In ballet training, the barre is the horizontal handrail dancers grip while perfecting their technique. Barre-style workouts take those classic ballet warmup exercises and reimagine them for a much wider audience. While it may seem like a recent phenomenon, barre strength and flexibility training have been in vogue since the times of Louis XVI, says
Read More » 1. Pomegranates Chances are you’ve tasted pomegranates in their newly popular juice form. And from a heart-health perspective, that’s probably a good thing. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants (more so than other fruit juices). Just a cup daily might help to keep free radicals from oxidizing “bad” LDL cholesterol. Oxidized LDL contributes to plaque
Read More »In today’s fast-paced, instant-gratification world, people are juggling more, sleeping less and taking less time to just be. In fact, 42 percent of adults report that their stress level has increased over the past five years. More research is coming out tying our stress levels to physical ailments. Insufficient sleep has reached levels of a public-health epidemic. It’s no
Read More » Besides being a great, quick workout, HIIT may confer cognitive benefits. But more research is needed. Regular exercise, research shows, can positively change the brain. Studies have found that it may help to improve brain function, boost memory, enhance mental health and possibly stave off or slow cognitive decline and protect against dementia. Even quick
Read More » Beware the Exercise Halo A great sweat session can make you feel like a health angel—for good reason, given its life-enhancing power. “But we can feel so virtuous that we reward ourselves with some not-so-healthy habits,” warns Susan Bowerman, R.D., assistant director of the UCLA Center for Human Nutrition. Don’t fall for these self-sabotaging thoughts:
Read More »At this point, you’ve probably heard of indoor cycling (or Spinning, if you want to use its trademarked name), but that doesn’t mean you’ve made your way to a class yet. We know the whole experience can seem overwhelming from the outside, so here’s what you should know before hitting the studio for the first
Read More » Unbeatable Stretching TTM has been linked with Muay Thai for as long as the art has been around. Why? Well, the robust massage is excellent for limbering up limbs for athletic performance and relieving deep muscle tension afterward. Useful for both martial artists and stressed out civilians. Improved Mental Well-Being It may seem obvious
Read More » Serious athletes have long known about the benefits of high-intensity interval training or HIIT – alternating periods of short, intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods—and they’ve been reaping the rewards, too. The idea is simple: less total time required to make a big change—more bang for your buck, says Brent C. Ruby, Ph.D., the director
Read More » It’s time to get your groove on. Dancing has a way of taking your cares away. It doesn’t matter if it’s the Electric Slide, the Macarena or your own crazy moves. Who hasn’t gotten lost in an upbeat song as they jumped around? But not only does it feel good to the soul, dancing also has
Read More » A certified personal trainer may be just what you need to kickstart your exercise program. Not only can he or she offer guidance on proper form and safe exercise, personal trainers can motivate you to reach your fitness goals. Your first visit with a trainer may feel intimidating. Knowing what to expect and making
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