You may have been a couch potato for most of your life, but now, if you’re middle-aged and envisioning a healthy retirement, you’d better change your ways. Moderate-to-vigorous exercise can mitigate some effects of aging, including poor sleep quality and cognitive decline. Research generally supports this claim, so especially if you’re prone to insomnia, you’ll want to check this out.
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The Compassionate Way to Health & Fitness
Leo Babauta, , Body, Fitness, Meditation, Nutrition, SpiritWe want to be super healthy, and we strive for it. The problem of striving and what would it be like if we removed the striving, and found compassion instead?
In December 2012, Juliana Buhring became the fastest (and first) woman to circumnavigate the world by bicycle, a 152-day feat that spanned some 18,000 miles, four continents, 19 countries, and 29 tire punctures.
Here are five strategies to help you stay on track with your workouts and beat the summer workout slump.