Whether your fitness goals are performance-related or more about how you look in a pair of jeans, get ready to meet your new favorite strength move: hamstring curls. Located south of your glutes, your hamstrings are a powerful (yet often overlooked) muscle group that helps bend your knees, extend (straighten) your hips, and rotate your […]
For an activity as physically and mentally restorative as yoga, it can raise some stressful questions—namely, how are you supposed to lug all your gear (not only your mat but potentially a towel, water bottle, and change of clothes) to the studio? Before you shove everything into an old tote bag and hope for the […]
Lactose intolerance arises when your body struggles to break down lactose, the natural sugar present in dairy products. It occurs primarily when your small intestine lacks sufficient lactase, an enzyme vital for lactose digestion. The onset of lactose intolerance can happen at any point in life, irrespective of prior experiences with milk and its products. […]
At last, your sleek, new BODi Bike has arrived. Your shoes are on tight, your towel and water bottle are close at hand. You’re 100 percent ready to experience the awesome, totally personalized, studio-quality at-home cycling experience that only the BODi Bike and BODi Bike Studio cycling can deliver. But before you hit the virtual road, you’ll […]
And the steeper the stairs, the harder they’re going to have to work, Hart says, since taking bigger steps requires you to recruit a greater number of muscle fibers. Like we mentioned, your body needs oxygen to supply your muscles with energy; the more in play, the more oxygen you’ll need to sustain that effort—hence […]
The human body operates efficiently when it consistently receives energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins through the diet. That’s why regular meals and evenly spaced snacks throughout the day are essential to provide the body with the necessary nutrients for optimal functioning. This sustained energy intake enables you to engage in various daily tasks actively. […]
David Asprey came up with the concept of Bulletproof Coffee. It is one of many recipes in his world-famous Bulletproof Diet. Bulletproof Coffee is a drink that combines coffee, MCT oil, ghee or butter. It is usually served warm and looks quite similar to a latte. Bulletproof Coffee is a new concoction. There has not […]
Among the dietary challenges of vegetarians and vegans, perhaps none receives more attention than the eternal search for sufficient protein. For those on a plant-based diet, it can be hard enough to compete with the sheer density of protein provided by meat and dairy products, but throw in the need to combine complementary proteins and it can seem nearly […]
“Junk food” is a term used to describe food that is high in calories from sugar, fat, and sometimes sodium, making it hyper-palatable. They contain little dietary fibre, protein, vitamins, minerals, or other vital nutrients. It is known as HFSS food (high in fat, salt, and sugar) as well. Due to easy accessibility, attractive packaging, […]
The lower back is an all-too-common pain point. If you’re feeling tight or achy there, adding some gentle stretches to your routine can be a low-effort way to help ease the tension. There are a bunch of reasons why your lower back could be barking in the first place, including injuries like muscle strains; problems […]