Everyone is talking about the benefits of CBD oil for fitness. Is this mere hype or is there more to this? While CBD is not a miracle cure for everything, it has a place in the fitness world. Walking through your local gym you are likely to spot several CBD products such as oils, muscle rubs, capsules, creams, and CBD infused beverages. The same goes for pro sports locker rooms; even pro athletes are turning to CBD. This article gives a low down on the potential gains of incorporating CBD into your fitness regime. Why CBD For Fitness? Physical exercise ...
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Each year, crowds of spectators fill arenas and stadiums to see their favorite athletes in action. More people watch sports competitions on their TVs and gadgets. Fans idolize their favorite footballers, tennis players, basketball players, and other sports stars. For novice athletes, they are role models. Corporate sponsors pay them to endorse their products. However, like millions of people who aren’t involved in sports, athletes face drug abuse and addiction. News of players failing a drug test, partying lavishly, or entering rehab, has become common. Why Athletes Start Taking Drugs Athletes live under constant internal and external pressure. The world ...
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Healthy joints couldn’t be more important if we want to stay active as we age. Healthy joints allow us to turn, twist, jump, run and move. The joints are connected with muscles and ligaments to give us stability, with a smooth layer of white tissue known as articular cartilage at the end of the bone to distribute the forces of compression and enable smooth gliding as we move. The Importance Of Good Joint Health When you keep your joints in good condition, wear and tear are reduced on the cartilage. This is a major factor when we want to continue ...
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CBD is transforming and revolutionizing how the world tackles pain and aches. It’s evident that CBD will be the new age approach to relieving chronic pain that many people experience in their day-to-day activities. Most of the studies about CBD are relatively new but are showing promising results, helping with inflammation, pain and other issues. CBD is the “it product” that’s getting the attention of society. So much that even organized sports, which has some of strictest restrictions on drug use, are rethinking how they look at CBD. News of this is sure to have athletes around the world jumping ...
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Health and fitness trends change like the weather. For decades in the west, things fall into fashion and back out just as quickly. Take a look at eggs for the perfect example here. One year the news is running positive stories, doctors are calling them “incredible, edible,” then the year after they’re lampooned as a bad, cholesterol-raising food. It just goes to show that health trends really do come and go. So, what’s on tap for 2020? While we’re still pretty fresh into this new year, the fact is that some trends are already exposing themselves with a much larger ...
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With their overarching tower structures and grey, concrete streets, cities aren’t necessarily a great advertisement for a healthy way of living. And with a lot of different sports requiring open space and often green space, it can feel like a difficult task trying to stay active in the city. However, despite how it seems, there are a lot more options than you might think. Want to work on staying active in the city? Here are some things to consider as cities continue to become more fitness friendly. Cycling As climate change becomes a growing issue that is impossible to ignore; ...
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Research shows that sleeping problems may be at the root of up to five percent of new cases of chronic pain. Many of these factors are controllable, which means that by making some changes you may be able to alleviate your neck pain, and other types of pain, too. We’ve all experienced waking up with a sore or stiff neck from time to time. Usually, we attribute it to a bad night’s sleep, but there are things we may have done the previous day that affect how we feel when we wake up. Common causes are: poor posture during the ...
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The hip joint holds a huge among of weight, especially when a person is standing. As such, this joint is designed in such a way that it can withstand significant wear and tear in addition to repeated motion. Despite the durability of this huge ball and socket joint, it is not indestructible. With age and injuries, the hip joint can get damaged or wear down. As such, hip pain is quite a common problem, and it can develop due to a number of issues. Luckily, with the assistance of a qualified orthopedic surgeon in Clifton, NJ, hip pain can be ...
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Using an elliptical workout machine has so many great benefits. In fact, many fitness enthusiasts believe that it is the best piece of workout equipment you can be using. The misconception is that elliptical machines don’t give a challenging enough workout. However, the benefits prove this myth to be false. Here are 7 reasons you should use an elliptical machine. Less Joint Impact One of the great things about using an elliptical machine is that you are putting less stress on your joints. When running regularly, your joints can suffer a great deal of pain over time. With the elliptical, ...
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Road trips can be the best or worst type of trip ever. It is the time where we bond with our travel companions and reminisce about the group trip for years to come. Knowing how to drive a car will enable you to enjoy one of the most memorable vacation experiences. A road trip involves more precise planning and a lot of organization, to make it memorable. Figuring out how to plan a road trip can be stressful, so use these travel tips to help organize and enjoy the anticipation of the vacation itself. Let us help you to plan ...
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In case you looking for a new home, then good luck! It’s going to be a daunting ride ahead, and we hope that you find the perfect home at the end of it. However, the tiring part of the ride isn’t quite over when you find the right home! There are more sweat-breaking tasks ahead of you. One such task is finding the right electronic appliances! We carefully chose to write “finding” instead of “buying” because now you have the option of renting them too. So, how do you decide which one is better for you? Well, allow us to ...
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Aging is a natural process, and while old age has its charms, it has its drawbacks too. One of the many and most common downsides of old age includes joint and muscle pain. While muscular pain can naturally be associated with old age without any external stimulus, it does not mean that the agonizing pain and unnecessary inconvenience should tolerate every day. When people transcend into old age, they consistently dismiss their growing pains and muscular soreness, thinking that it’s a part of old age. This habit can not only lead to the severity of their problems but may also ...
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Living in an era where there’s so much to do, it’s no surprise that we tend to care less about ourselves, perhaps even a little less every day. However, what we must understand is that it’s more important to take care of ourselves first, before attending to everything else. Your job, your education, and your responsibilities certainly are critical parts of your life, however, you need to realize that, no matter what your goals are, or how big, it all starts with ‘you’. Taking Care of Your Body and Mind Start by paying attention to your body – love it ...
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5 Types Of Pre-Workouts & Their Best Use Pre-workouts come in a variety of different brands, sizes, and flavors. While they are all clumped together as one type of supplement, there are different kinds of pre-workouts that have different uses that will only benefit specific types of training. According to sites like OurFitness.life, pre-workout supplements are one of the best ways to boost workout performance safely. However, if you try to take the wrong type, you won’t see the results you want. To ensure you get the results you are after, we are going to look at the five most ...
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Neuropathic pain can be understood as a burning or shooting pain. In some cases, it can be severe and unrelenting, while in other cases it comes and goes. It usually occurs as a result of a malfunctioning nervous system or nerve damage. The pain may go away on its own, but in most cases, it is usually chronic. Phantom limb syndrome is an example of neuropathic pain. This pain occurs when a limb has been amputated, but the nerves keep sending pain messages to the brain even after the site of amputation has healed completely. Luckily, with the assistance of ...
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