Whether you lift weights, run on a regular basis, or perform a range of different activities, you probably already know one of the biggest pet peeves any athlete encounters on a regular basis: skin troubles. They might be as mild as an occasional blackhead, or even something more severe such as full-blown acne, but impurities of all sorts tend to be a common problem for active people who work out regularly, if not even daily. Most are wondering: is it because of all the sweat?   Technically, no. Sweating is…

  Photo via Pixabay by Engin_Akyurt   Millions of Americans are making an effort to be more health-conscious these days following the news that the U.S. is in an obesity crisis, but some aren’t sure where to start. For busy families, it can be incredibly difficult to focus on eating well-balanced meals and getting in daily exercise when there seem to be so few hours in the day to get things done; for others, health and mobility issues make physical wellness seem like an impossible goal.   Fortunately, there are…

Perhaps you have been struggling to locate an activity that you love? Or maybe you have experimented with a few things in the process - whether it is running, swimming, or perhaps jogging - but somehow sensed all those were not for you, or that you simply did not get a proper exercise.Today we will talk about why martial arts is one of the best workouts you can possibly think of.     1) Burns A Lot Of Calories   Combat sports are scientifically established to melt away fat and…

  Yes. It is that time of year again. New Year’s Eve. I use this Holiday to reflect on what worked in the last year and what needed some improvement. One of the things my husband and I agreed upon this year was to step it up in our intentional diets. As you may have read in one of my previous articles, Isaac (spouse) has been diagnosed with eczema, and it seems to flare up all over his body. With some research, I learned that more people are approaching the…

Studies reveal that the United States spends about $150 to $200 billion a year to treat citizens afflicted with substance use disorders (SUD). In fact, 9.5 percent of the country’s population falls within the DSM-IV criteria for drug abuse or dependence. Spontaneous remission rates of people suffering from SUDs are low. There is a much higher possibility of them relapsing, as relapse rates may range from 60 percent to 90 percent.   Such statistics have prompted the medical community to channel its efforts to find ways to lower the current…

  Photo via Pixabay by Stevepb   When it comes to feeling good and focusing on your wellness, it’s important to make sure you take into account your physical and mental health at the same time. Whether you want to lose weight, de-stress, or learn how to eat in a healthier way, your actions will benefit your overall wellness as a whole, so taking the time to make sure they are right for you is crucial. When you’re on a budget, it’s a good idea to look for lifestyle changes…

  I recently was provided the opportunity to sample a tub of Naked Nutrition's Less Naked Chocolate Whey Protein. For those not familiar with Naked Nutrition, they pride themselves on selling products with only the purest ingredients, stripping away all of the marketing and gimmicks that many companies use today. They want to help you meet your nutrition and fitness goals while being transparent about their products. You would know exactly what you are putting into your body. That is important in a world where there are lots of fillers…

https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-black-dumbbell-1229356/ The fitness industry has taught us that gaining fat should be avoided at all costs, and while it is true that you shouldn’t be obese, it’s important to note that fat gain is a natural process and a necessary element of a healthy, able body. That said, it is possible to gain muscle mass and sculpt your body without gaining fat in the process, albeit up to a certain point.     Achieving this will require careful planning and preparation, meticulous and dedicated execution, and intuitive autoregulation, so if…

  Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/mwlQKzFvILU   Whether it begins with a sharp pain in the kneecap or a dull ache in the lower back, a sports-related injury can have wide-reaching consequences. According to a study by the US Department of Health and Human Sciences, there are 8.6 million sports and recreational injuries per year, with strains and sprains representing the most commonly reported.   While preventative measures such as resistance training can reduce the risk of a sports-related injury, sports braces can also be hugely beneficial. They not only reduce pain…

Health and fitness has over the past few years become a huge trend.   Especially weight training, and the public are becoming more aware that weight training has a reliable effect on muscular development.   However, weight training does not solely have an impact on muscle growth and strength.   Here are three positive effects of weight training you may not know about:   1. Weight training improves coordination A study looking at the effects of the quadricep extension weight training exercise found that although there was increase in strength…

Back pain is an all too familiar issue, with even more common causes. From picking up your children the wrong way to taking a small fall down the stairs, it doesn't take much to put your back out and cause straining of your muscles.   Especially if it is back pain, you're suffering from it can be hard to identify precisely where it is coming from. Even your doctor might have trouble diagnosing it correctly, which could prolong the treatment for weeks. Let's take a look at what the Psoas…

It might sound a little unconventional in the first go that cannabis and exercises can be related in any way. When you think of someone who consumes cannabis, the image of irresponsibility, lethargy, laziness, and someone binge eating on junk foods might pop up in your head. However, this is a common misconception, due to the fact that cannabis seeds consumption can play a vital role in boosting the workout sessions and exercises. This is the reason why athletes are turning to cannabis in higher numbers nowadays. It can help…