Take a Hike – Not an insult but great advice for the mind and body
While take a hike is often used as a slightly nicer way of saying “f*#k off”, it is actually very good advice for both our mind and body. It helps to strengthen your heart, improve balance, reduce stress, increase creativity and make you smarter. Why not take a hike today?
A Breath of Fresh Air – The value of breezes
As humans, we have worked very hard to control our environment. Consequently, most of our indoor spaces tend to stick to a constant temperature with little to no breeze. However research shows that increased ventilation can improve our performance. Breezes help bring fresh air inside, help cool us, and stimulate our sense of touch. How can you include better ventilation in your house.
Cool Down after Exercise – Why should we do it? (Copy)
Cooling down can prevent us passing out, reduce soreness, helps us feel more relaxed and motivated, prevent pain, injury and improve our posture and range of motion, and may even help us to not get sick. Start by slowing down in the activity you have been doing to bring you heart rain gradually back to a resting rate. Next use static stretching from 30-60 seconds to help your muscles to recover.
Using Plants to Clean Our Air
While the research results are mixed, in enclosed environments, it is thought that plants can help us to naturally filter and clean chemical from the air. Here are a list of the top 10 air cleaning plants.
Cool Down after Exercise – Why should we do it?
Warming up is important for improving performance and reducing the risk of injury and should be tailored for the exercise you are about to do. Start by getting your heart rate up and your body warm to prepare your muscles, nervous system and tissues. Then do some dynamic movements that are a slow version of what you are about to do. Here are some examples.