Great After School Activities for Your Kids
We all know how important staying active is for overall health. As parents, we want to make sure our children learn good habits for lifelong health. After exercising their minds all day in school, make sure your kids have a chance to exercise their bodies as well. Except for a short break for recess or gym class, kids are expected to sit still and concentrate. There are also plenty of options for their free time that don’t involve being physically active. So finding after school activities that help your kids
The Benefits of a regular massage
A regular massage will do wonders for your body and mind. Researchers and doctors are taking note of this non-invasive pain relief technique that is quickly gaining respect and acclaim all across the globe. Aside from providing a therapeutic and pleasurable feeling, a massage can help treat a wide variety of disorders and physical maladies including muscle tension, digestive disorders, headaches, anxiety, soft tissue strains, fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, sports injuries, insomnia and nerve pain. The most widely recognized benefit of a regular massage is the relaxation that it provides. Even
7 Exercises to Improve Your Golf Game
Although golfers are not considered to be elite athletes, they should make an attempt to stay physically fit. If you golf, you can perform several different exercises to increase your flexibility and muscle memory. Plenty of golfers complain about back pain as the golf swing puts stress on those muscles. You can be proactive and take measures to keep your back muscles loose and strong. You should perform the Lying Leg Crossover exercise. Lie down with your back against the ground. Stretch your legs outwards and raise one into the air
Personal Trainers Aren’t Limited to Lifting Weights
You have seen them at your local gym. They are personal trainers that are there to help members reach their fitness goals. But many members don’t know exactly what a personal trainer can do for them. Maybe you are one of those people. A personal trainer is more than someone who can show you how to lift weights. He, or she, can do so much more. Think of a personal trainer as a Health Coach. If you have ever played organized sports before you know that a coach does more than just
Communication is Key with Your Personal Trainer
If you are serious about getting started in an exercise program after years of inactivity, or if you are in pretty good shape but would like to take your exercise routine to a higher level, consider working with a personal trainer. The benefits of working with a personal trainer are numerous: Personalized workouts with feedback along the way Education and experience that ensures safe, injury-free workouts Help to stay motivated and keep you accountable to your fitness goals Encouragement to go farther, push harder than you would by yourself One-on-one attention that makes it easier
How to Eat & Drink at Your Holiday Party
You can maintain your health and wellness going into the new year while still enjoying holiday parties. The key is to make a personal vow to eat fairly healthy at these parties and actually sticking to this promise. Do not lie to yourself. It is acceptable to eat some salty and sweet foods as well as some alcohol during your holiday get-together but it is important to not over-eat. Let's take a closer look at how to eat at holiday functions. Party atmospheres usually tempt people to go overboard on both
How to Keep Your Workout Routine During the Holidays
The holidays are special time filled with laughter, relaxation and good food. However, they can be a bad time for your waistline -- all that fattening food combined with snowy weather and family reunions can sap your drive and willingness to maintain your exercise regimen. What's worse is that these bad habits can carry over into the new year, making it even more difficult to get back on track to your health and fitness goals. Here are a few handy tips for those who want to keep their workout routine