“Pain is Gain” and Other Fitness Myths to Ignore

Eileen O-Shanassy Fitness, Fitness Must Reads August 25, 2017August 22, 2017fitness, fitness tips, ideas, myths, tips, tricks, workout

Are You Receiving Bad Fitness Advice?

People who workout are subject to all kinds of fitness myths and exercise advice. While some of it is helpful, much of it is not. Good or bad, your friends are probably well-intentioned in what advice and tips they offer, but knowing how to sort fact from fiction is important for any athlete — beginner or elite. Getting fit is different for everyone and depends on their situation, their body, and many other factors. Make sure you follow fact-based rules that fit with your situation as you exercise more. Here are some fitness myths ripe for bursting:

Best Exercises for a Strong Spine

Eileen O-Shanassy DIY Workouts July 7, 2017July 7, 2017back, exercise, flexibility, ideas, spine, strength, tips, workout

What’s the Best Way to Get a Strong Spine?

If you are a person who suffers from chronic lower back pain or have recently suffered trauma to your spinal cord or back because of an accident, you will need to do some stretching and therapy to get back to the way you were, pre-trauma. Even sitting at at desk all day or being more sedentary can have a negative effect on your spine and back. Knowing the right way to care for, exercise, and stretch this area will help you to feel better and have more mobility.

Recovery Tips for Sore Legs

Eileen O-Shanassy DIY Workouts, Fitness June 16, 2017June 17, 2017cardio, exercise, ideas, leg, muscle recovery, run, running, soreness

How to Avoid Sore Legs

It’s no secret that running is one of the best exercises. It’s cheap and easy to get started, and it is a great way to get your heart pumping, muscles engaged, and burn calories. There’s no feeling quite like lacing up your sneakers and hitting the trail, or finishing that 5k you’ve been prepping for. That is, until you wake up the next day after an intense run and can barely move. Unfortunately, muscle soreness and running tend to go hand in hand. Instead of suffering through the pain for the next couple of days, take a look at these runner’s secrets to help combat sore legs after a big run.

How to Get Into Shape Again After Winter

Eileen O-Shanassy Fitness Must Reads March 15, 2017June 12, 2017exercise, fitness, ideas, in shape, tip, winter

Let’s Get Into Shape Again

It’s often hard to feel motivated to exercise during the winter months when facing frigid temperatures and tall snowdrifts. This doesn’t even take into account those with seasonal depression. So how can you get into shape again after winter? Find out below!
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Tips for Better Fitness, Even with a Disability

Eileen O-Shanassy Motivation February 27, 2017June 12, 2017disabilty, fitness, food, health, ideas, tips, wellness

Better Fitness… Anytime!

About 10 percent of the world’s population, or 650 million people, suffer from a disability. Regardless of physical or mental limitations, it is imperative that an individual has the highest level of health and wellness possible.
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