There are five common swimming myths. These myths have been taught to us since we were kids learning to swim. Many of them come from our basic survival instinct of trying not to drown. If we focus on these myths of how we try to stay above the water and kick more than we should […]
How Novel Movements Can Improve Your Yoga Practice
With the many benefits of Yoga, several moves can help improve your Yoga practice by providing a positive effect on not only your body, but also your thinking. By using both our proprioceptive senses and kinesthetic abilities, new movements and neural connections can be improved throughout life. Although we prefer being repetitive, creativity is a […]
Three ‘Secrets’ of Swimming Faster
There are three secrets to help you swim faster. The first one is start with your stoke length. This will have the biggest impact on your speed. The length of your stoke as opposed to the number of stokes has the biggest impact on how fast you swim. The second is to consider is your […]
Why “Quit Caring How You Look” is Lazy Advice
Women focus on their looks, and for some people this is a negative construct that has been forced on women by a critical society. Others believe that women have the right to make themselves appear how they want, even if that means putting effort and care into their physical appearance. Some people believe that you […]
What The Body-Acceptance Movement Doesn’t Want You to Know!
Do you care too much about the way you look? Workout coach Jessi Kneeland separates fact from fiction in this telling article about the relationship between how you see your body, your fitness goals, and the effectiveness of your workout routines. From the “Body Awareness Movement” to counter movements, she explains how you can rethink […]
These 10 refugees will compete at the 2016 Olympics in Rio
Do you love all of the drama that comes with the Summer Olympics? The 2016 games are coming up soon in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil and there are many great storylines that you can follow. This article talks about 10 refugees that will be competing in this year’s summer games. If you want someone to […]
Cooking At Home for Your Health
There are seven easy steps that any person can follow to help them eat healthier and make better food choices that they will enjoy. First of all, people can be healthier by planning meals ahead and making sure they are well balanced with fruits and vegetables. If your meal has leftovers, you are less likely […]
How to boost your mood during winter
Are you suffering from the winter blues? Are you sick and tired of feeling not bothered and depressed? Check out these great tips for feeling re-energized in the winter months. Try yoga and stretching to help release unwanted toxins. This will also allow your body to prepare to take on the upcoming challenges that are […]
Why positive affirmations really work
Perhaps it seems too simplistic to say that a person can overcome negativity by giving herself positive affirmation. However, according to an article in Women’s Health and Fitness, this technique can truly lead to improvements in self-image and movement toward goals. Psychologists quoted in the article explain that self-affirming statements spoken to one’s image in […]
Yoga, Meditation Improve Memory Better Than Brain Games, Study Finds
With Alzheimer’s and Dementia affecting so many people as they age, everyone is looking for ways to improve their memory and exercise those inner muscles to keep them primed and young. Researchers do study after study from what we eat to how we move and think to prevent these memory stealing diseases. Studies have shown […]