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- The 5 Pillars of Wellness and Why Each Matters - Cathe Friedrich
Mental health is another pillar that doesn’t get the attention it deserves Emotional well-being, including how you manage stress, emotional resilience, and your psychological state are key Mental health is not merely the absence of mental disorders; it has to do with resilience, having a positive mindset and being emotionally stable
- Static vs Dynamic Core Strength: How Do They Differ?
Sample Workout Routine: Warm-Up (5-10 minutes): Dynamic stretches and light cardio to get your muscles warm and ready to work Stabilization Exercises (10 minutes): Dynamic Core Exercises (10 minutes): Cool Down (5-10 minutes): Static stretching and deep breathing exercises Aim for doing a core strengthening routine twice a week
- Understanding the Science of Lactic Acid and Muscle Fatigue
As your muscles work at a high intensity, your oxygen levels drop, and lactic acid builds up This also drops the pH (acid-base balance) of your muscles and blood As the acidity in your muscles rises, your muscles start to feel heavy and tired You also get a burning sensation that tells you to slow down, as your muscles are exhausted
- The Surprising Connection Between Water and Nutrient Absorption
Conclusion Yes, water is important! So, now you know that hydration matters for your health, well-being, and mood, but it also affects how you absorb nutrients, including vitamins and minerals, that you consume Without adequate hydration, nutrient absorption slows and becomes less efficient As the human body is composed of approximately 60%
- Fitness Training: the Three Energy Systems and How to Target Them
The three energy systems work together to supply your body’s energy needs The one you predominantly use depends on the intensity and duration of the exercise you’re doing This means you can target a specific energy system by the type of exercise you do Many people focus so much on training their oxidative pathway through steady-state cardio
- The Unhealthy Truth: Why Fast Food is So Harmful
The high-calorie content of fast food contributes to weight gain and obesity Nutrient deficiencies: By their nature, fast food is low in key nutrients that support immune and metabolic health Plus, the low fiber content reduces the diversity of the gut microbiome Increased risk of chronic diseases: Studies link a diet rich in fast food and
- The Science-Backed Benefits of Bitter Foods for Your Gut
Bitter foods also support digestion through their effects on a substance your small intestines produce called cholecystokinin (CCK), When you eat a meal, your small intestines naturally produce CCK High-protein meals augment CCK release the most But when you add bitterness to the mix, your intestines produce even more CCK
- History of Push-Ups: They’ve Been Around Longer Than You Think!
In fact, the history of the push-up dates back thousands of years to India where warriors used this somewhat strenuous exercise to get stronger and into fighting shape There’s also some evidence that The Roman emperor Constantine did push-ups to stay in ship-shape as well
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