A frisbee is more than just a recreational throw-toy. (Though, it’s that too.) It’s the basis for multiple different disc sports, including disc golf, Ultimate, and Kan Jam. Much like a ball, a frisbee is a multi-tool, capable of being molded to any number of different games. (Or keeping your excitable pupper entertained for hours […]
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Kan Jam and disc golf are similar in that they’re both disc-throwing sports/activities played with discs or frisbees. Both games involve hitting targets, though the targets themselves, rules of the games, and scoring are different. You might say Kan Jam is the more explosive of the two, and disc golf the more leisurely. Or you
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Ping pong might not look like the embodiment of fitness. Everything about it is scaled down, from the ball to the playing area. How much of a workout can you really get shuffling back and forth at the end of a table? The answer might surprise you, because it’s quite a lot actually. Ping pong
There are fitness zealots who just love to work out. They get a rush from putting their bodies to work, from molding them into strong, toned pillars of power. You’ve heard of a runner’s high, right? Yeah, of course you have! Ever experience it? Yeah… me neither. For most of us, good fitness takes effort,
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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
