Why you should meditate After being aligned with Eastern medicine and spiritual practices for thousands of years, meditation has made its way into the mainstream—and not just because health-conscious celebrities like Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce, and Lady Gaga have raved about the benefits. The scientific community has also delved into the practice, looking at the health …
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Go beyond your old limits by riding the YOSUDA YB001 indoor cycling bike. This smooth, durable, and easy-to-maintain bike enables cyclists to exceed their preset limits. In addition to its sturdy steel frame and nearly silent belt drive, the YOSUDA cycling bike features many customizable settings. In fact, it comes decked out with a 35-pound …
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Popularity of Pilates Celebrities love it. Some physical therapists incorporate it into their rehab sessions. Serious athletes do it too. Pilates has become a go-to workout for those looking to move better, look good, and feel amazing. In the past few years, so many people have become fans of the exercise regimen that the market …
Holding in farts A man went to his girlfriend’s house to have dinner and meet her mother for the first time. Unfortunately, the food didn’t agree with him, and he felt gas welling in his stomach. Not wanting to offend a potential mother-in-law, he held the fart in—and died the next day due to complications …
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What is fonio? If you’ve never heard of fonio, a tiny seed often referred to as an ancient grain, you’re not alone. Amid the soaring popularity of ancient grains like quinoa, millet, and amaranth, fonio has mostly flown under the radar. But that’s starting to change. The seed is now available in U.S. grocery stores …
All about a strong core If you exercise at all, you’ve likely heard about the importance of core work—”a strong core prevents back pain,” “strengthen your core to become a better athlete,” “get the beach body core you’ve always dreamed of.” So is “the core” just the latest slang for “abs” or is it something …
The many types of coffee Despite the variety of supermarket options, one beverage consistently ranks among the most popular: coffee. A 2019 report by market research company Statista indicates that coffee is the third most popular drink in America, topped by only water and soda. The centuries of international popularity have led to a profusion …
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Understanding stretching There’s a lot of incorrect (and downright confusing) information about stretching out there. It can leave you with more questions than answers: Is ballistic stretching bad? What’s the difference between active stretching and dynamic stretching—or are they the same thing? It’s understandable if you’re scratching your head. So, what’s an exerciser to do? …
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Yoga Mat Holder Stacking yoga mats on the floor is not the most efficient use of space. The Wallniture Guru wall-mount yoga mat rack is a practical storage option that gets your mats up and out of the way. The metal organizer holds yoga mats (up to six inches in diameter, when rolled up), as …
Let’s just say, until we started working on this post, I had no idea that there were different pillows for different sleep positions. I figured it was a one-size fits all approach, maybe just a preference of firm or soft! Well, needless to say, I was way off. I also learned that over 70% of …
