Although the origin story is a bit unclear, what we have come to know as kettlebells today were first used as a weighing tool for farmers. They would later become popular after being used in Russia and other parts of Europe. When used correctly, they can enhance body flexibility, build strength and promote fat loss. […]
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Carrying five grocery bags requires not just strong arms but a powerful grip too! In fact, studies back this up. Grip strength is a predictor of muscle strength and endurance and is linked with a number of health conditions, such as mobility, cognitive function, bone mineral density, heart health, and overall strength. Not sure if
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With the ever-growing competition at school, it is important that parents should step in to help their kids with not only studies but with co-curricular activities as well. This will help your kids to prevent being under pressure and feel supported. For instance, softball is a sport that is commonly being played at most schools.
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We live in a digital world where we are constantly glued to our screens – be it at work or school. And being glued to our screens constantly has an impact on our mental and physical health. Too much screen time can also impact one’s ability to think clearly and make better decisions.
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Kettlebell workouts have gained immense popularity in recent years for their ability to provide a full-body workout in a short amount of time. The combination of strength training and cardiovascular exercise makes kettlebell workouts intense and effective.However, as with any rigorous exercise routine, it’s crucial also to make a plan for proper recovery to maximize
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When it comes to exercise, there are generally two types of people in the world: Those that hate running for a prolonged period of time, and sadists who, for some absurd reason, enjoy running for hours at a time and seem to never get tired. Ok, that’s perhaps a slight exaggeration, and you are certainly
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Kettlebells have risen in popularity over the recent years as they allow people to add an element of functional strength training into their regimen. Even with their rise in popularity, there are still many members of the athletic and weight lifting community who are operating under various misconceptions, the most common of which we will
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You are literally what you eat—everything we swallow eventually ends up as resources for repairing damage, maintaining homeostasis, and forming new cells. Whatever we eat is broken down and processed in the gut, in the intestines where live bacteria cultures aid in the digestion process, and the way we absorb nutrients. In a nutshell, probiotics
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What first comes to your mind when you see or hear ‘Cavemen’? The pre-civilization period when people literally lived in caves and did their various daily activities there? From what you must have read or heard, their lifestyle was tedious because they had to do everything manually. They lit a fire by crushing one stone
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The kettlebell clean is one of the most important exercises in the kettlebell routine. Doing the kettlebell clean can grant you some really good benefits. This exercise can improve hip stability, arm strength, as well as grip strength. It’s one of the most well-rounded exercises in your workout arsenal. But why then, do most people
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If you’re a serious athlete you’ve probably tried whey protein, BCAAs, and pre-workout formulas without getting the results you want. If that’s you, then you should consider throwing that junk out and trying a Pine Pollen Tincture instead. What is a Pine Pollen Tincture? A Pine Pollen Tincture is a concentrated liquid extract made
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Written by Dave Hughes from discoveringresiliency.com We can tend to think of our mental, emotional, or relational health as being separate from our physical health. The truth is though, we’re integrated beings with body, mind, and spirit constantly interacting. As such, our health is just as integrated and what we do with our bodies has
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Not all great workouts have to happen in the gym. In the same vein, not all good workouts have to happen with expensive gym equipment. You can get the best workout by simply utilizing simple, readily available items in the home. Open your eyes and you will see that there is a whole lot of
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Physical activity is an important factor in maintaining good health, no matter how old you are. People over 50 years old are particularly advised to do any type of exercise, from walking, swimming, and cycling, to the most demanding training sessions in gyms. Those who practice physical activity have fewer health problems than others. As
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Cold water therapy and cold showers are seen by many Europeans as the secret to long live and robust health. In this article I will cover a couple of the many benefits of cold showers. Many people falsely believe they’ll get sick if exposed to the cold, but the exact opposite is true. Not only
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If you want to get back in shape after the holidays, it’s time to bring out those kettlebells for some hardcore workout routines. If you’re feeling lazy to go to the gym to hit those cable machines and try some of the exercises from this post from TheWorkoutDigest, you’ll be happy to know that kettlebell
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This article is especially for parents. I got together with Mark de Grasse from MegaMad Industries and we both put some of our thoughts and experiences on parenthood down. My son left us. Mark has two different sons to raise.
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Aside from taking a deep breath of fresh air and soaking up some Vitamin D, working out in the Great Outdoors can increase your performance as well. There’s something about feeling the sun beating down on your skin and the wind breezing through your hair that brings you back down to earth. Today, gyms are
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Have you noticed that your gym’s been ridiculously crowded since New Year’s Day? But come February, don’t be surprised if everything goes back to normal. The truth is, those New Year fitness resolutions just don’t last very long, and by February, a big chunk of new members will have dropped out. Perhaps you’ve even experienced this yourself! Have you ever wondered why New Year fitness resolutions fail?
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