It’s easy to get confused between Japanese jujutsu and Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) due to their many similarities. They’re both focused on ground fighting and require wearing a gi, which is their official uniform. However, the two disciplines have significant differences in how they were developed and their combat philosophies. Exploring these differences offers valuable insights […]
Tips to avoid ” Tech Neck ” and other pain caused by using technology
Everyone who uses cellphones and laptops all the time can suffer from a new physicall illness doctors call Tech Neck. This is why I try to work on my laptop standing these days using a bar table as my desk. Technology-related neck and shoulder pain, stiffness, and soreness, sometimes known as “tech neck,” is a […]
10 Tips to Stay Fit and Motivated During the Holiday Season
How to stay fit and healthy during the holiday season can be a real challenge. Weight can creep up over the holidays—and, unlike visiting relatives, may never leave. According to our fourth annual holiday survey, Americans expect to gain 8 pounds at the end of this season, and 64 percent of them are actively planning to […]
Exercise likely to be best treatment for depression in coronary heart disease, RCSI study finds
A study by RCSI indicates that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people with coronary heart disease, when compared to antidepressants and psychotherapy or more complex care. The study, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is published in the June edition of Psychosomatic Medicine. […]
Biking Around BGC Trying Out Uniqlo’s Sport Utility Wear
I love to bike. So whenever I get the chance to do it, I do. Just recently, Uniqlo invited me to their Set Your Life in Motion event where they introduced their Sport Utility Wear collection, a lineup that introduces a new type of clothing that can smoothly transition from sports to casual wear, seamlessly […]
Yoga Meditation and Wellness Retreats 2019
Yoga is an Asian spiritual tradition that involves controlling your breathing, meditation, and getting into specific bodily postures. For those new to meditation, meditation is a senescent ethical practice that is comprised of quiet reflection and mental discipline. According to research, yoga meditation is practiced for relaxation and other health benefits. For those who dream […]
My Fitness Story Plus Finally Finishing a 5K Run at the #BuddyRun12 for Nutrition Month
Not many of you know , but my boyfriend Marcus is also my personal workout coach. If you met him already you know how he got a fit body. I asked him to help me out achieve a healthier me, actually I asked him to help me make abs. Ok a realistic one is less […]
What no one else tells you about getting fit
We’ve grown up in an era of seeing gorgeously toned and sculpted fitness models on the covers of magazines such as Sports Illustrated. We aspire to be like them but what they don’t tell us is that the models have worked for years and years – consistently – to get where they are today. To […]
Trying Out the Playground and Saltar Workout Routines at Celebrity Fitness
I dislike going to the gym because of the routine stationary boring exercises that you need to repeatedly do. I also dislike that it’s just you and your machine. Unless you have a gym buddy or a personal coach to push you to your limits, gym life is not for me until I tried Celebrity […]
How Can You Tell That You Are Entering Menopausal Stage – Menopause Symptoms Every Women Should Know
I am at an age where I am actually preparing for the onset of menopause. Yes, men-o-pause. Pause from men (lol) and/or pause from menstruation. Not too many talks about it. But since I was hanging at the edge of my 30s I want to know what to expect. Now that I am at the […]