The term "fight or flight" is also known as the stress response. It's what the body does as it prepares to confront or avoid danger. When appropriately invoked, the stress response helps us rise to many challenges. But trouble starts when this response is constantly provoked by less momentous, day-to-day events, such as money woes, [...]
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Many – perhaps most – people have tried to drop a few pounds at one time or another. But not everyone needs to lose weight. In fact, some people could benefit from gaining weight. About 1.6% of the U.S. population over the age of 20, for instance, is considered underweight, according to the Centers for [...]
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At age 18, Kate Badgett was your typical young runner. She clocked about 20 miles a week, usually on the road, and took spin classes and did basic core work to cross-train. However, like other dedicated athletes, she soon experienced a femoral stress fracture, a hairline fracture of the thigh bone. This type of injury [...]
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Fitness is an essential component of a healthy and fulfilling life. However, not all fitness habits are created equal. Some practices that are touted as healthy may be doing more harm than good. Whether it's due to misinformation or lack of awareness, these habits can negatively affect your physical health and well-being. In this article [...]
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Can’t Do a Box Jump? Here’s What Your Body’s Trying to Tell You Box jumps appear to be pretty straight forward — just jump up and land gracefully on top of the box. However, if you can't do one, you've realized this activity isn't quite as easy as it might look. Box jumps are a [...]
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Strength training is usually associated with building muscle, but if you are doing any sort of long distance running or cycling, you also need to build c onnective tissue strength. Your tendons and ligaments, in particular, are responsible for putting force through your muscles. This movement of force creates an elastic recoil effect known as [...]
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Even the best of us can hit the proverbial wall when it comes to health and fitness. Whether it is less of a desire to keep on training or wondering if you are actually still making gains, it is easy to get the wind taken out of your sail if you don’t have the motivation [...]
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“I know you all want to be great. You want to make progress, fast. But always aiming for big gains is a mistake. They’re not going to happen very often. Instead, aim to get one percent better — every single day.” When working toward any goal, we rarely make big leaps overnight. Instead, we should [...]
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Scranton found that 23% of people quit their new year’s resolution after just one week. Only 19% of individuals are actually able to stick to their goals for the long term (at least two years, in this study). We want to help you avoid becoming [...]
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Those with food anxiety worry about the consequences of eating or the impact different types of food will have on their bodies. Their concerns may involve excess calories, being judged, or gaining weight. Some people with food anxiety may be afraid of the texture, allergic reactions, or choking. Sometimes, this anxiety can lead to restriction [...]
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