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3 Tips for Protecting Your Neck and Back While Exercising

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While exercising and being active can be great for your physical health, it can also cause some pain in areas that you’d rather not have pain issues with, especially in your neck and back. When you experience pain in your neck or back, even the most basic of movements can hurt. And, if you’re not careful with pain management, you could even end up dependent on pain medication to relieve the pain you’re feeling. But luckily, there are things you can do to ensure that you protect these essential parts of your body even when doing physical work. To show you how, here are three tips for keeping your neck and back safe while exercising. [Read more…]

Originally posted on June 8, 2017 @ 10:03 pm

Tips For Picking The Best Workout Wardrobe

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When it comes to working out, your wardrobe really does matter. You need something that works well with the workout you have planned. If you are doing yoga you want clothing that moves with you, but isn’t so loose that it shows off any private bits.

The clothing that you were needs to do more for you then move. It needs to fulfill purposes, like giving you support or helping you stay dry. Here are some tips for making the right choices before you start working out. [Read more…]

Originally posted on January 2, 2017 @ 3:24 pm

Four Ways To Get Fit You May Not Have Considered

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When it comes to health and wellness you need to do more than just eat a healthy meal. You need to get up and get moving because it is the combination of eating right and working out that will offer the most healthy benefits to your body. That means coming up with ways to motivate yourself to workout.

It can be really hard to stay motivated, especially if you’re not seeing quick results. And even knowing that you didn’t gain it overnight doesn’t make it any easier to deal with the fact that you can’t lose it overnight. The key is to change things up and find ways to make fitness fun. [Read more…]

Originally posted on April 22, 2017 @ 7:37 am

Tips For Dressing Properly When Working Out

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When it comes to working out you really should pay attention to what you are wearing. It’s not because you have to wear workout clothes to workout in, but it is because workout clothes can make it easier for you to do certain things in, make you feel more comfortable during your workout session, and some of your workout wear may even be designed to help wick away sweat when you’re getting deep into fitness.

What you wear may partially be determined by the type of workout you’re doing, and how intense you plan to get. If you’re just going for a stroll around the block you might be able to get away with whatever, but if you are planning a hike you don’t want to wear the wrong shoes. Here’s a little guide to help you pick the right clothes for your fitness plan. [Read more…]

Originally posted on December 22, 2016 @ 10:33 pm