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In many ways, a trip to the grocery store is where your diet is going to either go well or go off the rails. With thousands of packaged foods available to anyone who ventures into any supermarket, it’s vital to be more informed about which ones are better for you and which are nutritional duds. That means you shouldn’t be missing the opportunity to skim the back of food and drink packages to analyze the ubiquitous nutrition label. This is where you’ll obtain some important nutrition intel about your pasta, yogurt and protein powder. Research shows that people who take…
An employee wellness program policy highlights the organisational vision to enhance employee health and well-being. A wellness policy seeks to assist employees in achieving their health goals at a fundamental level. It covers areas such as weight management, improvement in fitness level, metabolic health parameters, stress management, mobility, flexibility, and immunity buildup as the starting point. However, a wellness policy in its evolved state has a far-reaching impact- it gets linked to productivity, retention, ROI, alignment with organisational goals, mission and vision statements and many more. A well-structured policy’s purpose outlines the company’s resources and initiatives aimed at cultivating a…
Wondering if rucking can be as effective as weightlifting? Spoiler alert: it definitely can!Weightlifting isn’t the only way to build muscle. Rucking, or walking with a weighted backpack, is also highly effective. It’s easy to start, can be done anywhere, and helps build muscle, burn fat, and boost endurance.Curious? Keep reading to discover why rucking might become your new favorite workout!Rucking is like taking your regular walk and cranking up the intensity with heavy cargo. It’s as simple as strapping on a weighted backpack (aka rucksack) and hitting the pavement, the trail, or wherever you like to roam. Originally dreamed…
Our fave features: It boasts a great incline, and this treadmill is incredibly comfortable while running. “Without a doubt, [this is] probably the most cushioned and supportive treadmill I’ve used,” a tester previously said. “There was just no discomfort when using this machine.” That’s thanks to Horizon’s three-zone cushioning, which varies the amount of shock absorption based on where you are in your stride.This tread comes with 10 built-in workouts but can also connect to the streaming app of your choice. You’re not locked into an iFit or Peloton membership, for example, but can use whatever you like—even a free…
Time Stamps In this episode, Greg, Pak, and Milo cover the research on warming-up. Does warming-up reduce injury risk? Does stretching help you stay healthy? How solid is the evidence for warming up? 00:06:30 – Personal Experience With Warm-Ups 00:15:52 – The Purpose of Warming Up 00:24:13 – Warm-Up Effects 00:45:30 – Stretching and Injury Prevention 01:14:13 – Warm-Ups and Injury Prevention Studies discussed: Warm-Up Strategies for Sport and Exercise: Mechanisms and Applications Does warming up prevent injury in sport?: The evidence from randomised controlled trials? A systematic review into the efficacy of static stretching as part of a warm-up…
There’s little more frustrating than being sidelined by a muscle cramp. You’ve built the strength and the mental stamina, but you also need your muscles to perform their best — and that means keeping your muscles from seizing up. Exercise strain and overuse are the most common causes of muscle cramps, explains Dana Hunnes, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.D., a senior dietitian at Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center and author of Recipe for Survival. But there’s another thing to consider if you’re prone to these annoyances: Your electrolyte intake. Your body needs optimal amounts of electrolytes (like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium) to perform many tasks correctly, including…
“I want you to believe that you’ve been doing this your whole life. You’re an athlete. You can do this,” said Kainoa McGee, my surf coach and waterman in Oahu, while holding down my board so I wouldn’t get carried away by waves. I was 30 minutes into my first-ever surf lesson off of Waikiki beach, and the taste of salt water had started to become overwhelming—my attempts to get up on the board for the past half-hour had me crashing back into the ocean with each try. We’d only just met, but somehow McGee could tell I was the…
Some people talk about budgeting, investing and saving as if they were simple concepts for all, but the truth is, understanding money is no easy feat. What even is interest? The only interest I have is in watching cat videos. Even though learning how to manage your money can be overwhelming to understand at first, it is a fundamental skill that can impact your life in the long term. Making informed financial decisions is key to achieving financial stability. But don’t panic just yet! The good news is that, like any other skill, financial literacy can be learned. In this…
Yoga is a versatile workout that can be a great form of exercise and can be tailored to what you are looking for on any particular day. Need something easy and light? Try restorative yoga. How about a steady flow? How about vinyasa yoga? Want to sweat up a storm? Hot yoga it is. What about yoga that can give you a boost in the bedroom and sexual performance? That is right we said it. There are a variety of benefits to yoga, but yoga for sexual health has to be a thing too, right? In this article, certified yoga…
Making a big life decision can be agonizing: Should you quit your job and start your own business? Have a baby? Dump your partner? Even if you are shuffling your tarot cards, shaking your Magic 8 Ball, or checking your horoscope to find an answer, deep down, you know it’s all up to you. And there’s always some well-meaning person reminding you to just “trust your gut,” which isn’t always helpful—particularly if the last time you did that, your gut told you to get back with your ex, and we all know how that turned out.But according to people who…