Simple floor exercises

Date 16 June 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
The following exercises, you can do at home without any equipment that help keep you toned and fit. Push ups Do Place your hands directly under your shoulders Position your feet hip-width apart;
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Mindful Exercises

Date 15 May 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Mindful exercise are about performing physical activity whilst focusing inward. The idea is that we try to let go of distractions and unrelated thoughts and focus our attention on our sensations, breath and the movements of the body ...
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Beginners' Exercise Guide/2

Date 16 April 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Knowing where to begin when it comes to starting an exercise regime can be difficult. This is the second part to my blog last month on ‘A beginners’ exercise guide.’ What types of exercise are better for weight loss? For weight loss, you should choose endurance activities such as jogging,…
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Beginners' Exercise Guide

Date 19 March 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
Knowing where to begin when it comes to starting an exercise regime can be difficult, so I thought I’d make it easy. I will be splitting this blog into two monthly parts, with the starting up information first. How much exercise should I do? In the UK, the National Health…
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High Intensity Interval Training

Date 17 February 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
High Intensity Interval Training is a strategy that involves alternating short periods of intense exercise, with less intense recovery periods. The idea is that we do short periods of all-out work, followed by short periods of active rest to make the body work harder than it does during steady cardio…
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Exercise and Heart Health

Date 17 January 2017
Author Ilana Estelle
We are all aware that being physically active is vital for good heart health. Exercise can strengthen the heart muscle, help keep our weight under control as well as reduce high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure that can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Perhaps not…
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Yoga and Pilates

Date 19 December 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
According to the Huffington Post, over 20 million people were practicing Yoga in the U.S. in 2012. Pilates, too, is rising in popularity. Many practice Yoga and Pilates to get the benefits of both. Both Yoga and Pilates offer stress-relief, flexibility, strength, control, and endurance. The biggest difference between the…
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The benefits of skipping

Date 21 November 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Skipping or jump rope is a great exercise for those who have busy lifestyles, who don’t like exercise, hate going to the gym, or know they have to do something in the way of exercise. It’s not surprising therefore that skipping is ever more popular amongst celebrities. So what are…
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Quick 'n' easy exercises

Date 19 October 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
We all know that exercising regularly has numerous benefits. When we exercise, the brain releases chemicals that help improve our mood and reduce depression. Unfortunately, we often find it difficult to follow a scheduled workout routine due to time restraints, a lack of focus, or simply ...
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Plank exercises

Date 17 September 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
The plank has many benefits and is one of the best exercises for core conditioning. It works glutes and hamstrings, supports posture, and improves balance. If you’ve never tried one, a plank may look easy, but it's deceiving. While getting into the proper form is straightforward, holding the position takes…
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Qigong

Date 19 August 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. The word Qigong (Chi Kung) is made up of two Chinese words. Qi is pronounced chee and is usually translated to mean the  ...
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Simple beneficial exercises

Date 18 July 2016
Author Ilana Estelle
Some of the best physical activities for your body don't require the gym or ask you to get fit enough to run a marathon. These simple exercises can do wonders for our health. They help keep weight under control, improve balance and range of motion, strengthen bones, protect joints, prevent…
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