Making time to work out isn’t always easy—that’s a fact of life. Some days you get slammed at work or your kid gets sick and squeezing in a 30-minute workout seems laughable. But the truth is, the more you put off your workouts, the harder it is to get back in the…
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Whether or not to stretch before exercise has become a topic of debate. Like trying to define what art is, the answer keeps changing.Some see stretching as a warm-up or part of a warm-up to do prior to exercise. Others argue that stretching is best left until after a workout….
Fruit fits easily into breakfast, but vegetables can be a challenge. Here are some tips to help you wake up your kid’s fruit and vegetable appetite: Stir things up. For a quick breakfast, add raisins or chopped dates to instant oatmeal, or stir blueberries, strawberries or sliced banana into whole-grain cereal…
Who isn’t in a time crunch these days? Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to let a busy weekly routine crowd out regular physical activity. Yet, the beneficial effects of exercise are undeniable and far outweigh any risk in most adults. Current recommendations suggest that in a week, adults…
Don’t save this for Sunday! Stir-fried vegetables and chicken breast are tossed in a savory soy-ginger sauce and served over quinoa. Ingredients 1 cup quinoa 2 cups + 1 cup vegetable broth ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt 2 teaspoons + 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 pound chicken breasts, patted dry and…
Do these stretches right before bed to fall asleep faster and sleep better. Sleeping Swan What you’ll need: A pillow Tip: With each pose, breathe in and out through your nose for a calming effect on the nervous system. Targets: Neck, shoulders, back, hips, and legs Sit on floor with pillow in front of…