Your shoulders are incredibly important especially as you age. In this article, I’ll share 5 shoulder mobility exercises that’ll keep your shoulders strong and healthy. The shoulders are incredibly mobile joints. As a result, they can often become painful and problematic if you have weakness or inflexibility in this body…
Hip pain and stiffness are all-too-common issues. In fact, most people you meet have probably suffered from hip tightness in the past (or they may be currently experiencing the said problem). In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the best stretches to loosen up these chronically…
If you want to build strength and gain muscle, these are the 3 most important exercises you should be doing. Exercise has become so complicated over the past few decades. Nowadays, in order to work out, you need ten pieces of equipment, a partner, and 2 hours dedicated to your…
For someone who’s never experienced low back pain, it’s difficult to fully convey just how devastating this condition can be. Literally, any movement can cause unbearable, shooting pain in the back and legs. In some cases, it can even be impossible to find a comfortable position. This makes sleeping and recovering…
Our bodies are supported by the 33 vertebrae, supporting the muscles and stabilizing the spinal cord. The cervical spine is supported by the first 7 bones in the neck. The middle 12 bones in the middle back are the thoracic spine. The last bones in the lower back make up…
Many of us are aware that strength training can benefit major muscle groups like the glutes, core, and quads. But there is also mounting evidence that strengthening the muscles used in breathing can be just as beneficial and vital. New studies show that daily training for the diaphragm and other…
If you need to burn calories, lose fat, and tone up your body, add these 3 exercises to your workout routine. Exercise has become so complicated over the past few decades. Nowadays, in order to work out, you need ten pieces of equipment, a partner, and 2 hours dedicated to…
Aging well and gracefully is all possible if you add these 3 simple, but highly effective science-backed brain exercises. All of us want to take steps to keep our brains as healthy as possible. In fact, one of the major fears reported by most people is that they will develop…
Undoubtedly, you’ve met someone with a Dowager’s hump. In fact, you may even have one yourself. These postural abnormalities are often seen by many patients as undesirable physical features. Some individuals despise their Dowager’s hump so much that they are willing to go to drastic lengths to remove it. While it is…
As children, many of us used to participate in contests such as “who can stand on one foot longest?” Little did we know that this test would later go on to be used as a predictor of mortality. In fact, Araujo et al. recently published a study examining the single leg…
Back pain is an epidemic in society today. If you’ve experienced back pain, you know just how debilitating this condition can be (1). Fortunately, lumbago can be effectively managed with just a few simple daily stretches. In this article, we’ll review a four-exercise morning routine that can help you combat low…
Losing fat is a difficult task, no matter who you are. It takes time, dedication, and discipline to achieve the body of your dreams. That being said, if you’re willing to make some sacrifices, you can shed fat and get washboard abs. In particular, men often struggle to lose excess…
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