Strong Glutes Can Help Prevent Back Pain

In a certain way, there is also activating and strengthening the core too for that reason. Enjoy! By Justin Price There are two things many of our clients have in common: They want to have nice-looking buns and, at some point in their lives, they will experience lower-back pain. The good news is that developing strong, shapely glutes can contribute to a pain-free lower back. In this article, you’ll learn why deconditioned and/or dysfunctional...

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Identifying the different types of fetal movement in pregnancy

Only the pregnant would know :). Mine has started blowing bubbles!   Courtesy of examiner.com For new mothers especially, fetal movement is one of the most anticipated occurrences in pregnancy. Feeling your baby move around in your belly is one of the most amazing experiences you can ever ask for, yet sometimes these fetal movements can be difficult to interpret, being that there are a variety of different changes going on in...

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7 Things to Know About Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption (EPOC)

Yeap, EPOC only happens when the amount of oxygen coming into the body is lesser than of going out. Specifically drawn to higher intensity training. Here are a few tips!   What happens to your engine at the end of a long car trip? It doesn’t require a degree in automotive engineering to know that once you’ve reached your destination, your car’s engine stays warm as it gradually cools to a resting temperature. Here's a cool fact: The same...

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Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up

Praise wisely :). Thanks huffingtonpost! My toddler struggled to buckle the straps on her high chair. "Almost," she muttered as she tried again and again. "Almost," I agreed, trying not to hover. When she got it, I exclaimed, "You did it! It was hard, but you kept trying, and you did it. I'm so proud of you." The way I praised her effort took a little effort on my part. If I hadn't known better, I might have just said, "Clever girl!" (Or even...

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7 Must-Know Details About Your Pregnant Body

Reality check... Courtesy of Healthylivingmsn. Thanks! Your belly is going to grow larger, and perhaps your feet will too. This much you already know about pregnancy. But what else happens to your body? And is there anything you can do to manage it? Having a baby will be, by far, the best thing that ever happened to you. But the rearranging of various body parts that comes along with this miracle can catch you by surprise. It helps to know what’s going on so you can maintain at least some semblance of control. Here’s an insider’s guide to seven...

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Have we gotten carried away with HIIT?

Have we? “Everything in moderation” guides my nutrition and fitness decisions. I firmly that being healthy does NOT have to be hard, restrictive or compulsive. Recently, I’ve watched in horror as HIIT has overtaken the fitness world. Now, don’t get me wrong—I love a good high-intensity interval training session and we know that it works. But lately it seems that HIIT is the ONLY way you can exercise, which leaves me worried that...

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25 Clever Food Hacks That Will Revolutionize Your Life

How we love little conveniences in our lives :) Thanks Distractify! Cooking delicious food is one of life's greatest pleasures. Part of that fun is experimenting and finding new ways to perfect our meals. After seeing these innovative kitchen tricks, I don't think I can go back to do things the same way again. Number 6 is a life saver!   1. 2. 3. 4. Make hashbrowns using a waffle iron <img src="http://www.distractify.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/01//food24.jpg"...

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3 Exercises for Birth...and All the Time! And for everyone else~

In summary (to the busy ones who reads highlights :P): Squats Transverse Abdominis aka inner core muscle (IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE including Men!) Side Plank They each have a valid reason and let me explain further. Courtesy of the lovely fit2be, Nicole Crawford and Mummy Trainer. They all have at least 10 years of experience in the fitness industry plus experimenting their bodies too. I'm just about to embark the journey! Squats Re capping from...

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