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Let’s talk about the most brutally named exercise in the gym: skull crushers. Sounds like something a WWE wrestler would do to their nemesis, right? But in reality, it’s one of the best moves for carving triceps that look like horseshoes and bench-pressing like a beast. The catch? Most people butcher this exercise so badly that they end up with elbow pain, shoulder tweaks, and zero gains. As a trainer who’s rehabbed more creaky elbows than I can count (thanks, ego lifters!), I’m here to break down how to do skull crushers right. Spoiler: If your elbows flare like chicken…

Have you ever heard of the term orthorexia? It’s when people become so obsessed with eating “pure” or “perfect” food that it starts to harm their health.  Dr. Steven Bratman first talked about this problem in 1997. It’s different from other eating issues because it’s not about how much you eat, but about being overly worried about food quality. Orthorexia is a mental prison. What is orthorexia? Orthorexia starts out with good intentions—trying to eat healthy. But it turns into a strict and unhealthy obsession with only eating foods that are organic, unprocessed, and “clean.”  While it’s great to know…

Mindfulness may seem like a buzzword in the mental health space today, but it is what each one of us must aim to achieve. Mental health advocate Prakriti Poddar calls mindfulness the “modern world’s best survival skill”.You can practise mindfulness while holding a teacup or even when you may be caught in traffic. (Freepik)”It almost sounds like a trendy fix, but mindfulness is no quick hack. It is the simple, brave choice to show up fully, exactly where you are, even when life feels like a circus,” Prakriti Poddar, global head of mental health and wellbeing for Roundglass Living, tells…

Use the checklist below as a reflection tool — not a rulebook. No teacher supports every learning style equally in every class. The goal is range, not perfection. Visual / Spatial Learners “I need to see it.” You’re supporting visual learners when you: Demonstrate key poses Ask experienced students to demo when appropriate Use visual imagery (“reach like light,” “spiral upward”) Face the room when introducing new shapes Offer mirror-style demonstrations for beginners Verbal / Linguistic Learners “I need clear words.” You’re supporting verbal learners when you: Use clear, consistent language Explain both what to do and why Introduce anatomy…

Jelly Roll has continued to be a celebrity with one of the most talked-about weight loss transformations in the world, and he recently opened up about how it’s positively impacted other areas of his life.The country singer recently attended a red carpet premiere, where he stopped to talk with reporters about his outstanding 300-lb weight loss. While talking about how it’s physically made him feel better, he touched upon how it’s changing his life in other areas, including his home life with his children. Fans continue to be excited for him, cheering him on through social media. Read more about…

I remember when I first created this recipe almost 10 years ago. When I was getting the ingredients at Trader Joe’s, the cashier and I struck up a conversation about how his mom used to make it for him as a kid. He smiled as he packed my groceries away. I thanked him, and he replied, “You’re doing the healthy cooking for your family, it’s the least I can do for you. Most families don’t get that kind of food.” Later that evening, I got to work on this lightened-up skillet chicken pot pie and remembered that there was something special…

Penn offers several mental health and wellness resources to the University community.  From Wellness Week to peer counseling, the University’s programming and student initiatives work together to provide comprehensive support to all students. As members of the Penn community settle into their new routines for the spring semester, The Daily Pennsylvanian compiled several of the University’s mental health resources and how to access them.  Wellness at Penn has two pillars — Public Health and Wellbeing and Student Health and Counseling — which provide students with resources for physical and mental health. Student Health and Counseling offers several free and confidential therapy…

Self care is defined in the Oxford Dictionary as “the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own wellbeing and happiness”.You will often hear people say they don’t have time for self care because they are so busy with work , parenting or taking care of elderly relatives.Self care is not only about meditation or going to the gym ,it also icludes examining your priorities,setting boundaries and having a healthy sleep rituals eg going to bed earlier.Dr Groppel co-author of “The Corporate Athlete:How to Achieve Maximal Performance in Business and Life” says self care “can be exercise,creating boundaries.It’s…

5 Reasons Why September Is The Perfect Time To Meet With A Dietitian! September always brings a sense of “renewed energy” to me. Do you feel the same? Perhaps it’s the return of kids to school or the changing seasons, but there’s something comforting about routine. When I lived on the West Coast, I didn’t […] The post Why September is the new January appeared first on A Little Nutrition – Winnipeg Nutrition Dietitian + Therapy Services.

    It’s “Tasty Tuesday”, where every week we bring you new, fresh, local, healthy recipes and food tips. Find out what is in season, and what will keep you fuelled during and after your work outs! Cinco de Mayo landing on a Tasty (Taco) Tuesday?! YES PLEASE.One of the best things about this one is that most of this stuff was already in my cupboards. Fresh cilantro and limes were the only things I needed to grab.     Make Your Meal Even Healthier Tip:   Jackfruit replaced the meat that you’d be having, and the crema is nuts and…