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woman practicing yoga nidra to help improve sleep quality

How to Sleep Better With Yoga Nidra

Published Oct,10 2018  |  By The LIVESTRONG.COM Team

Learn how to fall asleep faster, improve your sleep quality and wake up refreshed with yoga nidra, an ancient Indian yogic sleep technique.

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Blaine Strong demonstrating push-up form for the Livestrong.com push-up challenge

The 30-Day Push-Up Challenge

Published Oct,08 2018  |  By Rachel Grice

The 30-Day Push-Up Challenge is a great way to get your arms, shoulders, back and core toned all at the same time. Start slowly and work up to 60 push-ups!

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F45 Training: The Newest Functional Fitness Class

Published Oct,08 2018  |  By Jody Braverman

F45 is the hottest new group fitness training concept from Australia. Combining high-intensity interval training, circuit training and functional training, each 45-minute class is designed to burn fat, build lean muscle and help you function optimally in everyday life.

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Women practicing seated twist pose in yoga class

What Are the Benefits of Yoga for Seniors?

Published Oct,03 2018  |  By Meaghan Massenat

Seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure, arthritis, and poor sleep. Yoga has long been shown to alleviate the symptoms of many such conditions, combining physical poses with relaxation and breathing techniques, to improve overall health and well-being.

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Exercises to Improve Balance in Seniors

Published Oct,03 2018  |  By Judy Fisk

Falling is the most common cause of accidental injury for adults aged 65 or older and can be the cause of functional decline, social withdrawal, anxiety and depression. For older adults who are anxious to maintain their independence and stay physically and socially active, that's hard news to hear.

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5 Important Muscles Your Workout Misses

Published Sep,28 2018  |  By Greg Presto

You have more than 600 skeletal muscles in your body. Can you name them all? Don’t sweat it. Most men focus on three: guns, pecs and abs. And women? Butt, arms and tummy.

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What to Do After Running a 5K

Published Sep,25 2018  |  By Tim Petrie

Whether it is your first race or your 30th, knowing how to take care of your body after a 5K or any other race is an important part of being a smart runner.

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man doing a push-up exercise in a gym

24 Essential Push-Up Variations for Total-Body Strength

Published Sep,18 2018  |  By Martin Rooney

Push-ups are everywhere — high school gym classes, the military, gym, studios and dojos or even used as a form of punishment. With good reason: Push-ups are tough. While people at gyms spend lots of time on benches and other fancy equipment, push-ups may be an even more effective way to get you stronger, faster.

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Caucasian woman doing push-ups

Proper Push-Up Technique

Published Sep,18 2018  |  By Collette Stohler

The push-up is one of the most simple, yet effective upper body exercises. For maximum results, it is imperative to perform this exercise with proper form.

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