Assault, generally defined as the intentional act of causing physical harm to someone else, can take many different forms: punching kicking throwing an object at someone striking someone with a weapon or other object threatening physical harm When assault involves any unwanted sexual contact, it’s considered sexual assault. Any sexual […]
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Girls Gone Strong | Women-Specific Health and Fitness Coaching
Molly Galbraith was thrust into the world of health and fitness quickly after graduating from college. She was dating a personal trainer—a bodybuilder and powerlifter—and by 2006, she found herself competing in figure competitions where she was constantly judged on her physique and muscular definition. Those competitions required extraordinary amounts […]
Anaerobic Exercise: Definition, Benefits, and Examples
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Anaerobic exercise primarily strengthens your muscles. “Anaerobic” means “without oxygen” and involves more intense, short bursts of physical activity compared to aerobic exercise. Some of the benefits of anaerobic exercise are increased endurance, fat loss, and strengthened bones and muscles. This article will describe the benefits of anaerobic exercise, examples […]
Morning Exercise or More Sleep?
As a personal trainer and weight-loss coach, I am constantly answering health and fitness questions from my clients, on social media and in our Start TODAY Facebook group. In this column, I address some of the most common questions and roadblocks that trip people up on their journey to establish […]
Phase 1 of The Houstonian Club’s big reno gives group exercise a lift
When it comes to getting your sweat on, perhaps you like a heavy hit of style to go with the substance of the workout. The luxurious Houstonian Club brings both in spades across 175,000 square feet of fitness wonderland. It’s one of only 20 athletic clubs in the […]
Are Your Goals Making You Miserable?
Source: globalmoments/iStock Unfortunately, health and fitness goals we set often have to do with wanting to be like someone else. We have TV, celebrities of all sorts, and social media that help us compare ourselves to others, and advertising that suggests that we can be happy if we just lose […]
Elliptical Trainers Market Size, Scope And Forecast
New Jersey, United States – This Elliptical Trainers Market report provides a comprehensive overview of important aspects that will drive market growth such as market drivers, restraints, prospects, opportunities, restraints, current trends, and technical and industrial advancements. The detailed study of the industry, industrial sector development and improvement, and new product […]
Grapeseed Extract Market – 32% of Growth to Originate from North America|Powder-based Grapeseed Extracts Segment to be Significant for Revenue Generation
Grapeseed Extract Market: Segmentation Analysis This market research report segments the grapeseed extract market by Product (Powder and Liquid) and Geography (North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and the Middle East and Africa). The grapeseed extract market in the powder-based grapeseed extracts segment will be significant for revenue generation. Powdered grapeseed extracts are highly […]
Going Beyond The Conventional Definition Of Workplace Well-Being, Health News, ET HealthWorld
by Mayank Kale As Work From Home (WFH) becoming a new norm post COVID-19 pandemic, we can now see the impact it has had on workplace well-being. While working from home gives flexibility to employees, it has also created root level issues for work-life balance, mental health, poor fitness – […]
‘I did the plank every day for 2 weeks’
A plank challenge is something I’ve been keen for ever since I interviewed 82-year-old fitness influencer Erika Rischko, who told me she could hold a plank for 8 minutes and 40 seconds. I know. If Erika does them so often and for so long at 82, there’s got to be […]