Self Massage Techniques - Hints and Tips
Self massage is a technique that enables you to ease the aches and pains in your muscles as a supplement or replacement for professional massage treatment. Self massage is great when your budget is a bit stretched or you have an immediate pain that needs to be addressed for your own personal comfort. Whilst it does not necessarily give you the same range of benefits that a professional massage can provide, this is an excellent maintenance strategy for your wellbeing. When you are performing self massage, there are a number of techniques that you can use to ease muscle tension and relieve pain. This article provides you with an overview of some simple ones that you may find useful.
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Arms – Top Five Forms of Exercise For Strength and Tone
Everyone has specific areas of their body that they want to target in their exercise routine to improve tone or strength. A common area for both men and women to focus on is arms, so that you can develop your desired shape and tone. There are five forms of exercise that stand out when it comes to improving strength and tone in your arms whilst also burning any extra padding that may be hiding your amazing features from the rest of the world. These are boxing, swimming, yoga, Pilates and weight training.
Tags: arm shape, arm strength, arm tone, boxing, great arms, pilates, strength training, swimming, upper body strength, weight training, Yoga
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Common Causes of Headaches
Headaches for many people are a common occurrence that can cause pain and discomfort when suffered on an ongoing or regular basis. This article highlights some of the common causes of headaches so that you can start to find a solution that best suits you and avoids the need for medication each and every time you get one. The four common causes that I have found for headaches are dehydration, muscle tension, spinal alignment and stress.
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Water Consumption – Practical Tips for Drinking More Water
Staying well hydrated throughout the day is really important for remaining fit and healthy. As a rule of thumb, it is recommended that we drink one litre or eight glasses of water per day, even more if you have been exercising. If that have proven difficult for you, then here are some tips that will help you remain well hydrated throughout the day.
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Understanding Food Labels – Basic Terms Explained
You cannot pick up grocery items these days without seeing some form of nutritional statement claiming its relative health benefits. But what do these terms really mean and how relevant are they? To make life a little easier, this article will step you through some of the common terminology that you are likely to encounter in the supermarket, to help you decipher the contents of our shopping basket.
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The BMI Formula
BMI stands for the Body Mass Index and is a measure of obesity based on height and weight. Body mass index calculation is very straightforward. Calculating body mass index requires only two measurements, height & weight.
The metric bmi formula accepts weight measurements in kilograms & height measurements in either cm’s or metres.
1 metre = 100cms
metres² = metres * metres
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Core Strength (Definition)
Definition: The balanced development of the deep and superficial muscles that stabilize, align, and move the trunk of the body, especially the abdominals and muscles of the back.
Also Known As: core stability
Source: Marguerite Ogle, About.com
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Massage - What Are The Different Types?
Massage is like many other things in life. On the surface it is a simple concept but when you take a deeper look there are different skills, techniques and beliefs that drive a diverse range of services resulting in the multitude of types that are now available. With so many options at hand, it can all be a bit overwhelming to decide which one to choose. This article attempts to give you a high level understanding of the types of massage you have to choose from so you can find the one that is right for you.
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The Benefits of Cycling
I am off to buy a new bike today after my last one was ‘borrowed’ by an unknown party. So, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the benefits of cycling. I didn’t grow up with a bike, so for me cycling is not something that comes naturally at all. However, now that our roads are becoming safer and dedicated bike paths are much more common, there are some great reasons to get in the saddle…
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Is Being Busy Addictive?
In today’s world, there are lots of competing demands on our time. Whether it is work, relationships, friends or family, we all face increasing pressure. Every year, it seems that there is simply more stuff to fit in, more things to juggle, and an unrelenting stream of stuff that keeps us busy. The question is that as much as we say that being busy is a problem in our lives, is it secretly addictive?
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