Do you prefer solo runs with headphones or high-intensity group workouts? Do you exercise for health, looks, or social connection? A new study suggests that your personality might hold the answer—not only to which workouts you’ll enjoy most, but also to how effectively you’ll stick to them and benefit from them, both physically and mentally.…
The holiday season is a time to share meals with family and friends, but the sweets consumed by children should have low sugar, saturated fats, and trans fats. Additionally, their intake should be part of a balanced menu that provides high-quality foods with appropriate nutritional content. There are no truly healthy alternatives to sugary foods;…
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, many have discovered the possibility of transforming their own homes into gyms. Utilizing household items, one can perform full-body workouts comparable to those done in a traditional gym setting. Lucia Pérez-Salas Ochando, a licensed graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, proposes a medium-difficulty workout…
Introduction Human beings require exposure to the outdoors for both physical and mental well-being. Often, we overlook this necessity as we spend countless hours confined indoors, whether at work, at home, in front of screens, or engrossed in various digital devices. Emerging research in the field of chronobiology supports the notion that our internal clocks…
As we age, flabbiness in the arms becomes increasingly common and often seems inevitable. Why does this happen? There are two primary reasons: Strategies to Prevent and Reduce Arm Flabbiness Incorporating certain daily actions into our lifestyle routine can help prevent arm flabbiness. Here are some key strategies: It’s important to maintain realistic expectations and…
I’ve been involved in combat sports for roughly 12 years, training in the disciplines of boxing, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Not only have I greatly enjoyed this but I’ve also taken away some valuable lessons about physical confrontation that aren’t often discussed. More importantly, learning these lessons in the safety of controlled environments may…
