Mind, Body, Soul & Heart
All about fitness for the mind, body, soul and heart
Understanding the Macros in your diet
Trying to find a healthy diet plan that does wonders for you is near to impossible. With so many diets burgeoning in the health & fitness arena, comparing diet plans is no walk in the park.
This indepth article explains in layman’s language the main elements these diets discuss and how it is compared between them.
Ball Crunch
Improve your tummy muscles by up to 40 % more by doing Ball Crunch rather than the standard Crunch as well saving your spine.
Ab Slider
The Ab Slide is a great way to tone lots of different muscles. It is not as easy or simple to do as it looks. It works a lot of muscles and requires coordination.
Seated Neck Stretch
One of the most common issues for people who work in offices is the tight and sore neck muscles. This standing or seated neck stretch provides people some relief, the tight and sore muscle in the shoulder, neck, and the back of the head. The standing or seat neck stretch can be even done lying down.
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Changing our lifestyle behaviours to keep healthy in our new normal
What is the new normal?
In a snap, the COVID-19 pandemic created a different and challenging world to live in!
Find some tips to adjust to our “NEW Normal”
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4 Best Stretch Out Strap Reviewed For Improving Flexibility [2020]
Flexibility Flexibility Flexibility- Haven’t we all heard about how important it is. It is one of the most neglected daily activities on this planet. Our inflexibility is one of the major causes of muscle injuries. An astounding 100% of us, yes 100% of us, will injury ourselves because of not being flexible. Ouchh!
Find out how to improve your flexibility using one of the Best Stech out Staps on the market.
4 of the Best Exercise Balls Reviewed in 2020
This Best Exercise Ball Review has physically reviewed close to 30 Exercise Balls and narrowing it down to 4 of the best in the market place. Have a read to find out how we reviewed them along with which one we recommend.
Hamstrings and Calves Stretch
Often hamstrings and calves can become tight as a result of poor posture, always sitting down as a result of our inactivity sedentary lifestyle. This lifestyle shortens the gip flexor muscles cause the hamstrings to tighten.
Abdominal Ball Crunch with Twist
The Abdominal Ball Crunch with Twist requires controls and strength to undertake. The ball provides lots of lateral movement that requires the core intelligence to work. This exercise...
Ab Hip Raise
The Abdominal Hip Raise, Ab Hip Raise, or often referred to as “The Bridge” is designed to strengthening the core abdominal muscles and Quads. These muscles support the lower back, spine and help with your posture. Find out more.
Ab Hip Raise Scissors
The Ab Hip Raise with Scissor is an advance exercise for those who have already develop strong core muscles. It works on strengthening your core abdominal muscles as well as strength around the shoulders.
It will improve your posture and help stabilize your movements.
Alternating Side Lunge
The Alternating Side Lunges is a great way to strengthen your core muscles and legs, especially gluteus medius. It is also a great way to awaken your muscles to promote blood circulation, a good stretch, and a positive vibe throughout the day.
The Alternating Side Lunge increases performance and flexibility as well improves dynamic balance and agility.
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7 of the Best Gymnastic Rings Reviewed [2020]
Gymnastic Rings are not just for Gymnasts. Not all Gymnastic RIngs are the same. Find out more about the differences and what to look out for.
Many cross trainers are using this as part of the fitness program as it build strength and control. Why not do a little at home. Read our Best Gymnastic Rings Review.
Stir-Fried Chicken Teriyaki
Sweet, salty flavors that you can savor in one dish!
Tender chicken bits flavored with umami teriyaki. Add into the mix some fresh spices. The coconut vinegar will add an extra kick to this dish that is stir-fried to perfection.
Back Extension Ball
The Back Extension on Ball exercise, often called Swiss Ball Back Extension, is beneficial for your posture and the prevention of back injuries. This back extension exercise will develop and strengthen and will increase lower back movement. It is more often used to build on your abdominals (abs) muscles
Ball Booty Tone
The Ball Booty Tone exercise is aim to tone your buttock. To make it look firm, fit and avoid the sagging. The Balance Ball offers It is essential to note that you are much exercising your buttocks but as well as your thighs, and glutes.
It also stretches out your back muscles and legs.
Bicycle Crunches
Bicycle Crunches is one of the very best abdominal and obliques muscles strengthening exercises around. It will also activate the rectus abdominis – your upper abdominal muscle. It also dramatically strengthens your core and help maintain good posture. The Bicycle Crunches are about 250% better than standard crunches
The Hamstring and Calves Stretch
The Hamstring and Calves Stretch will improve flexibility and allow more hip motion. The hamstrings and calves can quickly tighten when undertaking any kind of running, dancing or wearing high heel shoes.
Floor Heel Taps
The Floor Heel Taps is excellent to strengthen your back, buttocks, Abs, and thighs at the same time. By lying flat on the mat, and lowering and raising your legs, you feel all your lower body muscles working. One of the benefits of this exercise is very safe and simple to be performed by most people.
The Floor Heel Tap is particularly is suitable for those people who need to strengthen their back or hips.
Guide to 7 Different Health Diets
Are you baffled by the colossal amount of conflicting information about what to eat, what not to, and which diet is perfect for you? Well, welcome to the club!
While your diet should consist of nutrient-rich food, not all of us are familiar with the nutritive jargon to pinpoint the food that meets our nutritional requirements.
Let’s dive into the major nutrients before streamlining the dietary regimens that have piqued people’s curiosity with their promise to deliver real results.
Knee Side Bend Stretch
The Knee Side Bend Stretch lengthens you abdominal, hips, hamstrings, quads and the muscles between the ribs. The intercostal can cause a range of issues to your posture, including...
Lunge with Spiral Twist
The Lunge with Spinal Twist is the easiest way to open the hips, so if you are someone who has locked or tight hips, then this stretch is for you. . It engages the quads, core and glutes as well as improving balance.
It can also be a great way to aggravate lower back issues and other pains, be careful.
Lying Quad Stretch
The Lying Quad Stretch can definitely help you improve on your balance as a whole. It is not only for runners or those with dodgy knees. Daily activities, like squatting, walking running, can tighten the group of 4 muscles that make up the quadriceps.
Tightening of the quads may also cause spinal stenosis or other lumbar spine issues. Stretching these greatly contributes to your versatility, comfort and flexibility.
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Flavors that are low carb yet and easy to devour. Quick and easy to cook and eat. The sweet flavors of crab mix well with the crunch and juiciness of zucchini. Topped with a cheesy...
Crab Stuffed Zucchini Sticks
Flavors that are low carb yet and easy to devour.
Quick and easy to cook and eat. The sweet flavors of crab mix well with the crunch and juiciness of zucchini. Topped with a cheesy and creamy layer.
Berry & Nutty Chia Breakfast
Superfoods for a super breakfast for super you!
Chia is practically fat-free and protein-rich. Add that with great fat content and refreshing taste from coconut. Mix in berries for sweet and fruity taste without the carbs.
Toasted coconut chunks
It’s a fun snack that’s particularly high in fiber and low in carbs – perfect for keto.
You can actually also opt for fresh coconut meat with its refreshing juice that’s good for cleaning your digestive tracks.
Piriformis Stretch
The Piriformis Stretch can ease in knee and ankle pain as well relieve plantar fasciitis – feet inflammation. It is a must do stretch before exercise,
The Piriformis Stretch stretches the pyramid-shaped muscle that runs along with the gluteus medius and gluteus maximus muscles in the hip, pelvic region of the body. The Piriformis muscle is used for walking and running.
Reclining Bound Angle Pose
The Reclining Bound Angle Pose stimulates your organs in the abdomen, especially your ovaries and prostate, kidney, and bladder. It also improves significantly on your heart and blood circulation. It is known to effectively in relieving stress and menstrual cramps, even depression, and mild insomnia.
Keto Buttered Cod
Warm and tender fish dish all buttered up. Made even more delicious with melted cheese and garlic sauce on top. Sensational taste,
It will go great with a fresh garden salad.
Seated Standing Shoulder Squeeze
The Seated/Standing Shoulder Squeeze exercise is essential when you want to release some tension in your shoulders. A simple squeeze can definitely go a long way.
Seated Side Bend Stretch
This Seated Side Bend Stretch gives your back, shoulder, and arms that needed stretch to release the tension. This is perfect for your warm-up or cool-down simply because it awakens your body muscles.
Detailed Concept2 Model D Rowing Machine Review
Read our comprehensive review of the Concept2 Model D indoor rowing machine conduct by a team of gym instructors, rower and fitness person.
This is one of the very best home indoor exercise equipment. Find out why.
Low Carb Sushi
This keto version of sushi replaces sticky Japanese rice with cauliflower to cut of the carbs. Salmon provides good fat and protein with the refreshing addition of cucumber in the roll.
Keto 3 Seed Bread
The variety of seeds add crunch, flavor, and nutrition that’s especially good for your digestion.
Side Arm Stretch
The side-arm stretch is a great reset to your muscles. It aids in elongating your back, arm muscles, improves flexibility and motion.
If you are using a computer, you should do this stretch every 30 minutes. It will help avoid slumping and improves your posture.
Triceps Stretch
The Tricep stretch is a great feel upper body stretch. It stretches the chest, shoulders and upper back. It supports good posture.
This stretch can also help relieve tension and aid in injury recovery. This can also aid in blood circulation and loosen connective tissue.
Kale coconut shake
Taste leafy goodness of kale shake base. Add ginger to make it zestier. With a mix of almond and coconut milk to balance strong kale taste and to bring natural sweetness.
Lying Pectoral Stretch
The Pectoral Stretch should be mandatory for all those people who work behind a computer every day. It improves posture by helping to get the shoulders back and stretching the pectoral muscles that tend to contract during the day
Hip 90/90 Stretch
The Hip 90/90 Stretch is definitely beneficial for those who are experiencing a little bit of trouble in stretching out their lower backs and legs
The Benefits of Flexibility Training
No matter what age, if when do anything strenuous, there is a chance of injuring a muscle. It is vital to do flexibility training.
There are so many benefits to stretch, Read why!
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Anorexia is has many myths. This very short article identifies some some these myths provides some layman language to dismiss them.
Sphinx Pose
Great way to stretch your back and relieve the tension. It helps your buttocks and stomach muscles as well as clearing your mind.
Butterfly Stretch
The butterfly stretch is great in improving the flexibility in the inner thigh adductor muscles – as well as the hips. Learn the bascs first
Extended Puppy Pose
The back or extended puppy pose greatly relieves stress by deeply stretching the spines. It also feels good after sitting down all day.
Aero Plane Push Up
The aero plane is an excellent exercise for your core as it is activated for stability. Also, a great way to exercise your balance.
2 Point Plank
The 2 Point Plank is one of the harder plank exercises requiring not only strength but also coordination, balance and persistence.
Hip Flex Lunge
The Hip Flexor Lunge Stretch is a must do stretch before most exercises but more importantly when running. It helps the stride.
Bicycle Crunch
The Bicycle crunch is one of the harder floor exercises. It takes control and a strong core. It is an awesome exercise to build on you six-pack.