Let's Socialize!

This is not new research: history has shown that humans are social beings. 

There is a correlation to the increase in technology advances and the seclusion of people from others. With technology growing as too are the number of people disconnecting from face to face interaction. Does this cause health issues? Is this an agent to weight gain? YES. 

Be social. Socializing will stimulate hormones required to 'feel' happy. Happiness directly leads to increased physical activity. Physical activity decreases sedentary health risks such as heart disease, depression, and obesity. 

Orgasms

Gets your attention doesn't it? As it should. From a purely body image and fitness perspective: Orgasms will help with flattening your tummy. During an orgasm the abdominals tighten as does the uterus and pelvic floor. This tightening causes the stomach to contract thereby appearing smaller. Similar to weight training, repetition will have lasting effects. 

Happy Saturday! 

Stay Happy & Healthy 

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Sitting...

Perhaps you have heard? Sitting is the new smoking. It is a catchy phrase and if you do it, sitting that is, you will be catching ill health. Medical journals have now published that inactivity is in the top 4 of 'killers' in the world. The average person sits 9 hours a day. Not only does this put you at greater risk of gaining weight, it increases your risk of back and muscle discomfort, forming of blood clots in your lower legs, diabetis, heart disease, and depression. Unfortunately many of us are saddled to our computer chairs and cars which puts us in the sitting position. Soooo, be aware. When you can, park further away and stretch out your legs on your way to your destination.  Invest in a desk that can be raised so that you can stand and work. Forgo the feet up on the couch at night and incorporate a fitness routine.  Get moving.  Stop sitting. 

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Balance Boards

Perhaps you have seen these little beauties. They require the user to balance on a board (circular or other) which is raised off the ground by a small fulcrum. Balancing causes the body's core to continually adjust (contract and flex) to maintain balance. By merely standing and attempting to maintain balance, several muscles are firing at once. This results in stronger muscles and increased energy use (boosting metabolism).  If you want to get more bang for your buck, throw in an exercise while your balancing. (Squat, stand and do biceps curl or overhead press...the activities are limited only by your imagination). 

End result, a stronger core, increased balance, and more calories burned. 

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