Continuing our conversation we began in yesterday’s post, today’s will again address the human body and some of the incredible things it can do. I said it yesterday, but for the sake of making a point, allow me to reiterate how I find it mind-blowing that, despite having a body myself, I’m really not terribly … More How well do you know your body? (part two)
Continuing the conversation we started yesterday, today’s post will be an extension of our chat about self-care and how to go about saving some money while still taking care of ourselves. As I said in yesterday’s post, self-care is of tremendous importance; however, many of us refrain from partaking in it because of the cost … More Here’s how to practice affordable self-care (part two)
I will begin this post by acknowledging the fact that at some point or another, I have already written a post about my own at-home workout routine. As of late, however, I have had a few people asking me to share it with them, and for this reason, combined with the fact I have made … More Looking for an at-home workout routine? Look no further
I like to live my life by a few sayings I’ve heard over the years, and one of my personal favourites is ‘use it or lose it.’ I think the reasoning behind why this one in particular is one of my top choices involves the notion that it can be applied to just about anything … More Feeling fit? Be sure to stick with it
Cardio, for a lot of people, is not the preferred choice of exercise. Based on my own observations, cardio is a facet of exercise that is arguably important, but it is not one that tends to be enjoyed, or preferred, for that matter, by the vast majority of people who like to keep fit. I … More Looking to spruce up your cardio? Read this
I am fortunate enough to have access to a treadmill outside of a gym facility. My parents own one, and I am privileged to be able to use it whenever I please. I started running again last summer as part of my recovery from a severe concussion, and I’ve kept up with it in an … More If your treadmill feels off, read this
Continuing with our conversation that began yesterday regarding common misperceptions and myths that exist in the exercise realm, I thought I would share a personal experience before we get into the nitty-gritty. When I was in high school, I was, I suppose you could say, at my peak in terms of athleticism. I was heavily … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part two)
After I wrote a post a couple of days ago regarding how both cycling and running are excellent forms of cardiovascular activity, despite a common misperception that running is more effective cardio-wise, the topic prompted me to consider just how many myths exist in the fitness world. Granted, myths exist in every realm. But, I … More Myth versus fact: fitness edition (part one)
Back when I was in high school, I was what I think can be considered an avid runner. I threw myself into running in hopes of improving my cardio on the rugby pitch, and it definitely helped; at one point I contemplated getting into long-distance competitions, or marathons, perhaps. But, sadly, my relationship with running … More Cycling versus running: does one reign supreme?
I originally planned to title this post “What are your go-to running songs?” but I changed my mind because the latter option is a wee bit exclusive. Exercise can be performed in all sorts of different ways, not solely via running, so I wanted to ensure this post is as widespread and accommodating as possible. … More What are your go-to exercise songs?
While there is always room for improvement, I like to think I am in relatively decent shape in terms of fitness. I have always been an active person, and I’ve been involved with sports since I was a wee yapper; fast-forward to the present, and I work out daily, run a few times a week, … More The importance of caring for your core
I drink a borderline inconceivable amount of water in a day, and if you don’t believe me when I tell you how much, I won’t be disheartened as most people, including my former doctor, don’t. I drink two to four gallons of water a day. How do I know this? My water bottle holds one … More Feeling parched? Try this for a hydration boost
The notion of releasing anger is one of great importance in terms of a person’s overall well-being and mental health. What is unfortunate, however, is that many people are completely unaware of not only the significance of releasing anger, but furthermore, how to actually go about releasing it. A simple Google search of anger-releasing techniques … More How do you release anger?
Exercise and fitness have always been of importance to me. I credit this to the fact that both my mom and dad have always led an active lifestyle; my mom is in her 60s and exercises three to four times a week, and while my dad might not be as active as he once was, … More How do you work out?
I feel as though I’ve been on a heck of a tear in regard to the subject matter for these last few posts; I am well aware that I’ve been discussing injuries, muscle soreness and pain relief for a few consecutive days, but hear me out. If you follow my blog to any extent you’re … More What’s your go-to muscle relief?
Ahhhh, motivation. ‘Tis a fickle thing, for many people, and for others, it’s almost considered human instinct. I’ve come to the realization over the years that people are typically on either extreme end of the motivation spectrum; they’re either tremendously lacking motivation, or, they’re so motivated that they border on becoming obsessive toward something. There … More Struggling to stay motivated? Read this
I’ve been sporting a pair of Vessi running shoes for a few years now, and I’ve enjoyed my time with them. I imagine they would still be going strong if our dog, Lenny, hadn’t selected them as her newest target in the chewing game, but alas, she did, and I found myself desperately needing some … More Need some new kicks? Read this
By absolutely no means do I consider myself a doctor, nor a healthcare expert for that matter. I firmly believe, though, that a hell of a lot more of us would benefit from learning some basics regarding medicine, healthcare and naturopathy, hence why I often write about topics related to these concepts. In regard to … More Should you be taking magnesium?
Anyone who knows me personally will more than likely read the title of this post and chuckle to themselves, label me as a damn hypocrite, and carry on with their day. I say this because, again, anyone who knows me on a personal level is well aware that I composed my own personal workout routine … More The importance of switching up your workout
I figured I’m doing all of you a bit of a disservice by sharing the arm component of my workout routine in yesterday’s post and stopping there. I’m no gatekeeper, and so I deemed it only fair to share the entirety of my workout routine with all of you, including the leg, butt and ab … More How about legs and abs?
I have a self-created workout routine that I’ve been doing daily for a number of years now. I first came up with the routine when I was in recovery from an eating disorder; I had to eliminate cardio from my workout routine as it was a trigger for me, so I figured I should probably … More Looking for a new arm workout? Read this
Health is a topic that, I would say, has direct relevance to all of us. Health is a rather pivotal aspect of life in terms of its quality; poor health isn’t something we wish to possess, therefore we strive to be as healthy as we possibly can, in most cases, and to certain extents. For … More Start doing these things to feel healthier
This past Monday was Blue Monday. In case you’re unfamiliar with what exactly Blue Monday is, it is referred to as, essentially, the most depressing day of the year. I didn’t notice myself feeling more depressed than I normally would on this year’s Blue Monday date, but I thought I would dedicate a post to … More Need a pick-me-up? Read this
While I wouldn’t go so far as to say it is common knowledge, the concept of exercise being a means to alleviate the severity of depression isn’t exactly news. There have been many studies conducted on the topic, and while there has been strong evidence to support this belief for a while now, it has … More It’s official: exercise really can help combat depression
Yesterday’s post seemed to go over quite well with you, my lovely readers, and because of this, and also because I said I would continue the topic for today’s post, I’ve got plenty more small lifestyle changes that produce big wins to share with all of you, courtesy of lifehack.org. Check out the rest. 21. … More … and here are even more attainable life changes to become healthier
Living and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is arguably something we all strive to achieve to some extent. We try our best to eat healthy, drink enough water, get plenty of sleep and engage in physical activity, but sometimes, life gets crazy, and we get off track. For a lot of us, I would argue, it … More Here are some small changes that can make all the difference with your health
My recent post regarding quick self-care practices seemed to go over well with all of you lovely readers, and because I didn’t share all of the ideas the web page from webmd.com, I figured I may as well do another post on the same topic, a sort of a continuation of my initial post, if … More Here’s some more speedy self-care tips
If I had to name a form of exercise I don’t actually mind engaging in, it would be walking. It isn’t overly strenuous nor is it harsh on joints and muscles, and I find going for walks presents me with an opportunity to do some serious pondering, which is also beneficial for my mental health. … More Take a hike (for your health)
With so many of us being confined to our homes right now, it is easy to understand how and why we might be feeling a little jittery. Feeling a little claustrophobic or antsy is likely something many of us are experiencing as of late, and with limited social outings and of course social distancing, it … More Feeling antsy? Try this at-home, equipment free workout
Maintaining an active lifestyle can be a challenging concept to practice. Most of us are incredibly busy, and with no sight of slowing down in the near future, it’s understandable that physical activity can be shunted to the back burner over time. What kind of sucks, though, is despite how hectic our lives can be, … More Here’s how to be more active everyday
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