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How to Get Up from the Floor Without Using Hands or Knees (Pass the SRT, Boost Your Longevity!)
Are you able to rise from the floor without the help of your hands or knees? It turns out that this simple act is more than just a party trick—it could be a predictor of your overall health and longevity. A study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology shows that the strength of your musculoskeletal fitness—specifically, your ability to…
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10 Best Yoga Mats for Carpet: Top Stability Picks for 2023!
They say that life is a balancing act, and for many yogis, nowhere is this more evident than in trying to maintain a graceful downward facing dog on a high-pile carpet. Although most yogis prefer to perform yoga poses on cork or hardwood floors, sometimes it’s just not an option when you’re practicing from home. Yoga on carpet can feel…
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Asana Rebel Review 2023: Is it an Effective App for Weight Loss?
When the grind of my busy day-to-day schedule started to manifest in the form of chronic migraines, I realized I needed to press the ‘pause’ button on my fitness efforts. After taking several months off exercise to get my migraines under control, I began the search for a low-impact fitness solution that would accommodate my busy schedule, lack of gym…
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The Best ChatGPT Fitness Prompts for Getting in the Best Shape of Your Life
I have two passions in life; fitness and AI technology. Those two things don’t generally intersect much, and so (if you have been following me for a while), you might not know that in addition to being a fitness enthusiast and formerly-certified personal trainer, I am also an AI content specialist! But the day has arrived when AI – specifically,…
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The 9 Best Yoga Mats on a Budget: Top Affordable Picks for 2023
One of my favorite things about practicing yoga is that it requires minimal equipment, with the one essential item being a yoga mat. A quality mat provides cushioning and support while also creating a non-slip surface to ensure safety during poses and transitions. Disclosure: There are affiliate links in the below article which means if you make a purchase after…
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Yoga vs Stretching: Unraveling the Differences for Ultimate Flexibility & Wellness
As a fitness enthusiast and formerly certified personal trainer, I often hear people talk about their fitness routines and what they do to stay healthy. However, there’s one misconception that comes up now and then, which is this idea that yoga and stretching are the same thing. I mean, sure, yoga and stretching both involve bending your body, but that’s…
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Concept2 Rower Review – Is the Concept2 Rowerg Machine Worth the Investment?
My workout of choice used to be running and HIIT, but in recent years, I’ve needed a lower-impact way to get my sweat on. (Thanks, chronic migraines.) So around two years ago, I discovered the world of indoor rowers and the benefits one can bring to your fitness routine. Rowing, as it turns out, is a fantastic, low-impact, whole body…
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The 11 Best Home Workout Apps of 2023
Ever have a long day at work, and the last thing you want to do is battle the rush-hour traffic just to hit a crowded gym? You’ve got dinner to cook, laundry to fold, and let’s not forget the precious minutes (sometimes hours) you spend commuting. BUT. You’ve also promised yourself you’d get in shape this year. Sound familiar? Don’t…
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The 9 Best Yoga Mats for Bad Knees
There you are, ready to flow into your favorite yoga poses, but those pesky bad knees have other plans for you. As someone who used to suffer from runner’s knee, I know this plight all too well – and have embarked on a quest to find the best yoga mats for bad knees, so we can all practice our warrior…
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How to Organize Your Workout Clothes
There you are, rummaging through that chaotic drawer for the umpteenth time, desperately trying to find a matching pair of socks, only to end up with two left-footed ones, a sports bra from the ’90s, and leggings with a hole you’d forgotten about. My friend, I get you. Between my Lululemon and Fabletics addiction, my workout clothes drawer tends to…