There’s a large portion of the population who STILL think yoga is only for the hippies and the naturally flexible…s.m.h.
Many of us know that yoga is so much more than that and has a growing body of research and studies proving its incredible health benefits. That’s why the new up and coming YouTube Channel, The Health Nerd, has taken a moment to break down some of the science of why yoga is so amazing.
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“I think Mondays hate me,”
Isaac said, as he trudged into the kitchen. There was thick-cut bacon awaiting him, as well as a freshly toasted cinnamon raisin bagel; alas, even that wasn’t enough to get him pumped for Monday morning.
I explained to him that a lot of people dread Monday, but it’s really a losing battle–given the fact that Monday makes a return appearance, every 7 days, like clockwork.
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So, you’ve been hitting the gym and are ready to try powerlifting? That feeling creeping around the back of your head right now is self-doubt.
And I get it.
You don’t think you’re strong enough; it’s something I’ve heard from my clients countless times. As a guy who deadlifted 520lbs while weighing 174lbs (in a hoodie and jeans, no less), I still wasn’t satisfied with my strength levels. You might never be as strong as you want to be, but that shouldn’t keep you from competing.
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Being that you and I are serious lifters, I can all but guarantee one thing: your hamstring development is lacking. I get that it can seem tough to inject exercise variety into your workouts when it comes to your hamstrings; stimulating your hammies isn’t easy for anyone. I also get that training your hamstrings is near the bottom of the list of muscles that you enjoy training.
Creating a balanced and impressive physique means that you can’t neglect any one muscle.
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There are some REALLY bad personal trainers out there. Conversely, there are some AMAZING trainers out there, and they can be the missing link between you and sustainable, consistent progress (or even an elite level of athletic performance). Back in 2002, I thought I knew everything there was to know about working out (I had been training in a gym for 6 years by then).
Back in 2002, I was also an idiot.
But when I joined a gym that gave me some free personal trainer sessions, my world suddenly got a lot larger. After talking to the trainer and being handed a complete workout and nutrition strategy that was drastically different from what I had been doing for the 6 years prior – and having more success in a month than I had ever had before – I had an epiphany: “I am an ignoramus and a doofus, and I have a lot to learn.”
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we talked about why participants on the show The Biggest Loser aren’t exactly role models or inspiring figures for our own efforts. Actually, they might be examples of how NOT to go about getting healthy permanently.
Many contestants regained the weight immediately after the show, and these strategies that were held up on the show as shining examples of health were nothing more than a house of cards – theatre to trick us, entertain us, and unfortunately set unrealistic expectations that cause us to look poorly at our own situation! According to the show’s doctor, the recommendation for show contestants is to exercise at least 9 hours per week to maintain their weight loss. That is a tremendous amount of time to exercise for somebody who is also trying to live a normal life and do regular people things.
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It’s 3 a.m. and you’re still counting sheep. When was the last time you had eight hours of uninterrupted sleep at night? Do you still know how it feels to wake up and feel truly refreshed?
Quality sleep has become a luxury amid our fast-paced lifestyle. There’s just so much to do with too little time. Sleep deprivation, sadly, is the norm. Without a doubt, not getting enough sleep each night makes for a rough day and can spell disaster in the long run if it becomes habitual.
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