Heart rate monitors have become increasingly popular recently. With advances in wearable technology, from Fitbit to Garmin, heart rate monitors have been making their way from the professional athlete’s gym to the sidewalk in your neighborhood. But with it becoming more common, we might not realize the benefits of wearing […]
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This seems to be an age-old debate – is walking or running better for you? Let’s start off by saying that any type of exercise is good exercise. If we are moving our bodies and getting our heart rate up, then we are burning calories and doing a great thing. […]
The treadmill is either the most loved, or the most hated piece of equipment in the gym. At home it’s famous for changing your life, or being used as a clothes hanger. No doubts about it though, it’s a great way to get moving, improve your cardiovascular fitness, and burn […]
It’s becoming more and more popular—you’re cooling down after an intense workout and someone says, “I’m exhausted, I can’t believe I forgot to take my pre-workout today.” Athletes and gym-goers alike are taking pre-workout to help them push through exercise harder and faster. And if you’ve taken it before, you […]
Meditation is practiced by some of the world’s most successful people. So what are the positives of meditation, and how is it done? The biggest and perhaps best known benefit of meditation is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety. It allows people to improve their coping mechanisms, so they […]
Active Aging is a proactive approach to minimizing the effects of getting older, by practising a healthy lifestyle. Being active and healthy will provide lots of benefits and help reduce the risk of not only disease, but also injury and falls as we age. Here’s some specific benefits of being […]
In this edition we are going to take a look at the power of Vitamin C. It will be a handy friend to have during this age of virus infections. Let’s also take a look at it’s many benefits and where we can get our required daily intake. Studies have […]
It’s common to think joint pain only affects elderly people or those who’ve experienced injuries. The truth is millions of people suffer from joint pain, including athletes or anyone who exercises regularly. People who regularly strength-train likely have experienced joint pain before, and many probably deal with it on a […]
The popularity of Pilates has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and there are good reasons why. Pilates based movement has also integrated itself into variety classes as well, and here at Integral Wellness we offer dedicated Pilates classes using only your body weight. Pilates strengthens your core […]
When 3pm ticks around it can be awfully hard to avoid a little pick me up in the form of something sinfully fatty, sugary or salty. Well, this week we have just the perfect snack that will leave you feeling satisfied and guilt free. These are super easy to make, […]