6 Relaxing Yoga Poses For Beginners
Whether you’re an expert or beginner to yoga, these six moves will relax and revitalize your body. Below are poses demonstrated by Master Fitness & Nutrition Therapist Missi Holt and what health benefits they provide. Child’s Pose (Balasana) Begin by kneeling on a yoga mat or the floor. Bring your knees apart and your…
READ MOREYour 5-Minute Routine For Killer, Ageless Arms
Prevention These ridiculously effective arm exercises will help you sculpt stronger, leaner arms in less time than it takes to drive to the gym. All you need are a pair of dumbbells and—because these exercises target multiple muscles at once—only 5 quick minutes. Do this routine every other day for the next…
READ MORE6 Ways Yoga Will Help You Stay Young
msn health & fitness IS YOGA THE KEY TO ANTI-AGING? The word ‘yoga’ is Sanskrit and has many translations, including ‘union.’ The practice originated as a philosophy to unite mind, body and spirit through breath control, meditation and physical postures. Today mounting evidence suggests that there are major age-defying benefits’and…
READ MORE3 Waistline Friendly Adult Beverages
Below you will find 3 simple tips to healthier boozing, along with 3 healthier alcoholic drinks that you can enjoy this weekend guilt free [in moderation of course!]. 3 simple tips to healthier boozing: Use real fruit instead of sugar or flavored syrups, or other sugary mixes. The real fruit…
READ MORE10 Ways You’re Throwing Away Thousands of Dollars Each Year
the PENNY HOARDER Who doesn’t waste money? We all pay too much at times because we want something right now. And on occasion, if we’re being honest with ourselves, we buy things we don’t really need. We might notice these spending mistakes and laugh about them, and (hopefully) learn from…
READ MOREWasting Money: 29 Ways To Stop Throwing Away Cash
HUFF POST Money I consider myself a Budget Jedi. I watch my accounts like a hawk, shop sales, and stay home more often than I’d like to save money. But back in February, I realized I was still wasting money. In fact, I blew $35.94 in one week. You can…
READ MORE13 Reasons Your 40s are Your Best Decade
METRO Life doesn’t begin at 40, but in many cases it starts to get a lot easier. You’ve clambered up the greasy career pole, been through the terrors of new parenthood and turned your back on really bad outfits and haircuts. Here’s why your forties are fantastic. 1. People think…
READ MOREWhat You Need to Know Today: July 3
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” – John Quincy Adams + 25 inspiring quotes from Americans to kick off the 4th of July holiday long weekend. Good afternoon, Early Risers! Here’s what you need to know: TECH…
READ MOREFoods that Age-Proof Your Brain
msn health & fitness Studies show that eating certain nutrient-dense foods can protect your brain from mental and cognitive decline. Help keep your mind sharp with these good-for-you ingredients. Foods that Age-Proof Your Brain: ALMONDS Almonds are rich in vitamin E: an antioxidant that has shown some success in slowing…
READ MORE3 Super Juices [better alternatives than commercial recovery drinks]
Beet Juice: Beet juice is rich is nitrates which has been shown to improve blood flow – increasing the oxygen supply to the muscles. A study from the UK’s University of Exeter showed the juice helped the muscles of runners and walkers use oxygen more efficiently. Runners lasted 15% longer…
READ MOREHow To Add 19 Years To Your Life
msn health and fitness Want to know exactly what clean living can do for you? Researchers are getting more and more specific about the rewards you can reap from your healthy lifestyle. These 5 habits that will tack on quality years. 1. Run for your life. A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that women who jog live…
READ MORE23 Fascinating Facts About Yoga
msn health & fitness The world celebrated the first International Day of Yoga on June 21, click through to know why yoga has become such a rage and how can it benefit a practitioner—physically, emotionally and spiritually. HOLISTIC HEALTH Yoga is not just about doing a few joint, muscle or stretching…
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