Physical Activity vs. Exercise: What’s the Difference?

The main difference really is: Physical activity is movement that is carried out by the skeletal muscles that requires energy. In other words, any movement one does is actually physical activity. Exercise, however, is planned, structured, repetitive and intentional movement intended to improve or maintain physical fitness. Exercise is a subcategory of physical activity. Whichever path you choose, is equally as beneficial, for health is all...

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25 Signs You're a Sleep-Deprived Parent

To the parents out there, specially those who are fresh off the boat (like me). Here's something rather true, but rather worth laughing too. Take it easy! 1. Your YMCA membership is used solely for the childcare (hot showers and alone time). 2. Formula or breast milk has ended up in your coffee. (Not on purpose.) 3. You pretend you need to poop so you can have a potty-cation in silence. 3b. You think a potty-cation sounds like the best five minutes of your day. 4. You have sensual daydreams about the comfort of your bed. 5. You aren't sure...

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5 Exercise Mistakes That Could Get You Hurt

Just be extra careful. And pay attention to the FIRST ITEM! Warm up and cool down is SUPER important I cannot emphasise any further! From ACE  If you’re exercising regularly, you undoubtedly are noticing the benefits—better sleep and moods, maybe a few lost pounds. The last thing you want to do is derail your efforts or, worse, get yourself injured. Here are five of the most common exercise mistakes people make and how you can avoid them. 1....

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How to Tell if You’ve Reached a Plateau

For the gym addicts including me :). Yes, there will be a time where eventhough we do routine work, we need to change our routines to overcome this plateau or really just take a break and breathe the fresh air...It is OK to Plateau, it is a good thing! Thanks ACE .byline {width:100px; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px; float:left;} #slideshowlinks A { margin-right: 60px; font-size:20px; margin-bottom:20px; text-decoration:...

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How to Prevent Sagging Breasts Naturally

Oh yes this post is SOooo for the ladies! Check out the exercises to shape them up! And you know what? We need to do press upsssssssss. Plus... Screw the Chest Press with bar work!! Body weight rocksssssssssss Thank you for the article, the science of eating :) Every woman wants to have perfectly shaped breasts throughout her life. Sadly, this is not possible in most cases. Breast sagging is a natural process that happens with age where...

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Which Should Come First: Cardio or Strength Training?

Tossing between the two? Try these advises :) Reference by ACE once again No matter how good we get at understanding exercise, there are still some basic things about it that are endlessly vexing. What should come first in your workout, cardio training or strength training? If you or someone you know has recently joined the new “Never Do Cardio” cult, that’s not the answer and please read this first. When simple questions continue to puzzle...

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4 Common Breakfast Mistakes That Prevent You From Reaching Your Goals

Ah hah hah. Straight on the dot for point 3. So let's get some healthy milk shake going! Alternatively these days we do have many many many types of protien shakes..... yes it's instant but hey, it's better than your usual cereal ;) Reference source: ACE You’ve probably heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. And although eating the right breakfast fuels your body, provides long-lasting energy and satiety, prevents overeating...

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8 More Weight Loss Tips For Women Over 40

I don't think this is just for women over 40, but all women :) Just a couple of tips! I like the 6th item. Indeed when I get deprived of something eventhough I had dinner, I am definitely not eating the right way. Thanks mindbodygreen What is so different about weight loss when you're a woman over 40? As I described in the first article of this series, there are two main differences: (1) Crash diets the might have worked for you in...

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Why Moms are So Tired

Not just moms....dads too especially the ones who chooses to stay at home. Hugs Tired mom Mothers of young children – particularly stay-at-home moms – tend to get a bad rap. Why doesn’t she do her hair more often? She seems to have a disproportional amount of yoga pants. I’m not sure why she refers to herself in third person. Sure, mothers may sleep a little less and be busy at home during this season, I have another theory on why we can be...

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