Forward head posture, rounded shoulders, and a hunched back are just some of the many problems we increasingly face on a daily basis.  These can result in shoulder pain, lower back pain, neck pain, and more.  I personally went through this journey after years of bad posture from improper driving positions, constantly looking down at my iPhone to text, write emails, work in my programs, and surf the web, as well as jutting my head forward while working on my computer.  It finally came to a point where I was…

  It’s no secret that staying physically fit holds many benefits. Working out will make your body leaner and stronger. You’ll have more energy to go about your daily tasks, and you won’t feel nearly as tired at the end of the day. Regular exercise also does wonders for your self-esteem. Watching your hard work pay off can be extremely encouraging. You’ll begin to feel like you are capable of achieving anything you set your mind to. However, like with anything in life, you need to learn that there is…

Nowadays the majority of people work out on a regular basis, but our biggest concern here is whether they know how to do this properly. You may have thought that nothing can go wrong and that all you need to do is just go to the nearest gym every other day. However, a serious workout requires a lot of preparation which will help you get the best results and stay healthy as well. Therefore, we’ve prepared the ultimate pre and post workout guide. Let’s take a look. Pre-workout preparations: Drink…

It seems like life used to be way simpler just a few decades ago – the professional athletes wore proper athletic clothing, and you wore whatever was faded, slightly torn, or old. Nowadays, things have changed, as athletic clothing is gaining immense popularity in all areas of the fitness industry. And rightfully so.   Amateur athletes, professional competitors, and even gym bros, everyone seems to be getting on the athletic wear hype train, but why is that? Can athletic clothing truly make a difference and are the benefits worth the…

  Knee pain can be a real bummer to deal with whether you lead a very active lifestyle as a runner or avid exerciser, or you simply feel specific knee discomfort around walking, kneeling or getting up. While you can opt for the over the counter topical pain cream for your ailment, you may prefer to go with a natural option that doesn’t come filled with ingredients you can’t pronounce. Check out some of the best options natural options available for treating that nagging knee pain that may have you…

  The feet are perhaps the most overworked part of the body. They bear the entire body weight and are most often overlooked among all the body parts. They also suffer much stress due to factors like improper footwear, poor body mechanics, and other conditions causing arch pain and sore feet.   Moreover, people in general live fast-paced lifestyles to the point where they forget to relax and give themselves a simple treat. If you’re one of the many busy people who work their fingers to the bone, remember that…

If you’re a person that regularly works out or plays sports, joint pain can be a major issue. Stiff hips or back pain are frequent problems, regardless of age. If you’re not an old person and experience these problems, then it’s high time to start taking better care of your joints if you want to enjoy life to the fullest.   This is why you need to learn how to work out without pain and injury, thus increasing your training longevity. Stiffness, sprains, strains, arthritis, and dislocations – these are…

Having a training program as a beginner is an ideal step towards gaining a healthy body with “custom made” muscles. With that said, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. As you progress with consistency, you start noticing substantial progress in strength, power, muscular, and endurance. However, as time progresses most beginners start feeling convinced in their achievements and start doing what works for them. God forgive them, their progress starts dwindling and eventually come to an abrupt halt. Others end up inviting life-threatening injuries or…

We all love sports, but they have their risks.   The thrill and enjoyment we experience from competitive sports has to be carefully monitored alongside the very real risk of injury.   Whether it’s a racket sport, gymnastics, track and field, or any other sport, we naturally have a desire to play at our best but also want to avoid by all means any reason to have to take some time out from training or matches/games.   In this article, I’m going to explain how strength and resistance training reduces…

As the season of fall welcomes possibly the most natural time of transition with the leaves turning various colors and the weather cooling off, you might be contemplating making changes to your own life. When it comes to routine exercise, it’s so easy to often find yourself falling into a rut. If you’re looking to upgrade your workout routine for the better, don’t miss these 6 must-try ideas:   Try Cross-Training   So many fitness injuries occur simply from overuse and for athletes like long distance runners, cross-training couldn’t be…