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THESE 4 WORKOUTS BURN THE MOST CALORIES

1. TABATA TRAINING Tabata training is a short yet intense workout style consisting of bodyweight exercises like Push-ups, Burpees, and Squats. The structure of the program is quite simple: you push yourself as hard as you can for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds until you complete 8 rounds. There is evidence showing that Tabata training can burn as much as 15 calories per minute, or 400 calories in a half hour. This makes Tabata training one of the fastest ways to boost your metabolism and [...]

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Future proof your body: Food you need to do now to be healthy in later life

What you should be eating What you put in your body becomes all the more importance comes mid-life. Healthiness now isn’t as simple as looking in the mirror and looking at the scales: you can be an outwardly fit, slim person and still, harbor gremlins inside that will take their toll later in life.  Fortunately, it’s not too late to correct years of overindulging on fast food and quick snacks. Stick to these easy rules and you should ensure that your [...]

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7 Strength Exercises to Try with a Yoga Block.

1. Dead Bug Squeeze the yoga block between your elbow and knee for this core-centric exercise and it’ll make your midsection work extra hard during the entire move. How to: Lie on your back. Place a yoga block the long way between your left elbow and left knee, both joints bent 90 degrees. Extend your right arm and left leg straight up toward the ceiling (a). Slowly and with control, lower both your right arm and right leg toward the ground. Keep your [...]

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Five Health Goals for 2021 That Have Nothing to Do with Weight Loss

If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that body positivity is trending harder than a set of washboard abs. So in the name of self-love, we’re presenting five totally doable New Year’s resolutions that’ll have an enormous impact on your health goals and overall well-being, but won’t have you obsessively calorie counting or stressing over the scale. 1. Spend More Time Outdoors. If you want to really boost your health, try to get more vitamin D—naturally. Start a garden, take your [...]

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How to Get a Full-Body Strength Training Workout at Home

Start with a warmup Before starting your workout, do a warmup routine for at least 5 to 10 minutes. This can include brisk walking, jogging on the spot, or movements that work your legs, arms, and other major muscle groups. Bodyweight strength training exercises Once your muscles are warmed up and ready to move, you can start by doing a series of bodyweight exercises. You don’t need any equipment for bodyweight exercises, except an exercise mat if the floor is too hard. With each [...]

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