https://www.livestrong.com/article/7119-stretch-biceps/ Admit it: You’ve skipped your postworkout stretching session a few times. After a grueling workout, it’s easy to neglect this cooldown time and quickly move on to your next daily task. But stretching is one of the most important parts of your workout. It helps prevent injuries, encourage flexibility and provide your mind and body a chance [...]

http://chefirvine.com/magazine/how-to-give-back-to-our-servicemen-and-women They put their dreams on hold so we can pursue ours. They say goodbye to their families so we can be at peace with ours. The men and women of our military selflessly put their lives before ours, and too often we take it for granted. Here’s how we can change it. BY SJ [...]

https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/5-sneaky-culprits-of-weight-gain.html Most of the time we can pinpoint what causes our weight gain. Whether it's from obvious overeating or an equally obvious lack of exercise, we typically know the root cause—even if we don't want to admit it. But what happens when the scale goes up, and it's not because of a significant change in [...]

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13711727-7-ways-to-have-self-control-even-in-the-hardest-situations/#slide=1   What would change if you had more self-control? Would you meet your fitness goals? De-escalate tense situations? Finally stop procrastinating on work projects? Although it can seem impossible to gain any more discipline than you already have, willpower can be exercised regularly just like your muscles. There are a few ways you can [...]

https://www.doctoroz.com/gallery/6-ways-burn-more-calories-rest The term "metabolism" refers to a series of chemical reactions in your cells that convert what you eat into fuel for your body. The faster your metabolism, the more calories you'll burn. Although genetics influences your metabolism speed, you can help rev it up with certain exercises and lifestyle changes, let’s go over a [...]

http://www.doctoroz.com/gallery/what-expect-when-you-lose-weight Weight loss can do a lot of good for our bodies. Physically, it can help relieve stress on our organs and it can lessen our chances of developing health issues. Mentally and emotionally, it can improve our mood and confidence levels. But there are some things that happen with weight loss that could be [...]

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13708842-wait-my-gut-health-is-sabotaging-my-workout/ If you’ve been putting in countless hours at the gym and the results just aren’t coming, or if you’re noticing a lack of motivation or decrease in performance in your fitness routine, your gut might be to blame. Although it’s often overlooked by most training regimens, a healthy gut is a key factor in [...]

https://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/13709833-9-warmup-and-cooldown-mistakes-wrecking-your-workout/     Warmups and cool-downs are the glue of your workouts. Done correctly, warming up and cooling down may help reduce the risk of injury, improve athletic performance and increase desired fitness results. Even though it takes just a few extra minutes, it’s easy to fall into the habit of not warming up or [...]