It's a new year--which means it's time for me to shake things up in my workout routine. As part of my “New Year, Better Body” health and fitness program, my trainer, has incorporated kettlebell exercises into my resistance training routines and they clearly are my favorite part of the workout. He added kettlebells to my program [...]
Pilates is a workout routine that involves movements of your body controlled by using machines or equipment such as fit ball to achieve abdominal strength, coordination and balance, and postural awareness. Joseph Pilates introduced this routine in the 1920s in the United States. This routine has recently become popular around the world. "Clinical Pilates has [...]
With winter in full swing for many of us, its time to reflect on the year we just had and to also plan for the year ahead. There are a few things I like to do to plan for my upcoming year, once I have finished thinking about the one just gone, of course. Planning for [...]
It’s no surprise that yoga is beneficial for your overall health and well being, but did you know that it’s important for musicians, too? If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument, exercising should be a part of your daily routine. Read on to find out why! (We’ll also share several fun exercises, in addition to [...]
Fitness wearables have been a hot trend for several years now, but research shows many people stop using them after the first six months or so. That's because transforming your fitness routine requires more than just wearing a tracker. You still need internal motivation, and you need to know how to integrate the information from your [...]
For some couples, sex is the most natural, effortless thing in the world. For others, it is a source of great frustration that has a detrimental effect on other aspects of their relationship. Even the most sexually compatible couples go through periods of stress, miscommunication, and hardship that can impact their intimacy. When these challenges arise, [...]
People tend to look and feel old with time and that's something strongly linked to things like diet, lifestyle, and physical engagement. How you appear and feel inside is dependent on your routine and habits. All of us want to look our best and stay young, so going the extra mile for added health and wellness [...]
For many of us who love yoga, finding the right yoga wear adds significantly to our comfort and enjoyment of the practice. Fabric, style and fit really matter, so it is no surprise that we are always on the lookout for cool yoga leggings. wеаrіttоhеаrt.соm іѕ excited to аnnоunсе thе ѕаlе of [...]
When you look good you feel better about yourself. However, there are many things that contribute to your looks. Looking good involves more than just putting on a nice outfit it requires eating a healthy diet, getting plenty of rest, exercise, your makeup, your hair and caring for your skin. Luckily, you have the ability to [...]
I have a guilty secret to share. It’s been creeping up on me over the last few months. I’ve been worrying about my parenting skills. Am I letting down my son? Or simply indulging him? It all started when we got him a cheap smartphone for his 5th birthday. Ever since then, he has become obsessed [...]
If you haven’t been exercising for some time but you want to get your fitness back on track, signing up for a Pilates class is a great place to start. Pilates, after all, is a low-impact workout that’s slow and steady and utterly adjustable to whatever physical condition you’re in right now. Developed by Joseph Pilates, [...]
It’s that time of the year again when we desperately try to steer clear of crowded buses and waiting rooms filled with people who are fighting off yet another sneeze attack. The transitioning, fickle weather of fall is the perfect nesting environment for many germs, and as such, it provides plenty of opportunities for our immune [...]
No matter what your motivation is for becoming vegan or becoming a vegan couple, the best ways to efficiently switch to a vegan diet is to take it slow. Stopping consumption of dairy and meat immediately will disrupt your bodily functions and is pretty tough to do if you’ve been hogging on cream cheese and beef [...]
Whether you're brand new to yoga or you're currently obsessed, creating your own space to practice at home is an awesome idea regardless of your experience level. Why? Consider the following benefits to creating your home studio for starters... You'll save money in the long-run: after all, gym memberships and yoga classes can certainly add up [...]
Clean living and mindfulness are ever-so-trendy right now, and so they should be, as your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical wellbeing. With the booming digital world taking over our lives and decreasing our attention span, mind-body workouts are now more important than ever and should form part of your personal fitness plan. [...]
Most of the women that were fit and working out before pregnancy, even during the pregnancy to some extent, tend to have ambitious plans regarding their postpartum days. To get rid of the few extra pounds and get in the shape within a few weeks sounds fairly easy, but most of them face the facts quite [...]
For most people that don’t already go to the gym every day, it’s a place they only visit after the holidays or just before beach season starts. However, there are solid benefits to going to the gym every day. You can make it a lifestyle to frequent a gym regardless of the weather outside or the [...]
Everyone desires the perfect body, trim and toned with no ounce of fat anywhere. When working out, you tend to lose weight everywhere, even the posterior as it stores fat. You need to work out your posterior to tone it and give it a lift. A great backside looks fabulous in a pair of jeans. One [...]
“I woke up on the wrong side of the bed” This is a popular excuse when you feel grumpy and irritated and not in the mood for the day. The mood that you are in the morning is important as it will make or break your day. You can’t be productive if you are not in [...]
It's no secret that seeing legitimate weight loss results takes time, effort and consistency. However, at what point does your dedication and consistency actually work against you? Nobody wants to slow down during their fitness journey, especially once they start seeing results in the mirror. That being said, sometimes you just plain need to take a [...]
We all want to live happier and healthier lives: that's a no-brainer. However, the time and financial commitments related to embracing a fitter lifestyle can be overwhelming and downright frustrating. Not everyone can afford to have their lives revolve around the gym; likewise, splashing cash on a gym membership simply isn't a reality for those of [...]
Having a personal trainer may sound like something only the rich and famous can afford. The truth is that a fitness trainer isn’t just about losing weight or having a six-pack. There are many reasons to hire a fitness trainer. Whether you are a little unmotivated in your workout, you have hit a plateau, or you [...]
You think your workout is complete and there is no need to incorporate yoga? Think again! There are actually plenty of good reasons to integrate yoga into your workout routine. Read on for the details.. Is your workout making you flexible enough? Let's face it--a normal workout will build strength, stamina and endurance, but flexibility lags far behind [...]
Did you know that the way you start your day could also define the way you end it? Doing things in a hurry and running to get to work will have a negative impact on your state of mind. With these simple hacks, you can learn how to improve your day even before leaving the house. [...]
