Monday, November 10, 2014

SLEEP IS OUR FRIEND




Had enough sleep last night?

It's possible to eliminate many minor sleep problems by creating a comfortable sleep environment, maintaining a healthful balance of nutrition and exercise, and engaging in relaxing activities near bedtime.
  • Keeping a regular sleep schedule—even on weekends—maintains the timing of the body's internal clock and can help you fall asleep and wake up more easily.
  • Even if real life stands in the way of achieving the perfect sleep routine, making just a few small changes can improve your sleep dramatically.
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RUN SHIRTLESS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD




Going out for a run in summer? Go shirtless. 

This blogger tells us how running shirtless outdoors gives him more of the fitness boost he needs.

"Running Style: I feel so free when I run shirtless.  I’m able to run in the most natural form possible; minus the whole shorts and shoes thing.  Honestly though, running without a shirt does allow me to concentrate more on the arm pumping portion of my running form.  Most runners ignore the importance of pumping your arms.  If you have forgotten how to pump your arms then I suggest you run shirtless.

Temperature: It’s obviously much cooler (yeah, there’s a double meaning there) to run with your shirt off.  Your body is able to release the heat and cool itself down easier.  

Read the whole thing here....