Say yes to improved range of motion and decreased back pain! Plus, these hip opener moves can even help with emotional distress. The post 5 Beginner-Friendly Hip Opener Moves — And Why You Should Do Them appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
Yesterday, I explained the potential benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting for athletes. Maybe yesterday’s post intrigued you. Maybe you’re curious about this whole intermittent fasting thing but don’t want to sacrifice your performance in the gym or on the field. What are my specific recommendations for athletes who wish to explore intermittent fasting? I’ve got twelve…plus...
Have you ever found yourself wondering: WTF is a WOD? Or, overheard someone talking about Grace, Angie, and Helen — only to discover that they’re workouts… not women? Welp, if so, chances are you’ve encountered a CrossFit junkie. The post Are You CrossFit Curious? Here’s What To Know Before Heading To A Box appeared first on...
Electrolytes are the minerals that help deliver fluids to the cells that need them and are essential for muscle and brain health. According to Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, humans can lose from 0.2g of salt per litre of sweat to 12.5g. We also lose chloride, potassium, magnesium and calcium. The post How To Know...
To the average person, the idea of elite athletes skipping meals sounds like pure madness. Athletes are fine-tuned, well-oiled machines. Machines need fuel. You don’t see race car drivers running on empty to “promote training adaptations” in their vehicles. No, high performance requires high energy reserves. Athletes need to eat, and eat well. Right? But humans aren’t...
Three simple exercises that will help you strengthen your shoulders and fight the urge to hunch at your desk. Hello, better posture! The post Hunch Over Your Desk? These Moves Will Sort Out Your Shoulders STAT appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
What if we told you that just about everything you thought you knew about healthy living wasn’t true — and was totally set up for you to fail? Yes, even when others had the best intentions. And yep, even when some saw short-term success. What if we’d all been conditioned to think that, in order...
When you've been running for a few years, you might think you've got this running thing sorted. Not so fast. Here are a few lessons I'm still learning...
Whether you’re new to yoga or you’ve been at it for some time, this Ravi Govender yoga class will help you find your inner zen. The post Now This Is A Yoga Class You Seriously Don’t Want To Miss appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
SA runner Gerda Steyn not only won the Comrades for the first time this year, but broke the record for the Up Run by more than 10 minutes. Here's how...