Core strength has been something of a buzz term recently, but I admit — until yesterday, I wasn’t sure what the big deal was all about. Isn’t core training just a fancy way of saying toning your abs? Our moms used to simply call this “doing sit-ups.” But there’s way more to core training than Read More »

The number of reasons to practice resistance training is growing as quickly as dumbbells can tone your biceps. In addition to basically cutting your early-death risk in half and protecting you from osteoporosis, weight lifting or using resistance bands to challenge your muscles can reduce or prevent depressive symptoms, a new study found. In a new meta-analysis from JAMA Psychiatry that cross-examined 33 clinical trials of almost 1,900 Read More »

All forms of exercise are important for the body. The right amount of it keeps us in shape, improves longevity, and certainly keeps me sane if nobody else. Yoga is more than simple stretches, and it’s not just for flexible people. It’s about creating balance, strength, flexibility, and relaxation in the body through a series of postures, Read More »