Many people believe in the “no pain, no gain” theory. when it comes to their workouts. Believing that pain means progress, they continue to work out intensely despite of experiencing pain or discomfort.
There are others who say that continuing your exercise routine in an effort to toughen the body, may not be a smart thing to do. Is it really true? No pain, no gain?
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Workout should not be a chore. Exercising makes you feel terrific and look even better. Your skin glows, your clothes fit better, you feel happier, relaxed and more confident, your sleep is more restful and satisfying at night.
So why do we sometimes fear it?
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For most of us stress is a regular part of the day. Some statistics suggest that up to 77 percent of us feel the physical effects of stress on a regular basis in the form of headaches, insomnia, anxiety, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, crankiness, and difficulty focusing. Learning how to deal with it in a healthy way can actually help get rid of some of the worst symptoms.
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Back problems became more common in the 21st century and are usually caused by a sedentary lifestyle and from holding/looking at new gadgets. There may be a lot of reasons for bad posture and chronic pain, but scientists are revealing ones that we bring upon on ourselves.
For example, did you know that your job could be the leading cause of a chronic backache? A lack of rest is also bad for your posture.
Here are some the most popular habits that according to scientists, lead to a chronic backache.
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Going vegan provides not only health benefits, but also a great way to lose weight. Almost every woman has tried some sort of diet in their past, and many even go so far as to starve themselves in order to lose weight, only to realize that they gained all the weight back once they started to eat “normally” again. Here are a few ideas on how to improve your health and to sculpt your perfect ballet body:
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Christmas is a time of giving and sharing and it’s also the time of the year when we create new classes and ballet exercises at Ballet Body Sculpture studios in Zurich and London. We are happy to welcome you with all our unique training programs, no matter whether you are a complete beginner or already have some ballet experience, start sculpting the best body you desire for 2020! But wait a moment…
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There are so many good reasons to improve your posture. But did you know that better posture might actually help you lose weight? Improved posture alone doesn't cause weight loss, but it can affect the factors that make weight loss harder or easier. If you practice good posture for three to five minutes each day, you'll soon find yourself checking your posture and making natural corrections throughout the day.
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It’s well known that exercise is vital if you’re looking to lose some weight. But sometimes if you do too much of exercise you might end up overeating as a result. Or, you don't work out enough and then you don't see any results on the scale. So how much exercise to lose weight is really needed?
Researchers and medical experts provide weight loss exercise recommendations per day and per week, not only for slimming down but also to prevent weight regain.
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With maturity usually come the wisdom and better understanding of who we are, what we want, and what makes us happy. No matter what age you are, ballet practice offers a wonderfully effective yet versatile way to be active, learn something new overtime, get fitter more effectively than any traditional gym or aerobic activities, and, most importantly it allows to enjoy something that brings a sense of beauty to life at any age!
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A fruity smoothie is the perfect ‘pick me up’ in the morning! This recipe is super refreshing and simple to make as it only has 3 ingredients.
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Often the biggest barrier to our health and fitness goals is our own state of mind. Fear, frustration, a desire to wait to begin exercising until we lose some weight, have more time, less busy time at work, more energy... there are many reasons, when it comes to working out and getting results it is very easy not to make it happen.
Sometimes all you need is a reminder to be mindful and to take care of yourself!
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One of the most popular ballet moves that has also been passed on to barre fitness and other aerobic exercises – Plié. The origin of the correct technique and alignment in order to gain the best benefits from the exercise though still remains in ballet.
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It's not exactly a secret that diet and exercise are key when it comes to weight loss, but don't overlook the hidden powers of your mind! Here are some mindset strategies to help you reach your weight-loss goals.
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Flexibility is the range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion.
You probably know what it means when someone says they are flexible. It usually means that they can reach down and touch their toes or bend deeply into a squad.. But the definition of flexibility is more complicated than simply being able to do a single stretch.
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In this blog we are going to go a little deeper than usual, right down into social and personal identity which is a fundamental of how happy we are with our bodies and our lives.
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