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What Is the Pelvic Floor?
What is the pelvic floor? The pelvic floor refers to a group of muscles that lay at the base of the pelvis. These muscles span from hip to hip and from the pubic bone all the way back to the tailbone.
By susan winograd8 years ago in Longevity
Unexplained Infertility
This piece is dedicated to all the women out there who are currently struggling with infertility. It may not seem like it at this very moment, but there will be a light at the end of your long, treacherous tunnel, even if that light is something completely different from what you originally imagined.
By Jessica Baeza8 years ago in Longevity
I'm Tired
Not a whole lot of people can understand when you say, "I'm tired," what you really mean is you’re exhausted. You are too tired to stand for one more minute, your arms are too tired to hold a book up, and all you can do is stare at something because you're too tired to lie down. They won't understand that walking from the car to the house wears you out to the point you need to take a breather. Even though it seems like you barely did anything, you need to sit down on the couch and regain your strength. And most of all they don't understand when you say, "I'm tired," you mean tired of pretending to be okay to make other people feel more comfortable around you and tired of not having anyone understand what you’re going through.
By Courtney Frazer8 years ago in Longevity
Living With Scars
I have an easier time trusting someone who has scars than someone who has unblemished skin. I'm not sure what it is, but scars tell the stories of where you've been in life. And if you've gone through life unscathed then it is likely we won't have a great deal in common.
By Samantha Reid8 years ago in Longevity
Adapting to Communal Nudity
Until a couple years ago, I was the only Korean that I knew of that has never stepped foot in a jjimjilbang (Korean spa). As curious as I was about the non-communal-nakedness aspects of the experience, apprehension outweighed my curiosity.
By behgopa k8 years ago in Longevity
Shiatsu: What Is It?
What is SHIATSU? First what it is not! It is not a small hairy animal that barks! It is not an ancient eastern philosophy!
By Peter Rose8 years ago in Longevity
How To Be A Baddie: Series 2
Finally, we get to the part that you’ve probably been waiting for: the exercise regimen. As a whole, baddies are known for their beautiful hourglass figure: big boobs, little waist, and a round butt. This isn’t true for all baddies however, as most girls usually focus on their legs and behind. The bad news is it’ll take work to get there, but the good news is it can actually be pretty easy once you get into the groove of it all. Here are some helpful tips to achieve the baddie body of your dreams!
By Sanaa Dowd8 years ago in Longevity
A Horse of a Different Color
Let me tell you, I am seeing interesting things happening. So since we have been fixated on my feet for the last couple days, I totally forgot to tell y’all about the color changes. Get this, my leg changes colors all the way down to my toes!
By jessica young8 years ago in Longevity
10 Habits of Fit People
Sometimes we get so caught up in the latest health or wellness fads we forget about the essentials - or when we've just started our fitness journey we have no idea where to start.
By Georgia de la Bertauche8 years ago in Longevity
Build a Booty Workout
Hey there, humans. I promised you a butt-busting (heh heh, get it?) workout video this week. And this one speaks to the Kim K. in all of us. We all stare at the pictures of super toned butts in a cute, and very, very tight pair of Gymshark leggings on Instagram, OK? We ALL do it. Growing the glutes is a goal for all of us, and today, GIRL, I got you. This one will leave your cheeks so sore so be extra ready to feel all your hard work for a day or two after. And be proud! This is a video with high reps and less reps. If you need more rest, you can split up the sets into less reps/multiple sets- with more rest between sets. Do what works for you! The video is below, as well as a full breakdown of each move and the technique/form you need. Make sure to stretch out your hamstrings, quads, and glutes before starting. You can use stretch techniques such as toe touches, v-sits, and a lot more that are just a Google or Youtube search away. (Seriously, it's important! Stretching burns more calories, prevents muscle injuries, helps keep you limber for things like deeper squats, and helps muscle recovery so the muscle grows bigger and faster!) Enjoy the video!
By N8 years ago in Longevity
Breathing
It seems unlikely that one of the very few things we were able to do at birth, we do wrong. Breathing. How hard can it be? By now you have probably taken notice to your own breath. By now you have DEFINITELY taken notice to your own breath.
By Living The Dream8 years ago in Longevity
Walking Shouldn't Be Taken for Granted
7:50 AM. My bus is at the stop. I see people getting on and at the back of my head I have hope that I'll make it in time. It was grey and gloomy outside and the day seemed crappy already.
By Mateusz Lyko8 years ago in Longevity