World Spine Day highlights how sedentary office work contributes to back pain, emphasizing the importance of regular movement and proper posture for spinal health.
Category: Exercise
Exercise is a type of physical activity that is specifically designed to enhance or maintain one or more components of physical fitness, such as cardiovascular endurance, strength, flexibility, and balance.
Giving Gravity ‘the Boot’
Gravity influences body strength and posture, with exercise and inversion boots offering potential benefits against its adverse effects.
A ‘little workout’ is a good thing . . . .
An abbreviated workout can be a temporary replacement for a full workout when time is short. Time constraints, commonplace in modern society, can and do interrupt workout consistency. Through recurring episodes of interruption, waning exercise consistency may begin, and become justifiable, due to intermittent time shortages. Attained physical gains can be maintained and can increase by committing to consistent(ly) exercising. Lack of time can be the impetus for devising concise exercise routines that can be utilized when needed
Facets of Wellbeing . . .
The human form draws energy from both internal and external sources, supporting bodily health and spiritual pursuits. Physical and spiritual unity empowers individuals to navigate life's journey with purpose and wellness.
Personal Pranayama Practice
Pranayama, a breath control practice, enhances energy, focus, and lung capacity. Traditionally, it's practiced lying, standing, or sitting, but walking variations which promote sense withdrawal and concentration are advanced. This method requires a calm, established traditional practice.
Prostate Cancer / Black Men
Black men are disproportionately affected by prostate cancer due to genetics, hormone levels, and lifestyle. Regular exercise, healthy diet, and timely check-ups can help reduce the risk and impact of this disease.
Youth(fulness)
Humanity's timeless pursuit of eternal youth spans across cultures and myths, but the elixir of immortality remains elusive. Scientific research offers insights into life-enhancing factors, including supplementation and exercise. Brain health is crucial for aging well. While the "Youth Eternal" remains undiscovered, healthy living choices can promote graceful and functional aging.
Movement is beneficial
Regularly engaging the body's multi-directional capacity through exercises involving multiple planes of motion and joints enhances functional physical capacity. Modern society's sedentary lifestyle leads to physical degradation. Incorporating compound exercises that engage the entire body and challenge biomechanical stability is crucial for maintaining functional longevity.
Electrolytes – Hydration
The need for proper physiological mineral balance is tantamount during this time of the year.
Movement according to N.A.S.A
The axiom ‘Movement is Life’ is often repeated regarding health and well-being. Exercise is an integral to slowing the natural process of aging and age related maladies. Yet, many opt for an easier way . . . . that of avoiding exercise. The book written by NASA Scientist Joan Vernikos, Sitting Kills, Moving Heals, extolls the benefits of consistent basic movement, in addition to exercise, for the (human) body. One should say to themselves daily ‘Move More, Live Better’.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 