These days, more and more people are trying to push themselves further and further when working out. As you compete with friends and struggle to impress people with how much you can lift-you might be risking serious injury. The reality is, some people are pushing themselves too far. It’s understandable […]
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How to Incorporate Weightlifting into Your Fitness Regime
Do you lift weights as part of your workout? The World Health Organization says that there are three things that everybody needs to stay in good condition: fitness, flexibility, and strength. Many people focus exclusively on fitness, however, and only get the other kinds of exercise as a by-product, falling […]
Inguinal hernia – main symptoms, treatment and recovery
Inguinal hernia is a pathology represented by the protrusion (exit) of the contents of the abdomen (often intestinal loops) through an enlarged anatomical orifice at the level of the inguinal canal. It can be present from birth (congenital) or can occur throughout life (acquired). What is an inguinal hernia and why does it […]
8 Proven Benefits of a High Protein Diet to Improve Your Life
High protein diets have never been more popular. What was something left to bodybuilders and athletes is now becoming more widespread as the health benefits become clearer. You don’t need to be interested in lifting weights and building muscle to enjoy the benefits of a high protein diet – it […]
Causes of Skin Peeling on Fingernails
Your hands must be the most hardworking part of your body. See, even when you’re not actually moving from your desk, typing away your fingers to get your job done can possibly make your fingers run the total of a mile in just a couple of hours. Sadly, that dry […]
5 Tricks to Learning a Second Language
You’ve probably already heard the saying that practice makes perfect. That’s because it’s true. You won’t get a gym body overnight without lifting weights or running on a regular basis. And you won’t learn a second language without regular practice either. Many people find that the hardest obstacle to overcome […]
SIX of the Most Common Causes of Injuries In The Workplace
No matter what you do to keep your workplace safe and sound from all possible health hazards, the potential occurrence of an accident can never be disregarded. Workplace injuries can not only result in employee hospitalizations but, they could even result in deaths Employers are responsible for providing employees with […]
5 Effective Ways To De-stress
Stress is one of the constant themes in our society. Relieve stress by being active, doing something enjoyable or distracting your mind. In the past, professionals advised people to de-stress by consuming a medication or anxiety reliever. More and more, people are realizing that medication is just a short-term fix. […]
Ways to Ease Into a Fitness Routine if You are Not Active
The New Year is on and your many resolutions are still intact. You are contemplating on how to set your ball rolling towards achieving your ultimate goals for the year. Cutting off your much-accumulated body fats, staying healthy and fit and a whole year fitness regime is all you have […]
Embracing Fitness to Become The Best You
Whether it's lusting over that toned stomach after another round of crunches, losing some weight just in time for your holiday, or building up leg muscle for that marathon you signed yourself up for in moment of spontaneity, we all have something we want to improve about our body. There […]
The Benefits of Hiring a Personal Trainer
Although the mental picture you may get of a personal trainer screaming at his clients until their legs have turned to Jell-O may deter you from hiring a trainer, the benefits of doing so will outweigh any fears you may have. Although many trainers use the ‘tough love' route to […]
Top Secrets to Keep You Fit During Your Cruise Vacation
Are you planning your next vacation on a cruise? With more of us lured by the pressure to keep fit, going on a cruise can bring daunting thoughts of no exercise and putting on weight. If you eat and drink your way through a week at sea, you might come […]