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…

  As its name suggests, Acu-Yoga is a combination of two traditional Eastern healing methods acupressure and yoga. This unique self-healing technique can be mastered by anyone and by proper and regular practice it will undoubtedly regulate the flow of your chi energy and improve the quality of life.   Acu-Yoga was actually developed by a Westerner Michael Reed Gach, a best-selling author and an expert in the field of acupressure and other Asian bodywork. In order to better understand the concept of this technique, you should know a thing…

You often use your feet for all the walking and running that you do every day. However, you also often neglect them when it comes to our health and beauty routines. It's essential to keep your feet and toenails in tip-top condition. You need to care for your feet and toenails by having good hygiene. Also, you should pamper them to heal soreness and callouses. Especially, get medical attention when necessary. Read the article to know how to care for your feet and toenails.     1. Practicing Good Hygiene…