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]]>For those who want to incorporate more cardio into their daily schedule, having a dog can help you get out and walk every single day, no matter the weather. It also makes you want to explore different places as doing the same walks every day can get boring. Vitamin D boosts your mood and just breathing in the fresh air after a day at the office can help you to get rid of any stress.
Building stronger muscles, bones, and joints are one of the major benefits of walking. While it can be hard to motivate you to start doing this regularly, when you are a dog owner you have no choice. Your dog needs to be walked to relieve itself and exercise will prevent obesity. Once you start walking every day even for 15-20 minutes it will quickly become a habit you won’t want to stop.
Walking daily is great for your mental health as it gives you time to practice mindfulness and take advantage of being outside in nature. Walking your dog also prevents your dog from doing unwanted behaviors inside the home and creates a strong bond between you and your pet.
Having a dog can also make you more sociable—you are more likely to meet other dog owners and speak to more people on your daily walks. It will also help you to feel part of a community and even start doing longer dog walks if you have people and dogs to walk with.
Walking your dog also provides time for you to train your dogs (and yourself), with lots of recall, eye contact, and other commands.
If you are looking for ways to build healthy habits, especially cardio, having a dog will really help you stay committed to your goals and feel good while doing it. You will always have a reason to walk, which will keep you motivated.
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]]>The post Why You Should Always Eat Before Strength Training appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Your liver breaks down the glycogen as you sweat to maintain your blood glucose levels. Your body stores enough glycogen to support you through a short workout, once this is used up it will use fatty acids for fuel.
Some believe that if you work out on an empty stomach your body will break down the fatty acids sooner, this does happen if you are doing a low to moderate-intensity workout. But in the long term, the effects diminish as the workout intensity increases.
If you skip your pre-workout meal or snack, this could lead to nausea, fatigue, and lightheadedness while you’re working out. A low-intensity workout can be done fasted, like a short walk or a 20-minute yoga class. If you’re lifting weights and working out for 45 minutes to an hour, eating something you will allow the body to have more energy, power, and stamina.
If you train regularly, not eating before a workout can have an effect on how you recover. When you begin your workout in a fasted state, your blood sugar is most likely already low, so you will use up the available glycogen, leaving not enough for your recovery period. If your muscles don’t have enough fuel then this will decrease recovery in the long run.
You can do a fasted workout once in a while, but don’t let it become a habit. If you’re strength training you most likely want to build your muscles and get stronger, but if you aren’t eating before, your muscles will start to feel tired sooner into the workout than they would have if you had eaten.
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]]>The post The Benefits of Eating Iron-Rich Foods appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>To make sure you are getting the right amount of iron per day, you want to make sure to be eating iron-rich foods which include animal protein, beans, seafood, oats, and leafy greens. For those on a plant-based diet, you might want to make sure you eat more foods with vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption. Here are the benefits of eating iron-rich foods.
Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin which transports oxygen into your blood from your lungs, this is very important for your day-to-day body processes and immune system function. Iron also plays a role in the healthy function of the thyroid gland and regulating many hormones in your body.
Iron is also important for the synthesis of connective tissue which has an effect on your hair skin and nails. If you have noticed your skin has lost its glow or your nails are breaking a lot, it would be worth checking your iron levels.
The level of iron in your body may affect your aerobic ability and strength because if oxygen is not able to circulate quickly through your body, this might make you feel tired and weak.
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]]>The post How to Safely Exercise When You’re Sick appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Do not try to do your regular high-intensity workout if you are feeling sick, aim for low to moderate intensity instead. A walk, some yoga, or very light strength training are fine for your body. High-intensity workouts might result in you experiencing a dip in immunity and this will increase the chance of catching another sickness.
Don’t try anything new if you are feeling sick—stick to what you know and do everything on a much lighter and slower level. Be aware of how you are feeling throughout the workout and if you start feeling dizzy or shortness of breath, stop immediately.
Drinking more water than you normally would help your immune system fight the infection. You use more fluid when you are sick—combine that with all the sweat you produce when you work out, it’s extra important for you to stay hydrated.
Prioritize sleep when you are sick, if you are getting a small amount of sleep each night this can have an effect on your immune system and prolong your sickness. Sleep deprivation can also have a negative impact on your workout so make sure you are giving your body a chance to recover.
Don’t push yourself to work out if your body isn’t feeling it. The gym isn’t going anywhere, and you will get better results once you are feeling better.
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]]>The post Fun Activity Dates for All Fitness Fanatics appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Sign up for a 90-minute beginner trapeze class and start swinging and spinning around a bar in the air with the greatest of ease. Even if you have never done it before an instructor will work with your ability level and you will learn to trust each other and use each other for support.
Using all your upper body muscles in this activity you will get to see your date’s skills (or not) as you work your way up a wall. It will get you both out of your comfort zone and make you use your puzzle-solving skills to move from handhold to handhold without falling off the wall. The best part is rappelling down after you reached the top.
A date at a trampoline park shows you aren’t taking yourselves too seriously, as you get to increase your endorphins whilst jumping up and down and laughing at yourselves. You also get to show off your gymnastic skills and move lymphatic fluid through your body. The lymphatic system works with the circulatory system to flush excess fluid and dead blood cells from tissues. So not only are you having a really fun date you are releasing some toxins along the way.
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]]>The post What to Look for When Buying a New Gym Bag appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>If you’re looking for a bag that is fashionable and functional, the Herschel Novel Bag has a large main space and a separate compartment for your sneakers at the bottom. It’s available in different designs, and the fabric is strong and long-lasting.
The Puma Evercat Duffle Bag is the perfect size for carrying around all your gym gear and because it’s black and sleek you can also use it as a weekend travel bag. It also has a shoe compartment to keep away the dirt and it’s affordable and easy to carry.
The Under Armour Undeniable 4.0 duffle bag is made for multi-sport athletes. It’s a little in the higher price range, but the quality is amazing and it has lots of great features for all sports. The material is water resistant so it will keep your clothes dry in the rain and it is really strong so it won’t rip if you’re carrying a tennis racket, a basketball, or a few small weights.
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]]>The post The Top 3 Pieces of Gym Equipment to Buy in 2023 appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>These resistance bands by Buckleband have an actual buckle to open and close the band, so you don’t have to do that awkward shimmy to get it over your knees. They come in four levels of resistance and are really long-lasting and are made for all body parts and exercises.
Bala specializes in producing stunning gym equipment in an array of colors—they have resistance bands, magic circles, ankle and wrist weights, and their jump rope is fabulous. This jump rope has a smooth cord that you can adjust by pushing a button, the handles are weighted and it will make you look good when jumping. It also comes with an extra cord, just in case.
Alo Yoga is known for its beautiful sportswear clothes, but they also have an app with a huge library of gym classes for you to try. The classes range from Vinyasa to Hatha to strength training and pilates classes so you will never get bored. You can try all of the videos from the comfort of your own home and it is 50% off if you purchase it now.
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]]>The post How to Stay Healthy While on Vacation appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Take the time to see the city you’re in by running or walking—you get to see and feel places you wouldn’t normally if you chose a car or bus. Get up early, lace up your sneakers, and take a lovely long walk or leisurely run through the city. Pick a destination to go to so you have a purpose as well as being active.
The easiest way to make sure you stay active on vacation is by bringing your trusted gym clothes with you and keeping them in a place you will see them daily. This will remind you to do something active each day, whether it is a jog or using the hotel gym, or yoga in your room. You have no excuses as you have everything you need with you.
The best way to stick to some sort of routine whilst on vacation is to be organized with your meals. Instead of playing it by ear, make sure you know what restaurants are around and what food is available so you can plan accordingly. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean your healthy lifestyle has to stop.
If you’re going to a city that requires a lot of walking, then make sure you are always wearing your most comfortable footwear. Having blisters or just being generally uncomfortable is going to limit how active you can be that day.
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]]>The post The Best Sneakers for Your Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The Cloud X 3 sneakers are great for all types of workouts because they are really supportive and have high shock absorption. This brand behind the shoes creates sneakers that are light and flexible for strength training as well as cardio.
The Circuit II Cross-Traning sneakers by Hylete are the most supportive and they come with three insoles that you can swap out depending on what activity you are doing. They’re really comfortable for every workout and have cushioning in all the right places, protecting your feet at all times.
No Bull sneakers are really popular in the cross-training community and they come in a variety of styles and colors. You’ll even want to wear them out of the gym. There’s a guard plate which is a 360-degree shield around your foot, so they’re a little bit stiffer than other sneakers, but just as versatile.
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]]>The post 3 Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Lie flat on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight by your side. Push through the feet and start lifting the hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing the glutes at the top. Straighten one leg and point the toes, keeping the knees together and roll down to starting point. Keep the leg straight and go up and down 10 times pushing through the foot on the floor.
For this exercise, all you need is a resistance band. Put the band over both legs and place is above the knees. Hinge the glutes back and sit in a high squat. Start side walking slowly, against the resistance of the band, staying in the squat position. If you don’t have much room you can take two steps to one side and two steps back. Try to do 20 on each side.
Start on all fours, with the hands underneath the shoulders and the knees underneath the hips. Engage the glutes and make sure the hips don’t sway. Lift one bent leg up towards the ceiling, making sure the foot is flexed, squeezing the glutes at the top. Bring down to the start position. Do 15 on each side. You can make it harder by adding some leg weights or putting a dumbbell behind the knee crease.
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]]>The post All the Health Benefits of Being a Dog Owner appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>For those who want to incorporate more cardio into their daily schedule, having a dog can help you get out and walk every single day, no matter the weather. It also makes you want to explore different places as doing the same walks every day can get boring. Vitamin D boosts your mood and just breathing in the fresh air after a day at the office can help you to get rid of any stress.
Building stronger muscles, bones, and joints are one of the major benefits of walking. While it can be hard to motivate you to start doing this regularly, when you are a dog owner you have no choice. Your dog needs to be walked to relieve itself and exercise will prevent obesity. Once you start walking every day even for 15-20 minutes it will quickly become a habit you won’t want to stop.
Walking daily is great for your mental health as it gives you time to practice mindfulness and take advantage of being outside in nature. Walking your dog also prevents your dog from doing unwanted behaviors inside the home and creates a strong bond between you and your pet.
Having a dog can also make you more sociable—you are more likely to meet other dog owners and speak to more people on your daily walks. It will also help you to feel part of a community and even start doing longer dog walks if you have people and dogs to walk with.
Walking your dog also provides time for you to train your dogs (and yourself), with lots of recall, eye contact, and other commands.
If you are looking for ways to build healthy habits, especially cardio, having a dog will really help you stay committed to your goals and feel good while doing it. You will always have a reason to walk, which will keep you motivated.
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]]>The post Why You Should Always Eat Before Strength Training appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Your liver breaks down the glycogen as you sweat to maintain your blood glucose levels. Your body stores enough glycogen to support you through a short workout, once this is used up it will use fatty acids for fuel.
Some believe that if you work out on an empty stomach your body will break down the fatty acids sooner, this does happen if you are doing a low to moderate-intensity workout. But in the long term, the effects diminish as the workout intensity increases.
If you skip your pre-workout meal or snack, this could lead to nausea, fatigue, and lightheadedness while you’re working out. A low-intensity workout can be done fasted, like a short walk or a 20-minute yoga class. If you’re lifting weights and working out for 45 minutes to an hour, eating something you will allow the body to have more energy, power, and stamina.
If you train regularly, not eating before a workout can have an effect on how you recover. When you begin your workout in a fasted state, your blood sugar is most likely already low, so you will use up the available glycogen, leaving not enough for your recovery period. If your muscles don’t have enough fuel then this will decrease recovery in the long run.
You can do a fasted workout once in a while, but don’t let it become a habit. If you’re strength training you most likely want to build your muscles and get stronger, but if you aren’t eating before, your muscles will start to feel tired sooner into the workout than they would have if you had eaten.
The post Why You Should Always Eat Before Strength Training appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post The Benefits of Eating Iron-Rich Foods appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>To make sure you are getting the right amount of iron per day, you want to make sure to be eating iron-rich foods which include animal protein, beans, seafood, oats, and leafy greens. For those on a plant-based diet, you might want to make sure you eat more foods with vitamin C, which enhances iron absorption. Here are the benefits of eating iron-rich foods.
Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin which transports oxygen into your blood from your lungs, this is very important for your day-to-day body processes and immune system function. Iron also plays a role in the healthy function of the thyroid gland and regulating many hormones in your body.
Iron is also important for the synthesis of connective tissue which has an effect on your hair skin and nails. If you have noticed your skin has lost its glow or your nails are breaking a lot, it would be worth checking your iron levels.
The level of iron in your body may affect your aerobic ability and strength because if oxygen is not able to circulate quickly through your body, this might make you feel tired and weak.
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]]>The post How to Safely Exercise When You’re Sick appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Do not try to do your regular high-intensity workout if you are feeling sick, aim for low to moderate intensity instead. A walk, some yoga, or very light strength training are fine for your body. High-intensity workouts might result in you experiencing a dip in immunity and this will increase the chance of catching another sickness.
Don’t try anything new if you are feeling sick—stick to what you know and do everything on a much lighter and slower level. Be aware of how you are feeling throughout the workout and if you start feeling dizzy or shortness of breath, stop immediately.
Drinking more water than you normally would help your immune system fight the infection. You use more fluid when you are sick—combine that with all the sweat you produce when you work out, it’s extra important for you to stay hydrated.
Prioritize sleep when you are sick, if you are getting a small amount of sleep each night this can have an effect on your immune system and prolong your sickness. Sleep deprivation can also have a negative impact on your workout so make sure you are giving your body a chance to recover.
Don’t push yourself to work out if your body isn’t feeling it. The gym isn’t going anywhere, and you will get better results once you are feeling better.
The post How to Safely Exercise When You’re Sick appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post Fun Activity Dates for All Fitness Fanatics appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Sign up for a 90-minute beginner trapeze class and start swinging and spinning around a bar in the air with the greatest of ease. Even if you have never done it before an instructor will work with your ability level and you will learn to trust each other and use each other for support.
Using all your upper body muscles in this activity you will get to see your date’s skills (or not) as you work your way up a wall. It will get you both out of your comfort zone and make you use your puzzle-solving skills to move from handhold to handhold without falling off the wall. The best part is rappelling down after you reached the top.
A date at a trampoline park shows you aren’t taking yourselves too seriously, as you get to increase your endorphins whilst jumping up and down and laughing at yourselves. You also get to show off your gymnastic skills and move lymphatic fluid through your body. The lymphatic system works with the circulatory system to flush excess fluid and dead blood cells from tissues. So not only are you having a really fun date you are releasing some toxins along the way.
The post Fun Activity Dates for All Fitness Fanatics appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post What to Look for When Buying a New Gym Bag appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>If you’re looking for a bag that is fashionable and functional, the Herschel Novel Bag has a large main space and a separate compartment for your sneakers at the bottom. It’s available in different designs, and the fabric is strong and long-lasting.
The Puma Evercat Duffle Bag is the perfect size for carrying around all your gym gear and because it’s black and sleek you can also use it as a weekend travel bag. It also has a shoe compartment to keep away the dirt and it’s affordable and easy to carry.
The Under Armour Undeniable 4.0 duffle bag is made for multi-sport athletes. It’s a little in the higher price range, but the quality is amazing and it has lots of great features for all sports. The material is water resistant so it will keep your clothes dry in the rain and it is really strong so it won’t rip if you’re carrying a tennis racket, a basketball, or a few small weights.
The post What to Look for When Buying a New Gym Bag appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post The Top 3 Pieces of Gym Equipment to Buy in 2023 appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>These resistance bands by Buckleband have an actual buckle to open and close the band, so you don’t have to do that awkward shimmy to get it over your knees. They come in four levels of resistance and are really long-lasting and are made for all body parts and exercises.
Bala specializes in producing stunning gym equipment in an array of colors—they have resistance bands, magic circles, ankle and wrist weights, and their jump rope is fabulous. This jump rope has a smooth cord that you can adjust by pushing a button, the handles are weighted and it will make you look good when jumping. It also comes with an extra cord, just in case.
Alo Yoga is known for its beautiful sportswear clothes, but they also have an app with a huge library of gym classes for you to try. The classes range from Vinyasa to Hatha to strength training and pilates classes so you will never get bored. You can try all of the videos from the comfort of your own home and it is 50% off if you purchase it now.
The post The Top 3 Pieces of Gym Equipment to Buy in 2023 appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post How to Stay Healthy While on Vacation appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Take the time to see the city you’re in by running or walking—you get to see and feel places you wouldn’t normally if you chose a car or bus. Get up early, lace up your sneakers, and take a lovely long walk or leisurely run through the city. Pick a destination to go to so you have a purpose as well as being active.
The easiest way to make sure you stay active on vacation is by bringing your trusted gym clothes with you and keeping them in a place you will see them daily. This will remind you to do something active each day, whether it is a jog or using the hotel gym, or yoga in your room. You have no excuses as you have everything you need with you.
The best way to stick to some sort of routine whilst on vacation is to be organized with your meals. Instead of playing it by ear, make sure you know what restaurants are around and what food is available so you can plan accordingly. Just because you’re on vacation does not mean your healthy lifestyle has to stop.
If you’re going to a city that requires a lot of walking, then make sure you are always wearing your most comfortable footwear. Having blisters or just being generally uncomfortable is going to limit how active you can be that day.
The post How to Stay Healthy While on Vacation appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The post The Best Sneakers for Your Workouts appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>The Cloud X 3 sneakers are great for all types of workouts because they are really supportive and have high shock absorption. This brand behind the shoes creates sneakers that are light and flexible for strength training as well as cardio.
The Circuit II Cross-Traning sneakers by Hylete are the most supportive and they come with three insoles that you can swap out depending on what activity you are doing. They’re really comfortable for every workout and have cushioning in all the right places, protecting your feet at all times.
No Bull sneakers are really popular in the cross-training community and they come in a variety of styles and colors. You’ll even want to wear them out of the gym. There’s a guard plate which is a 360-degree shield around your foot, so they’re a little bit stiffer than other sneakers, but just as versatile.
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]]>The post 3 Glute Exercises You Can Do at Home appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.
]]>Lie flat on a yoga mat with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your arms should be straight by your side. Push through the feet and start lifting the hips up towards the ceiling, squeezing the glutes at the top. Straighten one leg and point the toes, keeping the knees together and roll down to starting point. Keep the leg straight and go up and down 10 times pushing through the foot on the floor.
For this exercise, all you need is a resistance band. Put the band over both legs and place is above the knees. Hinge the glutes back and sit in a high squat. Start side walking slowly, against the resistance of the band, staying in the squat position. If you don’t have much room you can take two steps to one side and two steps back. Try to do 20 on each side.
Start on all fours, with the hands underneath the shoulders and the knees underneath the hips. Engage the glutes and make sure the hips don’t sway. Lift one bent leg up towards the ceiling, making sure the foot is flexed, squeezing the glutes at the top. Bring down to the start position. Do 15 on each side. You can make it harder by adding some leg weights or putting a dumbbell behind the knee crease.
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