Master the Squat. The Insanely Effective 15-Minute Workout. How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love. “Find something more important than you are,” philosopher Dan Dennett once said in discussing the secret of happiness, “and dedicate your life to it.”
But how, exactly, do we find that? Surely, it isn’t by luck. I myself am a firm believer in the power of curiosity and choice as the engine of fulfillment, but precisely how you arrive at your true calling is an intricate and highly individual dance of discovery. Still, there are certain factors — certain choices — that make it easier. Gathered here are insights from seven thinkers who have contemplated the art-science of making your life’s calling a living. Time to Tend the Garden, and How to Use Summer Herbs. Hi – My name is Anne and I’m a gardenaholic.
Hi Anne… My addiction to gardening began about 15 years ago. I woke up after living in my house for about a year and a half, and saw the potential for colorful gardens, rooms full of cut flowers, and collections of adorable garden art. My gardens are probably the thing I am most in love with at my house (OK housemates and Muffin excluded), and the thing I will miss the most if/when I move. Home - High intensity workouts see results, popularity. David Castillo Dominici image, FreeDigitalPhotos.netThe studies, research and personal testimonies are all out there.
So, it looks like high intensity interval workouts here to stay and apparently a healthy way to exercise. Of course, that doesn’t mean low intensity or endurance programs should be, or have to be, ditched entirely. “I am certainly an advocate of high intensity workouts. It has a place in anyone’s program,” said Jessica Matthews, exercise physiologist at the American Council on Exercise in San Diego. “The pendulum is swinging now – many people have abandoned longer workouts and have focused solely on high intensity. A recent study in Norway took two groups of healthy, inactive men who were slightly overweight. Both groups saw significant health improvements - like higher oxygen capacity, and the normal benefits of exercise like decreasing the risk of heart disease, hypertension and diabetes. Christine Bullock Fitness. Your must-have guide to smart ordering in restaurants. The Truth About Common Nutrition Myths.
Peter Ardito/Fitness MagazineBy Sharon Liao If the last time you ate fried anything was at the state fair three years ago, we have news for you.
No, funnel cake hasn't become the diet food du jour. But fried foods -- as well as burgers and beer -- can have a place in a healthy diet. Surprised? No wonder. Related: Should You Go Gluten-Free? Myth: Red wine is tops for your ticker. "Reports of red wine's antioxidant powers were probably overblown," says Arthur Klatsky, MD, the senior cardiology consultant for Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit health plan based in Oakland, California.
Myth: Organic produce packs more nutrients than the conventional kind.The real deal: Although buying organic fruits and veggies helps protect the environment, research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that they have no nutritional advantage over their conventionally grown counterparts. Abby Sims: 10 Tips for Safer Exercise. 1.
Adjust your program daily based on your perceived exertion. The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg McKeown. By Greg McKeown | 10:00 AM August 8, 2012 Why don’t successful people and organizations automatically become very successful?
One important explanation is due to what I call “the clarity paradox,” which can be summed up in four predictable phases: How To Store Fruits and Vegetables to Keep them From Spoiling. 8 Best Superfoods To Boost Your Mood & Energy Levels. Discovering superfoods has changed my life and was one of my first steps towards my recovery from eating disorders, and becoming healthier and happier.
Now, I have them every day and that's helping me to stay healthy and have great energy. But what are superfoods, exactly? Superfoods are basically foods that are much richer in vitamins, minerals, nutrients, electrolytes and phytonutrients, but also much poorer in calories than any other usual foods. They nourish your body on a very deep level. Intro to Tabata and How to Add It To Your Workout - Trainer Andrei. You’ve probably heard of High Intensity Interval Training or HIIT, but what about The Tabata Method?
Tabata, a training protocol developed in mid-1990′s, is essentially a HIIT workout with a basic premise of working hard for 20 seconds and resting for the next 10 seconds, repeat this for 4 minutes. As discovered and demonstrated in Dr. Tabata’s original study, subjects who performed 7-8 sets of high-intensity intermittent training (20-second work and 10-second rest per set, total of 4 mins) increased their anaerobic capacity by 28% over the period of 6 weeks. These results were compared to a group who only trained at moderate intensity for 60 minutes; and who upon completion of the study did not show significant improvement in their anaerobic capacity.
Dr. Follow the links for an abstract: Tabata Study Abstract Or full study here. Good Genes and The Good Jeans: How To Stay the Same Weight Over Years. Market Street Health and Wellness: What's New: 4 Smoothies to Start the New Year. With the New Year knocking at the door, I already have friends, family members and guests asking us what is the best smoothie to make.
Smoothies seem to be the quintessential food people think of when trying to get "healthy". My brother-in-law even got a Ninja blender for Christmas so he can make smoothies and protein shakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner! If you are new to smoothies, it's quite simple. Basic smoothie recipe: 100% juice or milk (cow, almond, soy, etc) Fruit or vegetables of choice Favorite add ins (protein powder, wheat germ, flax, etc) Ice (extra water or fluid if you like it more liquidy) Once you get the hang of a basic recipe then you can really branch out. Green smoothies have become quite popular the past two years. Top 10 Nutrition Tips To Help You Build Muscle And Lose Fat « E2dietitian's Blog. 25 Ways to Flatten Your Belly by Summer. 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy.
Here is a list of 15 things which, if you give up on them, will make your life a lot easier and much, much happier.
We hold on to so many things that cause us a great deal of pain, stress and suffering – and instead of letting them all go, instead of allowing ourselves to be stress free and happy – we cling on to them. Not anymore.