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Tips to help you stay on track when you're overstressed

Modern life can be very busy and make us feel stressed. This is usually caused by triggers such as pressures at work, relationships or family. Some people thrive on a hectic lifestyle and cope well with their stresses, but others feel like they’re losing control and become more tense. Symptoms of stress include sickness, insomnia, headaches and drinking and smoking more. Here are some tips on how to combat stress and take back control: Take Deep Breaths Trying breathing techniques will help you feel more relaxed. Sit down in a comfortable position, put one hand on your...

Why Little Changes Work Best

Reaching health and fitness goals is something that most of us are passionate about. That’s why it’s not uncommon to decide to lose weight, gain muscle, or improve our fitness and commit to achieving that goal by completely overhauling our lives overnight. For instance, maybe you decide to drop those extra 20 pounds so you make a list of all the things you need to change. No more fast food, only salads and lean meat. No more spending your nights on the couch; it’s going to be 60 minutes of exercise per day at least. And on and on....

6 Common Misconceptions About Supplements

Supplements. Some people love them, others hate them. While everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion about supplements, the problem comes in when the opinion is formed based on misconceptions. Here are the six of the most common: They are a replacement for food. Supplements should supplement, not replace. Ideally, you should get most of your vitamins and minerals through eating a well-balanced diet. Supplements should add to that, ensuring you’re getting everything you need or providing the nutrients you aren’t getting through your diet. More is better. You should always follow dosage recommendations to ensure you’re taking...

Got Plantar Fasciitis? Try This!

When it comes to foot pain, plantar fasciitis is the most common, accounting for 11-15 percent of all cases treated annually. Sometimes the pain can become intense enough to send you in search of relief and, fortunately, one treatment option exists that can ease your discomfort while potentially keeping you out of the doctor’s office. It is called physio taping. Physio taping, also commonly referred to as kinesio taping, involves using a type of specialized body tape which serves to support your muscles and improve circulation to the injured area. This particular remedy is used often by elite athletes...

5 Top Fitness Quotes For Success

Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston Churchill Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal - a commitment to excellence - that will enable you to attain the success you seek. Mario Andretti The starting point of all achievement is desire. Napoleon Hill “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” Albert Einstein “You've gotta dance like there's nobody...

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