Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or you’re not on Instagram), you know about Kayla Itsines. The fitness queen of IG (with 6.7 million followers!), creator of the #BBG program and Sweat with Kayla app, and author of The Bikini Body 28-Day Healthy Eating & Lifestyle Guide created this exclusive 7-minute bodyweight workout for us. The best part? It’s just four moves with no equipment, making it the perfect routine to do at home, on the go, or at the gym. “When you’re ready to get started with the workout, just remember to find a pace that suits you and your body!” Istines says.
How to do this workout: Familiarize yourself with the moves and proper form below (then scroll down to check out the video version). Set a timer for 7 minutes and aim to complete the exercises in order in the circuit as many times as you can before time is up. While you’re aiming to complete each exercise as quickly as possible, it is important that you maintain proper form.
Should You Try Tongue Scraping?
Source http://www.sonima.com/food/nutrition-food/tongue/
I always tell people that Ayurveda is a human, time-tested form of medicine. It doesn’t need any animal experimentation to validate its effectiveness. However, certain Ayurvedic practices have been scientifically proven to offer many health benefits. Among these research-supported practices is tongue scraping, which has been around for thousands of years. We know that Ayurveda has a longer oral tradition, but the first textual reference to this practice (including a breakdown of severals steps for self-care) is in the book Charaka Samhita, which is believed to have been written about 3,000 years ago.
Why have humans been tongue scraping for so long? In Ayurveda, we say that life is what you experience. What you experience is based on the sense organs (ears, skin, eyes, tongue, and nose), which engage in sense objects (sound, touch, sight, taste, and smell). Each of these give you different impressions or feelings of pleasure or pain. These impressions are registered by your mind, and then the mind conveys them to the soul. This is how experience is seen in Ayurveda. Your life is completely shaped by your experiences, and these daily self-care rituals, as outlined in the Charaka Samhita, are meant to systematically cleanse and evoke the sense organs to perform at their best.
Tongue scraping accomplishes this goal via two key ways: sensory and motor aspects. The tongue is a dual-sense organ thanks to its ability to both taste food and pr…
Source http://www.sonima.com/food/nutrition-food/tongue/
I always tell people that Ayurveda is a human, time-tested form of medicine. It doesn’t need any animal experimentation to validate its effectiveness. However, certain Ayurvedic practices have been scientifically proven to offer many health benefits. Among these research-supported practices is tongue scraping, which has been around for thousands of years. We know that Ayurveda has a longer oral tradition, but the first textual reference to this practice (including a breakdown of severals steps for self-care) is in the book Charaka Samhita, which is believed to have been written about 3,000 years ago.
Why have humans been tongue scraping for so long? In Ayurveda, we say that life is what you experience. What you experience is based on the sense organs (ears, skin, eyes, tongue, and nose), which engage in sense objects (sound, touch, sight, taste, and smell). Each of these give you different impressions or feelings of pleasure or pain. These impressions are registered by your mind, and then the mind conveys them to the soul. This is how experience is seen in Ayurveda. Your life is completely shaped by your experiences, and these daily self-care rituals, as outlined in the Charaka Samhita, are meant to systematically cleanse and evoke the sense organs to perform at their best.
Tongue scraping accomplishes this goal via two key ways: sensory and motor aspects. The tongue is a dual-sense organ thanks to its ability to both taste food and pr…
Calling all Misfits and Mutants: Welcome Home.
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/welcome-home/
Welcome to the quirkiest, most supportive community on the Internet.
If you consider yourself a nerd, misfit, mutant, oddball, goof, or somebody that doesn’t quite fit the mold, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re interested in living a better life but can’t seem to find others that think the way you do or want the same things you do, I want you to know two things:
- You are never alone.
- Welcome home.
Whether you’ve been reading this site for a day or 8+ years (hi mom), I appreciate you. Whether you just want to eat better and learn how to do pushups, or you’re interested in deep diving into a community that encourages both healthy and nerdy behavior equally, I’m thankful you’re here.
Actually, the fact that anybody is here is very exciting to me. I started this site in 2008 simply because I couldn’t find anything like it on the internet: a home for nerds that provided no-nonsense, unbiased fitness information. Since then, Nerd Fitness has taken on a life of its own and I couldn’t be more proud of the quality and caliber of the people who embody the NF philosophies and ideals.
This past fall, we had 450 misfits and mutants from 10+ countries attend Camp Nerd Fitness (our big in-person event), and it felt like a giant family reunion. Whether it was people that had been to Camp NF previously, or newbies meeting other members of the community for the first…
Source https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/welcome-home/
Welcome to the quirkiest, most supportive community on the Internet.
If you consider yourself a nerd, misfit, mutant, oddball, goof, or somebody that doesn’t quite fit the mold, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re interested in living a better life but can’t seem to find others that think the way you do or want the same things you do, I want you to know two things:
- You are never alone.
- Welcome home.
Whether you’ve been reading this site for a day or 8+ years (hi mom), I appreciate you. Whether you just want to eat better and learn how to do pushups, or you’re interested in deep diving into a community that encourages both healthy and nerdy behavior equally, I’m thankful you’re here.
Actually, the fact that anybody is here is very exciting to me. I started this site in 2008 simply because I couldn’t find anything like it on the internet: a home for nerds that provided no-nonsense, unbiased fitness information. Since then, Nerd Fitness has taken on a life of its own and I couldn’t be more proud of the quality and caliber of the people who embody the NF philosophies and ideals.
This past fall, we had 450 misfits and mutants from 10+ countries attend Camp Nerd Fitness (our big in-person event), and it felt like a giant family reunion. Whether it was people that had been to Camp NF previously, or newbies meeting other members of the community for the first…
Get Outside With Us…
Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2017/04/get-outside-us/
Saturday, April 22nd @ 11am
(trailhead on 2nd Ave, Issaquah)
Tiger Mountain Hike — Intermediate Level
7.2 miles roundtrip and 18oo ft Elevation Gain
RSVP by April 20th
Saturday, May 6th @ 11am
Rainier Beach Stairway Walk
Brunch after — The Stone House Cafe
RSVP by May 1st
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Source http://zenrockfitness.com/2017/04/get-outside-us/
Saturday, April 22nd @ 11am
(trailhead on 2nd Ave, Issaquah)
Tiger Mountain Hike — Intermediate Level
7.2 miles roundtrip and 18oo ft Elevation Gain
RSVP by April 20th
Saturday, May 6th @ 11am
Rainier Beach Stairway Walk
Brunch after — The Stone House Cafe
RSVP by May 1st
The post Get Outside With Us… appeared first on ZenRock Fitness.
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The Power of Staying Put When You Feel Like Running Away
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/5zuJUBenhxk/
“You cannot keep running away from your fears. At some point in life you will have to build up the courage to face and overcome them.” ~Unknown
Last year my family and I relocated overseas from Australia to Singapore, which meant new jobs, new schools, new relationships—an entirely new way of living.
My husband was busy with his work, and I had two wide-eyed children looking up at mummy for direction. A part of me was exited for the challenge, but another part of me, of equal measure, was feeling overwhelmed by the prospect and struggling to let my feelings go. I also knew that the only way out of this emotional prison was through.
This chapter in my own zigzag journey has reconfirmed to me that we never have everything figured out. You think you’ve got it (eureka!), then life throws a curve ball and you take a temporary step backward. And that’s okay.
I would say I’m more of an introvert; give me a good book and I’m happy. Reflecting, writing, and analyzing come naturally to me, whereas extroverting is more of an acquired skill. So the hardest part of our new life, for me, was the social aspect.
Singapore …
Source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tinybuddha/~3/5zuJUBenhxk/
“You cannot keep running away from your fears. At some point in life you will have to build up the courage to face and overcome them.” ~Unknown
Last year my family and I relocated overseas from Australia to Singapore, which meant new jobs, new schools, new relationships—an entirely new way of living.
My husband was busy with his work, and I had two wide-eyed children looking up at mummy for direction. A part of me was exited for the challenge, but another part of me, of equal measure, was feeling overwhelmed by the prospect and struggling to let my feelings go. I also knew that the only way out of this emotional prison was through.
This chapter in my own zigzag journey has reconfirmed to me that we never have everything figured out. You think you’ve got it (eureka!), then life throws a curve ball and you take a temporary step backward. And that’s okay.
I would say I’m more of an introvert; give me a good book and I’m happy. Reflecting, writing, and analyzing come naturally to me, whereas extroverting is more of an acquired skill. So the hardest part of our new life, for me, was the social aspect.
Singapore …
Two different tales: Brighton Marathon 2017
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2017/04/two-different-tales-brighton-marathon.html
One marathon, two runners, two very different tales.
The final She Said, He Said blog from me and the hubs. He popped his marathon cherry with a bang, I crashed and burned.
There’s a video in there somewhere, put your feet up – it’s a long one… (scroll down for the vid if you cba to read, or <a href="https://youtu.be/mnndeD3t…
Source http://www.thefitbits.com/2017/04/two-different-tales-brighton-marathon.html
One marathon, two runners, two very different tales.
The final She Said, He Said blog from me and the hubs. He popped his marathon cherry with a bang, I crashed and burned.
There’s a video in there somewhere, put your feet up – it’s a long one… (scroll down for the vid if you cba to read, or <a href="https://youtu.be/mnndeD3t…
Mix & Match Grain Salad Bowl Recipes
Source http://www.fannetasticfood.com/grain-salad-bowl-recipes/
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that hands-down my favorite lunch is a grain salad bowl – basically salad greens + a grain + a canned bean + some veggies and sauce all mixed together. The grain salad bowl recipes and combinations are endless, so you can mix & match and never get bored, plus it requires no pre-prep and only a few minutes to throw together. You’re also covered on all nutritional bases, so the meal is satisfying, too: fiber-packed whole grains and colorful veggies, plant-based protein, and healthy fats! I thought it was time to share a fun post with some of my favorite grain salad bowl recipes and combinations to give you guys some lunch (or easy dinner) inspiration. So – here’s my formula, so that you can make your own Mix & Match Grain Salad Bowls, too!
Mix + Match Grain Salad Bowl Recipes
1. Start with Greens
Start by filling your bo…
Source http://www.fannetasticfood.com/grain-salad-bowl-recipes/
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you know that hands-down my favorite lunch is a grain salad bowl – basically salad greens + a grain + a canned bean + some veggies and sauce all mixed together. The grain salad bowl recipes and combinations are endless, so you can mix & match and never get bored, plus it requires no pre-prep and only a few minutes to throw together. You’re also covered on all nutritional bases, so the meal is satisfying, too: fiber-packed whole grains and colorful veggies, plant-based protein, and healthy fats! I thought it was time to share a fun post with some of my favorite grain salad bowl recipes and combinations to give you guys some lunch (or easy dinner) inspiration. So – here’s my formula, so that you can make your own Mix & Match Grain Salad Bowls, too!
Mix + Match Grain Salad Bowl Recipes
1. Start with Greens
Start by filling your bo…
17 Things to Do After Yoga Teacher Training
Source http://dailycupofyoga.com/2017/04/11/17-things-to-do-after-yoga-teacher-training/
You completed your teacher training and are now an official yoga instructor. Yay! While all the studying and preparation is complete, there are still a number of other steps you should take. Here are 17 important things you should do after you complete your yoga teacher training.
- Start a “certification” file: Make sure you keep copies of your certification, your attendance records, and a list of the completed classes and grades for each class. This is important information to have on hand when applying for teaching opportunities.
- Get certified in CPR: It may not be required, but becoming certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) shows that you have taken one extra step beyond your yoga teaching certification to be a professional part of the yoga community. And make sure to add that CPR certificate to your certification file!
- Don’t Quit Your Day Job: While the thought of becoming a full time yoga teacher sounds amazing, your chances of filling up your schedule with 20+ classes a week is slim when you’re first starti…
Source http://dailycupofyoga.com/2017/04/11/17-things-to-do-after-yoga-teacher-training/
You completed your teacher training and are now an official yoga instructor. Yay! While all the studying and preparation is complete, there are still a number of other steps you should take. Here are 17 important things you should do after you complete your yoga teacher training.
- Start a “certification” file: Make sure you keep copies of your certification, your attendance records, and a list of the completed classes and grades for each class. This is important information to have on hand when applying for teaching opportunities.
- Get certified in CPR: It may not be required, but becoming certified in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) shows that you have taken one extra step beyond your yoga teaching certification to be a professional part of the yoga community. And make sure to add that CPR certificate to your certification file!
- Don’t Quit Your Day Job: While the thought of becoming a full time yoga teacher sounds amazing, your chances of filling up your schedule with 20+ classes a week is slim when you’re first starti…
Oaky, With Notes Of BS: Why Wine Tasting Struggles To Get It On The Nose
Unlike food — which gives us sensory cues like crunchy and hot, as well as tasting, say, salty — with wine, it’s all about tiny differences in taste and smell. The danger is in getting too poetic.
(Image credit: Charles O’Rear/Getty Images)
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Unlike food — which gives us sensory cues like crunchy and hot, as well as tasting, say, salty — with wine, it’s all about tiny differences in taste and smell. The danger is in getting too poetic.
(Image credit: Charles O’Rear/Getty Images)
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Winning the War on Hunger: Practical Solutions to Overeating
Source http://www.bornfitness.com/overeating/
By design, snacking is supposed to be a good thing. But for many people, it feels like following a carrot on a stick onto a path of overeating.
You know what you’re supposed to do. You’re supposed to spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on some apple slices. The reality: you wind up spooning it—and almost half of the jar—directly into your mouth. Then you wash it down with a bag of trail mix.
You’re supposed to eat a serving of hummus with some veggies. But now the whole tub of Sabra is empty, and after the veggies disappeared so quickly, you broke out a bag of tortilla chips to help finish it off. [After all, it’s a snack, right?]
The healthy snack slide results in two emotions:
- You’re not quite sure why you’re gaining weight (or struggling to lose) because you’re not <…
Source http://www.bornfitness.com/overeating/
By design, snacking is supposed to be a good thing. But for many people, it feels like following a carrot on a stick onto a path of overeating.
You know what you’re supposed to do. You’re supposed to spread a tablespoon of peanut butter on some apple slices. The reality: you wind up spooning it—and almost half of the jar—directly into your mouth. Then you wash it down with a bag of trail mix.
You’re supposed to eat a serving of hummus with some veggies. But now the whole tub of Sabra is empty, and after the veggies disappeared so quickly, you broke out a bag of tortilla chips to help finish it off. [After all, it’s a snack, right?]
The healthy snack slide results in two emotions:
- You’re not quite sure why you’re gaining weight (or struggling to lose) because you’re not <…