45 Soothing Gifts for Individuals with Anxiety
Shopping for the holidays can be stressful, but finding the right gift for someone with anxiety can be difficult. You might think that setting up an appointment for a spa getaway…
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The Surprising Impact of Falling in Love on Sleep
Falling in love is often a euphoric and all-consuming experience. Couples in the throes of that initial phase of a relationship often spend hours thinking about each other. In fact,…
7 Effective Back Exercises Using Resistance Bands
It’s not uncommon for a training plan to have a designated “arm day” or “leg day,” so why do we shortchange the back? A strong back is crucial to athletic performance…
5 Effective Chest Stretches for Tight and Sore Pectorals
When I inquire with my yoga students about any tightness and/or pain they may be experiencing in their muscles, they often request chest stretches (a.k.a. chest openers). Tight pectorals, pain…
8 Top Barre Exercises for Sculpting Abs
Ever wonder which exercises in a barre workout are the best barre moves for abs? The short answer: all of them. Every movement in Xtend Barre, whether it’s technically a barre ab exercise…
Reasons a Therapist Recommends Avoiding Self-Diagnosing Mental Health Conditions on Social Media
TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Snapchat are the top social media platforms among teens, and 35% of teens say they use social media constantly, according to Pew Research. Although teens typically…
How to Meditate Even If You Struggle to Sit Still
Meditation is an ancient practice of stilling the mind and concentrating attention on the present moment, and it has become more mainstream in recent years, as per Verywell Mind. Although…
15 Simple Crock Pot Recipes | Meal Prep Inspiration
Love your slow cooker and looking for some easy slow cooker recipes to try? We’ve got you covered with 15 of them. Slow cookers are a time-saving kitchen tool that…
Mastering Proper Kettlebell Squats
What’s the best way to spice up a standard squats? Add a kettlebell (or two) and make them kettlebell squats! Even if you’ve experimented with adding resistance to your squats…
5 Calf Raise Variations to Maximize Muscle Gain
More so than other muscles, working your calves can sometimes get repetitive and stale. After all, there are only so many calf raise exercises to choose from… right? Wrong. To…
