Why Exercise? At the most basic level, exercise is all about energy. Energy is the key to life. Without it, our cells cannot function, our bodies cannot move, our brains cannot think. Lack of energy is the first step towards illness and disease. In our bodies, energy originates in our cells. Cells and their mitochondria […]
Props: Flat ground or floor This is similar to the cross-over crunch, only its focus is on the obliques, hips and shoulders. Starting Position: From the Athletic Stance, activate your midsection by lifting your ribs up and away from your hips. Place your left hand on your hip so that you can feel the deep […]
It’s easy to forget when we spend too much time indoors that we need sunlight for our basic well being. The amount of natural light we take in has an effect on our mood and our physical health. Sunlight directly affects the levels of serotonin and the hormone melatonin created in our bodies. When we […]
Lose up to 20 pounds in 12 months You’ve heard it said before, to lose weight you should, “Eat slowly, because it takes your brain 20 minutes to register that you’re full.” Until now, there was no proof that you could lose weight by taking pauses between bites. A study presented at the annual meeting […]
Short on time and space? No problem. You can complete this well-rounded lower body workout in your backyard or on your front porch (or in your living room!) in 10 minutes or less. Perform 15-25 repetitions of each of the following exercises: Warm up • High knees • Step-ups Exercises 1. Split Squat 2. Reverse […]
