It’s far from a restful location, but there are still tricks you can use to get decent sleep in the hospital. Image Credit: Courtney Hale/iStock/GettyImages In This Article Why Hospital Sleep Matters Why It’s Tricky Tips The hospital’s not the destination for a good night’s sleep: lights are bright, sheets are scratchy and noise levels…
Deadlifts, push-ups and lunges are among the best functional fitness exercises. Image Credit: Fly View Productions/E+/GettyImages In This Article What Is It? Functional Fitness vs. Strength Training Benefits Sample Workout Bottom Line Movements like climbing stairs, carting a trash can out to the curb and squatting down to load the washing machine may seem like…
Child’s pose, Cossack squats and side planks are examples of exercises to strengthen and relax you before bed. Image Credit: Goodboy Picture Company/E+/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Exercises Benefits Tips Sometimes your body needs a little movement to help you relax before catching some shut-eye. However, engaging in an invigorating sweat session before your head…
Image Credit: South_agency/E+/GettyImages In This Article How to Do it Benefits Add to Your Routine Many of us struggle with tight lats and triceps. We use these muscles for lots of exercises, and they can get stiff when we sit all day at work. The bad news: Over time, tight lats and tris can negatively…
Alligator crawl benefits include working your core and arms, stretching your hip flexors and building shoulder stability. Image Credit: Westend61/Westend61/GettyImages In This Article Instructions Benefits Donkey kicks to inchworms and bear planks — there’s no shortage of exercises inspired by animals. Now, you can add alligator crawls to the list. Advertisement The full-body exercise –…
The benefits of a barre workout include building muscle mass in a low-impact way. Image Credit: kovaciclea/E+/GettyImages In This Article The Workout Barre Benefits First, let’s clear up one common misconception about barre: It’s not a dance workout. Advertisement Yes, it includes ballet-based strength exercises (as well as elements of Pilates and yoga). You will…
Dancing for a few minutes each hour is a great way to get more movement into your day. Image Credit: FG Trade/E+/GettyImages Your body works most efficiently when it has regular movement. In fact, your body lets you know, in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways, that it is craving more exercise. Advertisement Most people equate…
Challenge yourself with this 15-minute body-weight workout that tests your entire body. Image Credit: FluxFactory/E+/GettyImages There tends to be a stigma around body-weight exercises, but the truth is, you can get stronger and build muscle with just a 15-minute body-weight workout — and if you challenge yourself enough, build as much strength and muscle as…
Box jumps, pogo hops and depth falls are among the best plyometric exercises for runners. Image Credit: martin-dm/E+/GettyImages If you want to get faster or feel stronger when you run, incorporating plyometric exercises into your cross-training routine may be your answer. Advertisement Plyometrics are moves that involve jumping, bounding and quick force production. In conjunction…
