No matter your fitness level, a workout injury can happen to anyone, but trying to prevent injury is all about having the right knowledge. First, make sure you are ready to begin a workout by having the right attire and equipment. This includes being hydrated and having a healthy diet. Once ready to start, do a simple warm up to loosen up your muscles, specifically … Continue reading New Workout Plans
Some days, getting ready for the gym can be a mental workout itself. After a long day of work, school, traveling, or even relaxation; going to the gym at times doesn’t sound like the move. But we must remember that goals need to be met and that body needs to be in tip-top shape. As the aged British mantra says, “Proper planning and preparation prevent … Continue reading Top Items Every Beginner Should Have in Their Gym Bag
Feeling connected in society can have the most positive effects on mental health. It gives a person a sense of belonging, the feeling of having a purpose, and the support for when times are hard. Belonging Being able to identify yourself within a group gets rid of that lonely feeling. When you can be your true self and feel accepted by them, it will cause … Continue reading Importance of Community
August represents Breastfeed Awareness Month, a campaign funded to help empower women to commit to breastfeeding and celebrate the nurturers who do. Breast milk is made for babies and is especially important for babies that are born with special medical and developmental needs. Loaded with nutrition, breastmilk is made of over 200 components of healthy fats, proteins, carbohydrates, antibodies, vitamins, and more. Whether by pumping, … Continue reading Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Mindfulness is focusing on the awareness of present moments while acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and body. It is meant to be a type of therapeutic technique like meditation. The key is to start doing tasks more mindfully. Think of why you are feeling this way or doing something a certain way. You can do this with just about anything. People tend to do … Continue reading Connection in Progress
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