tag:www.natwincities.com,2005:/categories/fit-body?page=2Fit Body Fit Body | Natural Awakenings Twin Cities Page 2Healthy Living Healthy Planet2021-03-11T15:35:48-06:00urn:uuid:aebb3466-bd46-41e8-834a-9fede252a9b22019-08-16T00:08:43-05:002021-03-11T15:35:48-06:00Building Better Bones: Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health2017-09-29 18:18:31 -0500Kathleen BarnesEven in our later years, we can strengthen our bones with the right targeted movements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a92f35c9-fda2-4cc9-abb2-ba9b552af97c2019-08-16T00:08:40-05:002019-08-16T00:08:40-05:00Yoga Eases Eating Disorders: Regular Practice Reduces Anxiety and Depression2017-08-31 11:14:59 -0500AnonymousIn two studies, regular yoga classes or individual practice lowered anxiety, depression and negative thoughts in people with eating disorders.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1f44e62c-cff4-4270-8f32-cd1c5913ecc52019-08-15T23:43:48-05:002021-03-11T15:17:30-06:00Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track2017-08-31 11:14:20 -0500Marlaina DonatoThe prominent New York yoga teacher counsels us never to berate ourselves about our practice and to set aside time for asanas and exploration of different yoga traditions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:04b80911-4e7b-4789-8d14-d6f993d54c082019-08-15T23:56:12-05:002021-07-15T16:20:55-05:00Take a Hike: Escape into Nature with a Day Trip2017-07-31 11:12:04 -0500Marlaina DonatoBlissful moments in nature can be found just minutes away from home, if we know where to look.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:359fc79a-93fa-4059-a781-2a0de9fcb1fa2019-08-16T00:01:26-05:002019-08-16T00:01:27-05:00Tart Cherry Aids Runner Performance: Improves Times, Decreases Inflammation2017-06-30 10:24:04 -0500AnonymousYoung adult distance runners in Texas taking a powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days improved their running time and reported a third less muscle soreness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fe2f56b5-fe5a-4408-9af4-705aa9b57ce42019-08-16T00:23:12-05:002019-08-16T00:23:12-05:00Four Reasons to Break a Sweat: The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins2017-06-30 10:23:48 -0500Deanna MinichPesticide, plastic phthalate, heavy metal and BPA chemicals efficiently exit our body when we perspire during a workout, sauna or sunny walk.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:944c830c-6ecf-4365-8f9a-9f6e6b5776ae2019-08-15T23:12:37-05:002019-08-15T23:12:37-05:00New Ways to Court Fitness: Racquets and Paddles Get a Sporting Makeover2017-05-31 11:24:48 -0500Randy KambicTwo fresh new faces on tennis courts these days are pickleball, a fun mixture of tennis, squash and table tennis, and cardio tennis, honing skills amid high-intensity aerobic action.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:54cf182a-eef1-49fc-a339-71600015b8df2019-08-15T23:11:58-05:002019-08-15T23:11:58-05:00High-Intensity Workouts May Keep People Coming Back: Irregular Exercisers Find HIIT Enjoyable2017-05-31 11:04:32 -0500AnonymousSedentary Canadian adults that underwent high-intensity interval training found it more enjoyable that those who performed ongoing moderate exercise.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9361dc51-f582-42ac-b6de-5acbdc79baa52019-08-16T00:20:19-05:002019-08-16T00:20:19-05:00Mastering Self-Defense: Staying Aware Avoids Problems2017-04-28 11:20:44 -0500Aimee HughesEffective self-defense comes when we move mindfully through environments and know how to safely redirect an opponent’s energy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:38fd1742-7163-4dcb-9435-e97847da10882019-08-15T23:37:24-05:002019-08-15T23:37:24-05:00Not-So-Speedy Pedaling Boosts Benefits: Ideal Biking Pace2017-04-28 10:48:06 -0500AnonymousBiking a half hour to work improves brain function, but if pollution hangs in the air, a moderate pace of 8 miles per hour tests best for overall health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ed9602da-37b0-4a2a-af84-9692a4a83c5f2019-08-15T23:43:20-05:002019-08-15T23:43:20-05:00Barefoot Running Improves Technique: Ditch the Shoes for Better Form2017-03-31 09:21:00 -0500AnonymousSpanish athletes that ran barefoot for 12 weeks during a study saw positive changes in their foot rotation while running and landed more often in a desirable mid-foot position.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:43740b6c-cb0d-48ae-9b50-6d5a84423c0e2019-08-15T23:23:19-05:002019-08-15T23:23:19-05:00Run Fun: Races Beckon Beginners2017-03-31 09:20:00 -0500Aimee HughesSpring is a fine time to lace up our running shoes and head for the road or trail; maybe even start training for a community race.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3ad8e844-42b0-4a76-acc3-27c7e7931cdd2019-08-15T23:16:46-05:002022-09-30T17:41:23-05:00Hello Gyro: Workouts Use Natural Body Patterns2017-02-28 11:45:28 -0600Aimee HughesGyrotonic exercise, the latest trend in fitness studios, uses special equipment to enable smooth, circular motions that make the body more fluid and supple.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a2928f57-c44b-41ec-8986-8415eed9893c2019-08-16T00:09:56-05:002019-08-16T00:09:56-05:00Fit For Life: How to Stay Healthy, Flexible and Strong2017-01-31 12:28:46 -0600Aimee HughesThe human body is designed to wear well at least through age 70, and with the right exercise, diet and activities, we can push that number higher.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a728e856-83bb-4170-a12f-79c9792f9e7a2019-08-15T23:02:31-05:002019-08-15T23:02:31-05:00Exercise in Midlife Helps Preserve Mental Sharpness: Keeps Cognitive Impairment at Bay2016-12-28 12:43:58 -0600AnonymousA Finnish twins study found that people that exercised physically in middle age were less likely to be cognitively impaired when elderly.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:227221bf-0438-4516-827a-9723ba506fc62019-08-16T00:15:47-05:002019-08-16T00:15:47-05:00Body Sculpt with Kettlebells: Workouts Burn Fat and Tone Muscle2016-12-28 12:43:00 -0600Taylor GeigerKettlebells are coming of age, delivering a speeded-up, full-body workout that burns as many calories as a six-minute mile.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5c407e99-e175-4283-8611-d5cbfd4417892019-08-15T23:13:13-05:002019-08-15T23:13:13-05:00Fitness 2017: New Year’s Resolutions that Stick2016-11-30 11:33:44 -0600Aimee HughesGuidance from a personal trainer, clear goals and an ability to forgive our own slip-ups are key to staying on track with an exercise program.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:753c281f-55e6-44a4-8246-249eda40374d2019-08-15T23:24:32-05:002019-08-15T23:24:32-05:00Pilates Unbound: New Fusions with Yoga, Dance and Boxing2016-10-31 10:45:29 -0500Aimee HughesAs Pilates expands its reach and creative potential, it goes beyond improving people’s posture to enhance coordination and self-confidence and reduce stress.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5a3a7d0e-c9a5-4945-9e7d-54509b16d7d82019-08-15T23:05:30-05:002019-08-15T23:05:30-05:00Music Makes Exercise Easier: Provides a Workout Boost2016-10-31 10:13:35 -0500AnonymousIndividuals that worked out to music rather than silence felt less fatigued and exercised more effectively.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:87ca2208-dc93-4ce1-a3bc-3cd0e14b98b72019-08-16T00:21:21-05:002019-08-16T00:21:22-05:00Senior Joggers Enjoy Youthful Metabolic Rate: Benefits of Running Later in Life2016-09-30 10:00:17 -0500AnonymousRunners older than 65 that run three times a week burn oxygen at the same rate as 20-year-old runners, thus expending a similar amount of metabolic energy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0835f4f9-6904-46ae-80d6-c10d04a38a4a2019-08-15T23:24:28-05:002020-09-01T10:16:08-05:00Sweat Can Transfer Happiness: Contagious Emotional State2016-09-30 10:00:00 -0500AnonymousIn a double-blind study involving armpit pads and cameras recording facial expressions, Dutch researchers have found that positive emotions can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:33cbb1ae-8819-414b-a8f5-4aaa4d39df522019-08-15T23:59:30-05:002019-08-15T23:59:30-05:00Walking Meditation: The Calming and Centering Effects of Labyrinths2016-09-30 09:59:47 -0500Gina McGalliardFor those of us that want to meditate but can’t sit still, labyrinths provide an active way to get in touch with our innermost self.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:27309b07-bd56-41fc-b4a2-c79a5e63af5f2019-08-15T23:32:02-05:002022-09-30T17:41:14-05:00Relax and Unwind: Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing2016-08-31 12:43:32 -0500Meredith MontgomeryIf even touching our toes is too much of a stretch, restorative yoga might be a good first move. It uses pillows, blocks and blankets to support the body in deeply healthful asanas.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:466baa7a-cfda-4cae-89c5-d63b6cc27e3b2019-08-15T23:38:56-05:002019-08-15T23:38:56-05:00Just Walk: 22 Minutes a Day Boosts Well-Being2016-07-29 10:50:07 -0500Randy KambicThe good news about walking keeps mounting: A brisk stroll reduces anxiety and depression, helps us think more clearly and fosters honest shared conversation.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f1f564c7-67bf-4656-bcf4-ba6963c7b67d2019-08-15T23:12:21-05:002019-08-15T23:12:21-05:00Zen Golf: Master the Mind to Master the Game2016-06-30 10:13:46 -0500Aimee HughesMore golfers are turning to meditation, breathing and visualization to keep their minds focused and free of distraction.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:afd6feca-750c-4f9a-8a13-26a6295674372019-08-15T23:11:00-05:002019-08-15T23:11:00-05:00Unsafe Playfields: Artificial Surfaces Pose Risks2016-05-31 10:09:36 -0500AnonymousAthletes suffer more injuries on artificial turf, and now the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has called for new studies to determine if links exist between synthetic surfaces and cancer in young athletes.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:54e3d263-c4a6-49e2-909e-f4ff5994858a2019-08-15T23:44:40-05:002019-08-15T23:44:40-05:00Buff and Balanced: Bodybuilders Turn to Yoga2016-05-31 10:09:33 -0500Aimee HughesYoga, with its long slow stretches and inner focus, complements and balances the physical iron-pumping and competitive culture of bodybuilding.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:229d99d2-c314-484f-af14-2292ba164fc82019-08-16T00:08:00-05:002019-08-16T00:08:00-05:00Facial Fitness: Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck2016-04-29 11:02:50 -0500Kathleen BarnesCrows’ feet and wrinkles need not mark the passage of years; just follow these easy DIY routines.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7864ccdc-fc61-4ab0-a098-4d5cd471d4792019-08-15T23:09:01-05:002019-08-15T23:09:01-05:00Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease: Patients Experience Improved Well-Being2016-03-31 09:48:26 -0500AnonymousA review of 33 studies found that Tai Chi reduces depression and muscle stiffness and increases well-being for patients with some chronic conditions.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:34d0adf2-e97a-430e-9451-bd0634770d932019-08-15T23:03:51-05:002019-08-15T23:03:51-05:00Millennials’ Take on Fitness: They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts2016-03-31 09:48:01 -0500Derek FlanzraichMore attuned to fit muscles than fat rolls, millennials are remaking the exercise world with workouts that are intense, social and customizable.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c967df2f-a67b-4767-93c3-134a24b016912019-08-16T00:12:30-05:002021-08-26T18:07:05-05:00Rolling for Fitness: DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility2016-02-29 16:15:18 -0600Randy KambicRollers that rub out muscle kinks are the latest fitness trend, offering self-massage relief to everyone from soccer players to stiffening seniors.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:922f9030-6318-4087-a46a-e4a62f2c435b2019-08-15T23:11:33-05:002019-08-15T23:11:33-05:00Gliding Across Snowscapes: Cross-Country Ski to Explore Winter’s Wonders2016-01-29 10:43:00 -0600Randy KambicIt lacks the speed and intensity of downhill skiing, but that’s the charm of cross-country skiing for those that love quiet time in nature while losing weight and building muscle.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eef6abe9-41c0-44d7-8844-11abb39dee8e2019-08-15T23:16:20-05:002021-03-22T13:47:55-05:00The Power of Conscious Dance: Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit2015-12-29 16:23:13 -0600Gail CondrickPeople are flocking to dance exercise workouts combining moving meditation and self-expression that has dancers glowing.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a98d2265-9980-4b58-a549-1eff0c8b1c9c2019-08-16T00:16:35-05:002022-09-30T17:41:26-05:00Airplane Yoga: Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey2015-11-30 10:26:05 -0600Cynthia BowmanWith certain movements, we can avoid the stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet that often accompany long plane flights.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8db24b36-2a1c-4267-b96b-6a7932c30c0f2019-08-15T23:40:00-05:002019-08-15T23:40:00-05:00Barre Your Way to Better Fitness: Ballet-Inspired Workouts Create Long and Lean Muscles2015-10-30 09:58:59 -0500Lynda BassettImagine having a ballerina’s grace, strength and flexibility… that’s the potential of barre, which combines ballet, yoga and Pilates principles.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:59ac144b-fd45-4e49-bfd2-1f465dab23e92019-08-15T23:07:36-05:002019-08-15T23:07:36-05:00Ground Rules for Runners: A Guide for Running on All Terrains2015-09-30 09:24:55 -0500April ThompsonFrom cement to sand to slopes, the surfaces that a runner’s feet touch dictate distinct strategies to prevent injuries and ensure a good run—or calorie-burning walk.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4a80c01c-6b1b-4072-af49-9bbecc3fac4b2019-08-15T23:25:03-05:002019-08-15T23:25:03-05:00Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter: Regular Practice Improves Mental Health2015-08-31 09:55:31 -0500AnonymousCompared to chronic-pain patients, yoga practitioners have more desirable grey matter in key brain regions, Duke researchers report.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dc380612-7daa-4084-830f-7386f7d2eba72019-08-15T23:54:40-05:002019-08-15T23:54:40-05:00Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life: Get Moving to Reduce Risk of Early Death2015-08-31 09:55:29 -0500AnonymousJust 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise six days a week reduced risk of early mortality by 40 percent for men during a four-decade Norwegian study.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:523cc46d-2876-46a4-9af7-b2df9de584262019-08-15T23:06:29-05:002021-03-11T15:17:13-06:00Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream: Research Proves its Health Benefits2015-08-31 09:55:03 -0500Meredith MontgomeryThe latest authoritative studies on yoga are showing its healing power for conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes to daily anxiety.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9ac68a2a-d12a-450e-9928-bb59950b93162019-08-15T23:47:02-05:002019-08-15T23:47:02-05:00Swimming in Nature: Splashing Safely in Lakes and Oceans2015-07-31 10:19:00 -0500Lane VailSwimming in open water is a summer delight—provided we take care to avoid lightning, rip currents, careless boaters and other killjoys.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7e0731f9-5375-49e4-95d3-75ab1b23c6952019-08-15T23:58:06-05:002019-08-15T23:58:06-05:00Savvy Cycling: Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking2015-07-10 13:53:48 -0500Randy KambicBy choosing the right bicycle, wearing a helmet, pedaling a little faster, and keeping an eye out for distracted drivers, cyclists can fully enjoy the road without suffering pain or bruises.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dc7f67ce-9885-4f16-8ff3-2e763d4dc4602019-08-15T23:03:03-05:002021-03-11T14:48:04-06:00Yoga for the Bro’s: Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness2015-05-29 10:12:22 -0500Meredith MontgomeryDon’t get hung up on the om-ing! Increasingly men are turning to yoga for its physical and therapeutic benefits.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9cb6498a-8127-40ec-a4d8-3fcdc532c8b72019-08-28T15:21:25-05:002020-05-25T10:11:06-05:00Breath-Taking Wisdom: Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress2014-09-30 13:10:00 -0500Lane VailTransforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide energy, dramatically improve our mental and physical health and boost creative performances. Here are six healing techniques.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f498cc69-f8e7-450f-94df-8a4514695f132019-08-28T15:11:09-05:002020-08-30T09:20:01-05:00Tweet those Fitness Goals: Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track2014-02-28 11:56:18 -0600Tamara GrandWith Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5320677d-c051-442b-b3f6-f7015819e5462019-08-22T14:21:46-05:002019-08-22T14:21:46-05:00Diet and Exercise: Does It Have to Be All or Nothing?2013-12-27 21:08:28 -0600Matt GunelsonEat too much; go on a diet. Eat too much; go on a diet. Does this sound familiar? <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f69663ab-9db8-41b0-aead-22f5eda9967e2019-08-28T15:16:34-05:002023-12-29T09:25:55-06:00Natural Awakenings Yoga Guide2011-08-31 09:09:59 -0500Rachael OppyYoga aims to integrate mind, body and spirit, offering healthful benefits to individuals of every age and physical condition. This guide explains the many styles of yoga to get you started.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>urn:uuid:30fecdd6-92d4-4158-8b03-9a426e551a442019-08-28T15:22:16-05:002023-12-29T09:25:53-06:00Exercise Detox: Six Ways to Burn Calories and Clean Out Your System2011-02-28 16:45:46 -0600Annie B. BondTry these suggestions to rev up your metabolism, burn calories, build muscle and clean out your system.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.natwincities.com">Natural Awakenings Twin Cities</a></small></p>