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Although regular exercise like cardio, boxing is good for body and soul, diving headfirst into an advanced exercise program is not encouraged. It can even be dangerous if you don’t avoid some common mistakes.   If you’re a beginner, your body isn’t prepared for the types of strains exercise can place on it. As a result, engaging in an exercise program with little foresight and planning can lead to burnout, frustration and injury. If you want to maximize your workout, it’s going to take a combination of motivation and the correct information. So let’s review the 10 most common mistakes...

The idea revolves around two words – technique and intensity – and the principle is fairly simple. Intensity is the key to positive improvements in most fitness related variables, like strength, power, speed, body composition, and conditioning. However, intensity without proper and consistent technique can cause problems that result in a vicious cycle of injury and stagnation. Intensity Technique can be defined as the way that a task is executed. When referring to exercises, the techniques that people use to complete a task can be variable, meaning not everyone moves the same way. However, there are certain aspects that are important...

What are digestive enzymes? The digestion process is not just supported by stomach acid to break down food, but also enzymes. Enzymes are special proteins that act as catalysts to help break down a specific element in the body. For example proteases have the function of breaking down proteins. The protein would begin as a chain which the body cannot make use of, however the enzymes would break them down into small amino acids similar to unlinking a chain. The different roles of enzymes. Other enzymes have different functions for example lipases break down fats, and amylases break down carbohydrates. I learnt...

If you just jump in the shower after you work out, you could be messing with your mind…and your body. The ritual of a cool down helps with your mental clarity. Think: “I just killed that workout and I’m awesome.” Additionally, finishing up with a cool-down with a few minutes of low-intensity exercise also helps to support and strengthen muscles which will prevent injuries. Skipping a stretch after a workout forces your muscles that were just pumping to tighten up, increasing your odds for injury (not to mention achy muscles). If you’re a serious athlete or a marathon runner, cooling...

No matter the location or landscape, spending time in nature during a walk or run is good for your physical, mental and spiritual health. Getting outdoors can help strengthen your immune system, reduce blood pressure, increase energy, boost your mood and find focus. Combine all of that with the cardiovascular activity of walking, jogging, or running and the health benefits are clear. Nature’s Immune-Boosting Impact Nature provides the perfect environment for exercise. Green spaces contain higher concentrations of oxygen and less air pollution than urban areas, making it easier to breathe and get the oxygen levels your body needs during...