Category: Fitness

After intense dieting and sweating it out at the gym, you’ve finally hit your goal of losing weight. Unfortunately, you’re now presented with another issue that may want you to think of going under the knife. Massive weight loss especially those achieved in a very short period of time tends to produce an unsightly effect: sagging or loose skin. But, is this really just skin you see flapping on your body or is it more of the soft and jiggly fat that most people assume as skin? If it’s the…

Whether you’re an athlete or a health buff, foot wear is a major aspect in achieving the goal of fitness. Comfort is a natural factor you would consider when buying any kind of shoes. While style is something to also think about, you need shoes that you can walk, run, stand and exercise on all throughout the day. At the same time, your feet might have some issues like calluses and corns, bunions, and hammer, claw, and mallet toes. Those with these foot and toe problems might notice that their conditions get worse and that doing all these activities becomes…

Skeptics discourage drinking coffee on a daily basis, believing that it does more harm than good to the body. While indeed coffee has effects on heart rate, indigestion, and blood pressure, the new wave of studies leans towards the good side of drinking coffee. If you find yourself wanting to quit as influenced by the negative propaganda against coffee drinking, here are the benefits, backed by scientific findings, to keep you reminded that you are on the right track.  Rich in Antioxidants Your daily cappuccino is a powerful source of…

Back then when someone wanted to lose weight, their only options were to go on a diet or to do cardio. However, nowadays, there are so many ways to lose weight and some of them involve all sorts of diets or exercise. One of those exercises is called Pilates. What is Pilates? Pilates is a kind of exercise that uses equipment in order to strengthen the core of the body. It was created by Joseph Pilates, a German gymnast, who was asked to join the army during World War I.…

Yoga is a known form of exercise and meditation. For a lot of people, it is the best way to unwind after a long day because it not only encourages breathing exercises, but it is also a good way to sweat. Yoga has always been associated with meditation, but the two mean different things. Before delving into the benefits of this discipline, it’s best to differentiate yoga between meditation. Yoga vs. Meditation Meditation is a way of focusing the mind on certain things and calming both the body and the…

Ever since the computer was invented, more and more jobs have been created where a person will be sitting in front of a screen for hours. Although the computer is known for making a lot of things automatic and efficient, there is also a downside to its use. Too much computer use can lead to computer vision syndrome. What is Computer Vision Syndrome? Computer Vision Syndrome or CVS refers to problems related to the eyes due to excessive use of computers. The primary cause is excessive screen exposure simply because…

The flu is one of the most inconvenient illnesses you can get on a regular basis. Whether it’s catching a cold, having a dry cough, or having an on-and-off fever, the flu does not make anyone immune. However, those who exercise on a weekly basis may be able to avoid getting the flu as compared to those who do not exercise at all. Exercise and Flu Everyone knows that exercise gives a lot of benefits to the body. For one, it helps increase muscle strength and blood circulation. The benefit that…