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7 Benefits of Walking
There are many benefits to walking. Here are seven to inspire you to make walking your new hobby!
Movement Snacks
Movement Snacks have been popping up all over. The idea that we can improve our heath with short easy bursts of movement is a powerful one. And, fortunately for us, the fact that it works is backed up with research.
Central Iowa Yoga in the Park 2024
Summer is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy yoga in the park. Many communities offer a yoga in the park program. They arrange for a certified yoga instructor to come and teach, and you just need to show up with a yoga mat or blanket. Here is a list of all the 2024 central Iowa yoga in park offerings I could find.
How to Use a Yoga Strap
Yoga straps can be used for carrying a yoga mat and to aid specific stretches and yoga poses.
Any yoga strap will work for these stretches.
Quilters Stretches
Sitting at a table with a sewing machine, at a desk with a computer, or in a comfy chair with handwork can lead to rounded shoulders, tight hip flexors, and other issues. The stretching exercises presented here are designed to get you moving regularly and prevent issues from developing.
Your Max Heart Rate Doesn’t Matter
Max heart rate formulas are like broken clocks. They are right twice a day. Honestly, they may not even be right that often. The point is that if they are right, it has more to do with random chance than reliability.
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Let's go through the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and see what it might mean for you on a daily and weekly basis.
Sew Your Own Yoga Strap
A yoga strap is handy for yoga, stretching, and exercising in general—and for carrying your yoga mat. Straps can be made by purchasing webbing; however, this article will show you how to make one from materials in your fabric stash.
How Many Steps Should I Walk in a Day?
The advice to walk 10,000 steps a day is incredibly common. But where did the advice come from? Why should I take that advice? More importantly, what can I take from this advice to improve my life?
Couch to 5K Walk
If your goal is to walk a 5K, this plan starts wherever you are and gets you to your goal. Take as long as you need to work up to walking 10 minutes a day, and then follow the weekly guides to safely make it to 3.1 miles.