A neck hump, also known as a dowager’s hump or buffalo hump, is an accumulation of fat or poor posture-related curvature at the base of the neck. It often results from prolonged slouching, tech neck (excessive screen time), osteoporosis, or weight gain. A question often asked is can surgery be avoided with exercise in the case of a Neck Hump? Yes, in many cases, surgery … [Read more...]
Exercises for PCOS: Different Ways to Workout Efficiently at Home
Photo by RDNE Stock project from pexel.com PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, is a condition that affects a woman's menstruation system where they experience few, unusual, or very long periods. As such, this also affects the internal system associated with menstruation, such as hormonal changes, acne, weight gain, and others. Unfortunately, the exact cause of PCOS is still … [Read more...]
Why Resist? This Workout Will Make You a Fitness Band-it!
By: Charlene Bazarian Resistance bands come in a vast array of shapes, sizes, tension levels, and colors. Compact, portable, and reasonably priced, they can be a great addition to your strength training workouts. Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced fitness enthusiast, incorporating a resistance band into your workout can help you increase … [Read more...]
The Reasons Why It Is Important To Exercise during Your Surrogate Pregnancy
Being pregnant is one of the most wonderful things in the world, but at the same time, it can also be very tiring to many women. Now, even though there are some differences between surrogates and traditional pregnancy, generally speaking, some things do remain the same. It refers to your lifestyle during this period of time. What does it mean? It means that you should focus … [Read more...]
Top 4 Best Cardio Exercises for Pregnant Women
Pregnant women often face a dilemma: how can they stay active and healthy during their pregnancy while avoiding the dangers of excessive exercise? Cardio exercises are an excellent way to keep pregnant mothers feeling great and energized. Here are five of the best cardio exercises for pregnant women. Swimming Swimming is a wonderful cardio exercise that many pregnant … [Read more...]
5 Blood-Pressure-Lowering Workouts
Workouts coupling aerobic exercise, like biking, with resistance training, like lifting weights, could reap benefits for people dealing with hypertension. Here are 5 Blood-Pressure-Lowering Workouts Go for a Swim. Swimming is a good, low-impact form of cardio that’s accessible to most people, especially seniors. A study published in The American Journal of Cardiology … [Read more...]
Kourtney Reppert: Leading Glamour and Fashion Model Talks About Her Weight Loss Journey, Diet and Beauty Secrets
Kourtney Reppert is from Leesport, Pennsylvania. She is a leading glamour and fashion model with a blossoming career also she is a single mother. A multi-faceted business woman, accomplished model and Instagram star, Kourtney has successfully built her brand and has been featured in reputable publications including FHM, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and many more! She has been … [Read more...]
Singer Beth Nielsen Chapman on her Music & Recovery from Breast Cancer
Beth Nielsen Chapman is a renowned American singer and songwriter, who has written hits for country and pop music performers. She has been twice nominated for Grammy awatds and has released thirteen solo albums and written seven #1 hits and songs. Recently inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Beth is a breast cancer survivor and an environmentalist. She considers … [Read more...]
Snowboder Lindsey Jacobellis’s 5 Strength Building Exercises While Travelling
Four-time Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis is the most dominant SBX rider of all time. She is an Olympic silver medalist, 6-time world champion and 10-time X Games gold medalist. According to her "On the road workouts can be challenging when gyms are hard to find but not impossible." (These exercises can be done when there are limited weights to work with in a hotel … [Read more...]
Therapeutic Exercises to Manage Morton’s Neuroma
Do you feel like "walking on marbles", check this out.Morton's neuroma is refered to a mass that normally occurs between the third and fourth toes at the ball of the foot, as explained by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The tissue in this area creates pressure on the nerves, which can be extremely painful. Morton's neuroma may be caused by pressure or injury, … [Read more...]
Hip Opening Asanas for Pregnant Women by Yoga Expert, Kino MacGregor
Kino MacGregor is an author and one of the youngest certified yoga teachers in the Ashtanga yoga tradition. She is one of only a few yogis to have earned a certificate in India directly from founder K. Pattabhi Jois. Producer of six Ashtanga Yoga DVDs, writer, vlogger, world traveler, she is co-founder of Miami Life Center (miamilifecenter.com). According to Kino in her … [Read more...]
Bianca Knight’s 5 Favorite Exercises She Absolutely Loves.
Bianca Knight is an American former track and field athlete, competed in the 100 and 200 meters. At the 2012 Summer Olympics Knight won a team event gold medal in the 4×100 metres relay team. According to her "5 exercises that I absolutely love, and I believe are very helpful for the body as a whole” are as follows. Russian Dead Lifts This exercise can be done both, … [Read more...]
Why are the Feet So Important?
Bad posture is increasingly common. More and more people sit hunched over a desk or a phone creating an imbalance in the spine. While bad posture is easy to develop, it’s much harder to fix. Over time, poor posture can lead to a range of aches and pains that will plague you for years to come. This article discusses the importance of the feet. Try a few of these tips to … [Read more...]
How Can I Minimize Endometriosis Risk?
Endometriosis is common among women in their 30s and 40s. The women at highest risk include those who have not had children; whose menstrual cycles last longer than seven days; or who have a mother, sister, or aunt with the condition. Although there is no sure-shot way to prevent endometriosis, here are certain steps to reduce the risk, Estrogen Levels: Lowering … [Read more...]
Exercises for Swimsuit Season
Learn how you can get the best bikini body ever in Six easy exercises. These exercises are designed to target and reshape your "swimsuit zones" - your tummy, thighs and hips - the body parts that tend to stand out in a bathing suit. You can do these exercises in the convenience of your own home. 1. Jumping Squats: Stand with your feet just a bit wider than shoulder-width … [Read more...]
Exercises For A Neat Cleavage Bust
Two important factors that are responsible for breast involution are skin elasticity and breast density. Breast shape changes as the result of gravity, breast growth, pregnancy, breast feeding, weight fluctuations which in turn cause stretching of the skin’s collagen and elastin which keep the skin firm. Hormonal regulation plays an important role. Breast evolution begins … [Read more...]
