You don’t need a home gym to exercise at home. Here are four inexpensive, easy-to-store alternatives that, together, enhance all the elements of fitness: muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. All are sold in sporting-goods stores. Getting on the bandwagon Elastic exercise bands are a perfect option for beginning strength training. They’ve been used by… Continue reading
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Few ways to improve your walking workouts
Of all the ways to stay fit, walking is the easiest, safest, and cheapest. It can also be the most fun: a fine day, a good companion, an attainable goal (say, a scenic spot) three or four miles away. On city streets, in the woods, or even round and round the high school track, walking… Continue reading
About coffee
Tea is the most popular beverage worldwide (after water), but coffee is close behind it in industrialized countries. While caffeine is a natural component of both tea and coffee, coffee contains more of it: anywhere from 60 to 120 milligrams in six ounces, depending on brewing methods and other factors. Caffeine is a mild psychoactive… Continue reading
Bad and good fats
A healthy eating regime requires the intake of certain fats. They nourish the brain, the heart, the nerves, the hormones, and all body cells, as well as the hairs, skin and nails. However, there are different types of fats and we should pay attention to what fats we consume. • Saturated fats are known to… Continue reading
Recipe for garlic-rosemary oven dish
Note: This recipe is especially for pregnant and breastfeeding women, but can be a nutritious part of almost anyone’s diet. Prep time: 40 minutes (10 minutes prep + 30 minutes bake time) Ingredients: • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼”-½” uniform strips • 1 tbsp. canola oil • ¼ tsp. garlic powder •… Continue reading
Your pressure is already teen
You’ve lived through 2 AM feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues. So why is the word “teenager” causing you so much anxiety? When you consider that the teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but morally and intellectually, it’s understandable that it’s a time of confusion and upheaval for… Continue reading
Which are the fears in children?
Everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest adult, experiences anxieties and fears at one time or another. Feeling anxious in a particularly uncomfortable situation never feels very good. However, with kids, such feelings are not only normal, they’re also necessary. Experiencing and dealing with anxieties can prepare young people to handle the unsettling experiences… Continue reading
Some yoga positions for strength
The following mini-yoga routine combines three poses to create a full-body program that strengthens the lower body, core muscles and upper body in one shot — preferably immediately after your weight workout. For each pose, go barefoot for better stability and breath deeply and slowly through your nose, taking a five-second deep inhale and five-second… Continue reading