Category: Fitness

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Fitness

Using a backpack to increase the benefits of exercise

Jen Wilson, Nottingham Trent University and Athalie Redwood-Brown, Nottingham Trent University Walking is a great exercise for keeping your physical and mental health in check. But if you’re looking to give your daily walks a boost, you might want to give “rucking” a try. Rucking is a military term used to describe a march or hike with weight. This is commonly done using a weighted … Continue reading Using a backpack to increase the benefits of exercise

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Fitness

How to deal with the psychological strain of a sports injury

You don’t have to be a budding professional athlete to be hit by the psychological stress of a sports injury. Sure, broken bones might be the most obvious symptom, but there’s no doubt there’s an intense mental strain on you as you bid to recuperate and get back to the sport (and perhaps lifestyle) you once had. There are no right answers, but through today’s … Continue reading How to deal with the psychological strain of a sports injury

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Fitness

Dumbbells vs Barbells – Which One is the Winner?

It never goes wrong. Everyone always asks me the question, If you could only train with one for the rest of your life, which would you use: dumbbells or barbells”? Okay, in my world I don’t have to pick, but in the great dumbbell vs barbells debate I will always give my answer. While both dumbbells and barbells have their own pros, I don’t think … Continue reading Dumbbells vs Barbells – Which One is the Winner?

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Fitness

How to Find the Right Sports Bra & Why Are Sports Bras Important

Choosing the right sports bra is very important for every woman of every size and shape. It is important to make sure you find the right size of the sports bra to have adequate support so you can lead an active life without any discomfort. For living a comfortable life and with the best performance it is important to match sports bra with the kind … Continue reading How to Find the Right Sports Bra & Why Are Sports Bras Important

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Consumer Tech, Fitness

VR Fitness: The 5 Best VR Fitness Workouts of 2019

When most people think of video games, they think of sedentary activities. Video games are often associated with unhealthy pursuits. Even with the success of the Wii Fit and the Nintendo Switch Fitness Bundle, few others saw opportunities to turn video games into exercise. Enter — virtual reality fitness. Innovative virtual reality technology companies have seen a mass market appeal for video games that combine … Continue reading VR Fitness: The 5 Best VR Fitness Workouts of 2019

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Fitness

How Exercise Can Help Banish the Winter Blues

Feeling down during the long dark winter months is more common than most people think. According to studies on both sides of the Atlantic, between 3% and 5% of people suffer from acute ‘Seasonal Affective Disorder’ (SAD). Symptoms include mild depression, lack of motivation and listlessness. Of course, that figure does not include those people that feel a little down – though not badly enough … Continue reading How Exercise Can Help Banish the Winter Blues

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Fitness

Fat Blasting Workouts for Women – The Perfect Way to Lose Weight

Men and women typically have different goals. But one goal that both men and women have in common or something we all want to achieve is a firm, toned and sexy body. Women in real life don’t have perfect skinny bodies and getting that slim, attractive body like a fitness diva is a lifelong goal for many women. There isn’t any quick solution for shedding … Continue reading Fat Blasting Workouts for Women – The Perfect Way to Lose Weight

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Fitness

Home Remedy Tips to Relieve the Agony of Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis is characterized by an agonizing heel pain when you walk. This condition happens when your plantar fascia, a thick band of connective tissues at the base of the foot, is inflamed due to overuse injuries, playing high impact sports, wearing tight and uncomfortable shoes, and obesity. This condition is so common that it affects more than 2 million people each year in the United States. … Continue reading Home Remedy Tips to Relieve the Agony of Plantar Fasciitis

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Fitness

The Health Benefits of Jogging – According to Science

Jogging is a great exercise for people who are looking to improve their physical fitness level. Unlike running, jogging is done at a steady, leisurely pace that incurs minimal stress on the joints. It can also be considered as an endurance training when done in long distances. Most people start jogging because they want to lose weight. In fact, in the United States alone, there … Continue reading The Health Benefits of Jogging – According to Science

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Fitness

Physically Active? Here’s Why You Need to Use Insoles

Being physically active has a lot of health benefits but it also increases your risks of developing foot injuries. In fact, it has been shown that almost 21 percent of physically active adults suffer from exercise-related injuries. Foot injuries commonly result from muscle overuse, improper workout techniques, accidents, and wearing the wrong shoes. When working out, it is best to wear the right gear such as insoles … Continue reading Physically Active? Here’s Why You Need to Use Insoles

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Fitness

Knee Osteoarthritis Facts You Need to Know

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, besting more than 100 other types. In fact, among the 700,000 people who require knee replacement surgeries in the U.S., a majority of those cases are due to knee osteoarthritis (KOA). There has been a remarkable rise in the prevalence of osteoarthritis, some of which is linked to a rise in obesity. Some cases of KOA have … Continue reading Knee Osteoarthritis Facts You Need to Know

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Fitness

Key Facts About Knee Dislocation

It’s painful to see someone suffering from a dislocated knee, but even more so if it happens to you. Although knee dislocations are considered rare and account for less than 0.5% of joint dislocations, they can happen to anyone. Women, such as female athletes, are at higher risk of having knee dislocations due to their body structure. Wider and more shapely hips add more stress … Continue reading Key Facts About Knee Dislocation

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