Are You Getting Enough Vitamin X?
No, we’re not talking about the secret ingredient that created the Powerpuff Girls. Although, you might find that getting enough vitamin X makes you feel like a superhero. Vitamin X relieves depression, decreases diabetes and heart disease, increase energy, improves sleep, and keeps on slim. And, as essential as it is for good health, scientists […]
Vega Sport Performance Protein Review
Anyone who has spent time shopping around in-store or online for gluten-free, vegan and/or non-GMO verified protein powders and shakes knows that it isn’t as simple and straightforward as it first appears. When it comes to buying something you are going to be taking once a day or more, you need to be certain it […]
Top 10 Ways to De-Stress Using Yoga
Understand stress Understanding stress is key to finding solutions to tackle it. It is important to take into account that some stress is positive as it prepares you to succeed in high-intensity situations. Negative stress, on the other hand, drains your body of energy and causes illness. Lose the negative attitude Some stress is inevitable, […]
Top 10 Pieces of Advice for Starting Yoga
Set a goal The first thing you should consider when you have decided to practice yoga is what you want to get out of your practice. Knowing what benefits you would like to gain will help you select what style of yoga will suit you best. Forget excuses It is easy to find excuses not […]
Top 10 Types of Yoga
Yoga for fitness Yoga for fitness is derived from Hatha yoga practice and focuses primarily on the physical body. This practice is designed to utilize different yoga poses in order to increase the flexibility and strength of the body. Hatha yoga is also a soft introduction to spiritual yoga as this can be incorporated during […]
What Dog Breeds are Best to Run With?
You’ve decided you want to get back into shape. You like running to help you keep fit. You’d also like to have someone to run with, a companion to help pass the miles. Well, dogs need exercise, too. Why not have a dog as your running companion? However, not all breeds of dog are right […]
10 Tips to Prepare for an Awesome Yoga Practice
1. Have a healthy mindset Going into a yoga class with the right mindset can make the difference between a fruitful practice and an uninspiring one. Try to start your practice with an open mind and without any expectations, this will help you relax and really let go. Ignore complicated postures Many yoga poses advertised […]
10 Ways to Improve the Performance of Your Bicycle
Invest in better wheels and tires If you can decrease the weight of wheels and tires of your bicycle even a little bit, you will notice a big difference when riding your bike. High quality tires not only weigh less, but also come with less rolling resistance, which also improves performance. Upgrade the rear derailleur […]
Can Vegetarian Diets Work for Athletic Lifestyles?
Unless You are Really Athletic, You Don’t Need Any Special Measures An athlete is someone who trains 5-7 days a week for prolonged periods of time. If you are training for a marathon, triathlon or are a swimmer or a runner, you are an athlete who needs to pay special attention to his or her […]