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Exercise Guide to: Glorious Glutes
The glutes have an important role in our movement and posture, and when they're strong, they can prevent pain and injuries. Also, having defined glutes is quite aesthetically appealing, both in men and women. With a proper exercise guide and some dedication, you too can develop glorious glutes.
Read MoreZone Training terminology — what is your resting and maximum heart rate?
As we get more consistent with exercising, and movement in general, it would be good to know our current physical ability, so we can track our progress and also prevent injuries. To do this correctly, we need to know our resting heart rate, maximum heart rate and heart rate recovery.
Read MoreZone Training — What is it and what is it good for?
Exercise and holding on to our physical strength and fitness as we age is one of the strongest predictors of healthspan and longevity. However, regular physical activity is sometimes a challenge for most of us. This can create a risky mindset where we tend to overdo and overexert ourselves to compensate for a missed session, which is why it's important to understand Zone Training and its benefits on health and injury prevention.
Read MoreTraining and menopause: How can exercise positively affect your transition?
Perimenopause and menopause are a time of transition for women, resulting in significant hormonal changes. These changes are often accompanied by weight gain, inflammation, and decrease in muscle and bone density. With the proper approach to exercise, we can slow down and possibly even reverse these changes.
Read MoreHave you got poor posture? (18 long-term effects and health risks)
Sitting down at work (close to 6 hours daily for most), sitting in our cars, slouching forward and looking at our phones (close to 5 hours daily) and only having 14 minutes (women) and 24 minutes (men) per day to exercise, leaves us all stiff, bent and aching. The bad news is that it will get worse with age. The good news is that we can reverse it.
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