New Research Reveals the Secret To Happiness
The General Social Survey is reported to be one of the best sources of US happiness data. The most recent survey shows the top three things that impact people’s happiness most are health, relationships and financial circumstances:
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Don't let winter beat your fitness goals
If you are like me, winter is not your favourite part of the year and trying to achieve your fitness goals when it’s cold, is hard work! The shorter days and colder weather definitely challenges my willpower and energy levels to keep working out – but I still manage to get it done... yes staying fit over the winter is that important to me! Become a winter morning warrior with these tips to get out of bed and start your workout routine each morning.
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The true reasons personal training works (& it's not why you think)
Pretty simple and no great revelation but in practice scheduling and committing to a workout matters a lot, and for most people it's the greatest challenge. There’s no other way forward with regards to significantly improving your fitness or body composition other than consistent exercise sessions accumulated over time. Intensity, exercise selection and brilliant technique will never be a substitute for turning up.
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5 easy ways you can add exercise into your day
Human beings are routine based animals. We love structure, consistency and making things as easy as possible. So why not start your morning routine off with exercise? To do this I suggest making your environment supportive of this endeavour by setting up your workout clothes in an easy to see place as soon as you wake up, leave your gym shoes close to the front door, set a reminder on your phone.
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Buy a bike computer or use your smartphone?
Should you buy a bike computer or just use your smartphone to track your cycling activity? Some practical reasons you should take into consideration before deciding. Ultimately, we think bike computer is the way to go.
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Why exercise is a fantastic return on investment
Commitment in the long-term results in all of those benefits just described. AND significant health benefits such as increased bone density, reduced blood pressure and cellular level changes which slow the ageing process. Your heart also gets bigger and more efficient. Then there’s the positive effects on insulin and associated improvements with blood sugar levels and better management of conditions such as diabetes.
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Finding the Best Self Defence Coaches & Instructors
Look for self defence gyms or classes that offer a variety of techniques, including striking, grappling, and situational drills. A well-rounded curriculum ensures that you are equipped to handle diverse scenarios effectively.
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Depression and deficiency of nutrients in the body
Depression is not only a mood or a lack of interest in life. Depression can be caused by attacks on our immune system by inflammation in the body. The depressive symptoms can be a bi-product of the lack of certain nutrients that the body is failing to absorb.
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How Many Yoga Classes Should I Do a Week?
Finding the right number of yoga classes to attend each week can be tricky. It really depends on your personal fitness goals, lifestyle, and how much you want to immerse yourself in yoga. A few classes a week can provide significant benefits, but if you’re looking to deepen your practice, more frequent sessions may be the way to go. Remember, consistency is key to unlocking the full benefits of yoga!
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The Role of Massage in Sports Performance and Recovery
Massage isn’t just about relaxation (though that’s a fantastic perk!). For athletes, it’s all about maintaining peak performance and ensuring their bodies can handle the demands of their sport. Think of it as a secret weapon in their training arsenal. There are several types of massage that athletes typically turn to, including Remedial Massage, Sports Massage, and Deep Tissue Massage, each offering unique benefits.
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The Health Pulse of The Sutherland Shire
It’s no secret that stress, obesity and other health related problems are big news across the world right now. But every day Australians are fighting back with an ever increasing number of people elevating their wellness regimes to the likes of a religion, committing to daily habits and rituals of self-care and worship. In this blog, the spotlight is on the Sutherland Shire. Read on for the most popular online searches in wellness are for the people of Sutherland...
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Anatomical Breakdown of the Squat
. Being a highly functional exercise the squat provides strength for real life daily activities as oppose to simply being able to push gym equipment. It is however an exercise where too often poor technique or initially too much weight is used leading to fatigue, poor technique, injury and frustration.
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Why should I do yoga?
When practised under the guidance of experienced teachers, yoga can serve as an effective pain management method. Along with easing the pain of arthritis, back pain, headaches and more, yoga will relieve tension in parts of your body you weren’t even aware of.
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A little gratitude goes a long way
We can help kids understand what gratitude is and how to express it authentically by modelling it ourselves. Cultivating gratitude takes time and effort. By starting gratitude practices at an early age we are providing the motivation and skills they need to lead a meaningful life.
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5 fun partner poses to do with your kids
Practicing yoga with kid’s increases bonds, builds self-esteem and helps create strong families. All you need is a bit of space and a willingness to give it a go. If you’re looking for somewhere to start, have a look at these five fun partner yoga poses…
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Losing weight isn’t just about eating less!
These are some common pitfalls people can overlook within their journey to losing weight. However, there are over 100 reasons and interactions that can alter weight loss.
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Preparing for a half marathon (21km) race
Half Marathon season usually runs through the colder months but you should bargain on at least 3 months of training required, even if from a standing start. Literally, you are not running and then you run a half marathon 3 months later. I have run the SMH half marathon and the Blackmores half marathon now a number of times in sub 2 hours, not a great time but OK. As a beginner moving to intermediate running these are my half marathon running tips.
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Discover the Benefits of Karate
The journey through karate schools entails setting and achieving goals, advancing through belt ranks with unwavering dedication. This experience instills the importance of goal setting and persistence, crafting versatile individuals.
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F45 - Functional 45 Training
What is F45? F45 is a high intensity systemised 45 minute work out, done in a facility or studio environment. These facilities are licensed on a franchise basis by suburb. According to the F45 Training website, F45 is described as an "innovative, cost effective and incredible systemised training facility". F45 is the branchild of Luke Istomin, a Sydney Eastern Suburbs trainer and has Daniel Conn as the face of the franchise. What is a workout? There are are 800 odd filmed exercises which are shown on large screens during the workout and which are all timed, allowing each participant to work at their own time. The workouts are billed and we quote as "insane".
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Fastest Way to Reduce Anxiety
You will feel better, your body will thank you, and your coping skills will rise.Good chance those around you will also appreciate your increased calmness.
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