In its most basic form, yoga is already a gentle exercise routine. It’s low-impact, so puts no extra stress on your joints and muscles. In fact, when done regularly, it improves the mobility and strength of both joints and bones. If you are starting from a stationary lifestyle or place of injury, however, or if …
Pranayama is to yoga (and meditation) what breathing is to exercise. Quite literally. Pranayama is a form of breathing, or several forms of it rather, that supplement your yoga practice the way good nutrition and stretching supplement your workout routine. Where regular breathing is automatic and unconscious, pranayama is breathing done with intention. It’s a …
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An asana today means any yoga pose that can be comfortably held over an extended period of time. Asanas serve the same basic purpose, to provide physical health benefits, including greater flexibility, balance, and strength, as well as spiritual and mental benefits. While asanas all serve the same basic purposes, certain asanas do lend more …
To reap the health benefits of exercise (improvements in cardio and respiratory health and lowered risk of disease), the CDC recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate-intensity (or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity) cardio-aerobic exercise each week, plus two days of strength training. If you’re wondering how much exercise you really need, the CDC’s recommendations …
Cardio exercises are great exercises for staying fit and keeping weight off. They burn a decent number of calories, even at a moderate pace, improve heart health, and help shed fat. But like most things in life (yes, even things that are good for you), there is an upper limit of how much cardio you …
Hey, Tosser. Want to be punny while you go for a spin? We’ve walked the course from the outside-in to find some of the most navel frisbee puns around. We’re not saying these puns are on the high side. A lot of times frisbee puns fall flat. We’re just putt-ing them out there and hope …
Pilates is mostly about being easy on your body. It’s a low-impact exercise system designed with accessibility in mind. But it’s also a serious core strengthener that can really put your muscles to the test. If you’re looking for some motivation to give Pilates a try, we hope these inspirational and amusing quotes will give …
Before you start a new fitness regimen, working on your core strength and flexibility is never a bad idea. More strength and flexibility can make new exercises and movements easier on your body, reducing pain and inflammation after workouts and reducing your risk of injury. That’s what makes strength and flexibility systems such good places …
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While dancing might seem too fun to qualify as an actual workout, it’s actually an incredible aerobic exercise that gets your entire body moving and burns loads of calories. Since it encompasses so many different styles and techniques, dancing is also easily adaptable to your level of fitness or enthusiasm. When it comes to dancing …
Want to add a little pop to your dance routine? We’re swinging in with a doo-wopping number of dance puns to jazz you up. They may not be standards, but we think they’re a step in the right direction. So, volta on in and let these fan-tastic puns whisk you away. General Dance Puns Tempo-ary. …
Stair climbing is a common human action that plagues many of us who live in multi-story houses or have to climb the stairs to our apartments or workplaces. It’s also an incredible exercise that does great things to the body when done in sufficient quantity. (That’s why so many fitness articles include “Take the stairs, …
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Dancing may be an art form. It may grace the stages of great ballets and musical theaters around the world. But it’s also an expression of joy and a heck of a workout. When it comes to dance, you may not need quite as much motivation to put on your sequins and hit the floor …
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