Golf To Improve Your Game
[ad_1] Whether you’re trying to make it to the Masters—or simply trying to master miniature golf—adding strength training to your fitness routine can be a huge plus for your golf game. Golf isn’t just for business bros; it’s a sport that requires strength, mobility, and stability. And all of those skills can be honed the…
Morning Pilates: Benefits Plus a Workout
[ad_1] If you’re the type of person who wakes up, puts on their sneakers, and heads to a HIIT workout class, keep doing your thing. But if you prefer to go from lying in your bed to lying on your mat, morning Pilates might be the best way to start your day. Just ask Brian…
