23 Nov, 2024
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Stretching Before These Two Exercises Won’t Help Prevent Injury – Health Digest

According to a 2011 review in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, stretching didn’t reduce lower-body injuries in different levels of runners. However, many of the studies on stretching and injury prevention for runners use different stretching techniques such as static or passive stretching and different lengths of time to hold the stretch, according to […]

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Where Is MyoStorm From Shark Tank Season 11 Today? – Health Digest

MyoStorm is still in business today offering various products for purchase including the Meteor 2.1 and the Meteor Mini. They’ve since expanded their product line to include accessories, such as a dual-layer recovery mat, massage and stretch strap, a 3-in-1 recovery roller, and two bundle options (via MyoStorm). Customers continue to be satisfied with the […]

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TikTok’s Cozy Cardio Trend Is The Key To Enjoyable Exercise – Health Digest

One of the reasons why exercise feels so good is that it releases the happy hormones — endorphins. We also feel a lot of stress relief when we move our bodies daily. The cozy cardio trend on TikTok is a great way to make exercising a form of sustainable self-care.  For those of us who might […]

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Walking Vs Biking: What Burns More Calories? – Health Digest

Think about it. If you want to walk, all you have to do is get outdoors and start. At the most, you’d require a decent pair of walking shoes to get you going. There’s a lot more opportunity for it and spaces in which you can adapt and still get your steps in each day. […]

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Lioness Alex Greenwood shares her top healthy living tips – Healthista

English footballer and Lioness Alex Greenwood shares her tips for living a healthy lifestyle ahead of tournaments like the FIFA Women’s World Cup The Women’s World Cup consisted of 32 qualifying teams for the first time in history this year, consisting of players at the top of their league, such as English footballer Alex Greenwood. […]

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Exercises You Should Do To Strengthen Your Chest – Health Digest

Just like with the pushup variations, changing the positioning of your body during a bench press will slightly change how the exercise targets your muscles. The incline bench press puts a bit more emphasis on the upper pecs and the shoulder muscles.  To get started, you’ll need an incline bench. This is typically an adjustable […]

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When To Drink Muscle Milk For Maximum Benefits – Health Digest

Depending on your body weight, you’ll need between 10 and 20 grams of protein to help your body recover and rebuild after your workout (via Forbes). Rather than saddle up to a smoothie bar or wait until you get home to your blender, Muscle Milk has ready-to-drink protein shakes that you can stash in your […]

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How TikTok’s ‘Silent Walking’ Trend Can Help Your Mental Health – Health Digest

Lalah Delia, a certified spiritual practitioner and author of the mindfulness book “Vibrate Higher Daily: Live Your Power,” told Today that silent walking isn’t a new concept. “Zen Buddhist monks have long practiced silent walking under a different name which they call “walking meditation,’” explained Delia. Even before this trend came along, proponents of mindfulness have often […]

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Why Your Pee Has A Dark Color After Intense Exercise – Health Digest

Exercise-induced hematuria is usually short-lived and not cause for concern. Experts at the Urology Care Foundation explain that the condition is characterized by blood that has made its way into one’s urine, which may make pee appear darker in color. It’s often seen in people who engage in intense physical activity, such as athletes who run […]

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HIIT or Quit? Why the well-known HIIT workout is falling out of favour

HIIT or Quit? Why High Intensity Exercise aka a HIIT Workout is falling out of favour according to Ryan Atkin Founder and Head Coach at Real World Results HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, has been a popular form of exercise for many years, with a lot of misinterpretation. A lot of people assume a HIIT […]