Exercise – Less Meat More Veg https://lessmeatmoreveg.com Source For Healthy Lifestyle Tips, News and More! Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:32:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Mobifitness Release Its Turbo Exercise Bike https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/mobifitness-release-its-turbo-exercise-bike/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/mobifitness-release-its-turbo-exercise-bike/#respond Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:32:16 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/mobifitness-release-its-turbo-exercise-bike/

Mobifitness have just released its turbo exercise bike in the US. The main highlight of the Mobi Turbo Bike is that the product features an artistic design and fits into the home perfectly. Let’s find out more about it…

What Makes The Turbo Bike Special In The Exercise Bike Field?

Paired with a FREE app and course experience, Turbo Bike boasts 32 resistance levels and a vertical and horizontal seat, people can also get access to online tournaments with their friends. Above all, it is of commercial-grade quality with a residential-grade price.

See below for a more detailed review of Turbo Bike.

Pros Of The Mobifitness Turbo Exercise Bike

√Compact size in a well-designed style

√Sweat-absorbing handle

√Stationary bike with easy knob control

√Ergonomic features comfortable seat

√Free App Smart Experience(Digital experience enhanced by app)

√Free course and online tournament (Stay motivated and engaged with competitions, group challengers)

√12 KG flywheel with 32 resistance levels

√App supports resistance adjustment

√Vertical and horizontal seat and handlebar adjustment

√Wooden bracket for your smartphone/tablet

√be compatible with many world class app.(Zwift, Kinomap)

Cons Of The Mobifitness Turbo Exercise Bike

– No programs or console

Brand Introduction

Mobifitness is a smart fitness equipment brand with an office in the UK. The company dedicates itself to high-end technology and fabulous design and incorporates it into daily life. The company specifically emphasizes every detail via craftsmanship technology class game service. Mobifitness also aim to attract more people to fall in love with sports and represent a new self. The core values adopted by the company are preciseness, focus, infinity, and mutual.

The products are manufactured with intelligent sensors and by adopting modern spares. The company aims to establish a new set of intelligent exercise modes. The product team primarily focuses on improving user interactive experience and user experience including redefining the exercise agitation. Mobifitness is committed to bringing products with a sense of art and quality to consumers. Mobifitness also specializes in Rowers, Treadmills and Ellipticals. The Turbo Bike is the first product available to customers on Amazon.

Mobifitness Turbo Bike Features

The bike is manufactured with attention to detail. An artistic design sets its apart from it competitors, and also reflects all the details and craftsmanship in every segment. The Mobifitness Turbo Bike provides a free App smart experience, free online course experience, and free online tournament.

The bike ships with a 12kg flywheel with 32 resistance levels, featuring a strong frame with a compact size which can fit for in-home use perfectly.

With Bluetooth capabilities, the Turbo Bike can connect to a phone or tablet easily, and a wooden bracket makes it easy to mount the devices. The mobile app is capable of adjusting the resistance level with precise control of the knob. Moreover, the Mobi Turbo Bike includes a vertical and horizontal seat paired with handlebar adjustment.

Warranty & Guarantee

The Mobifitness Turbo Bike includes a one-year limited parts and labor warranty.

Conclusion

The Mobi Turbo Bike is available now at $899 on Amazon. The company claims that the pricing is more reasonable than Peloton considering its technology and design. Mobifitness turbo bike will set new benchmarks in the smart vehicle segment because of the abundant features and specifications.

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Exercise Changes Our Gut Microbiome & Insulin Sensitivity (In A Good Way) https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/exercise-changes-our-gut-microbiome-insulin-sensitivity-in-a-good-way/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/exercise-changes-our-gut-microbiome-insulin-sensitivity-in-a-good-way/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:39:50 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/exercise-changes-our-gut-microbiome-insulin-sensitivity-in-a-good-way/

Previous studies found that exercise may improve gut microbial abundance and/or diversity, which was confirmed by the findings of this more current study. The researchers found that regular exercise lead to “modest” gains in the abundance of three particular types (genera) of probiotics found in the gut (Ruminococcus gauvreauii, Lachnospiraceae FCS020, and Anaerostipes), which all call the Firmicutes phylum their home.

More uniquely to this research, they found that over the eight weeks there was a “marked” improvement in the participants insulin sensitivity (i.e. how the body’s cells respond to insulin). Having a higher insulin sensitivity means the body can use glucose better, and as a result can keep blood sugars normalized and stable. That mechanism is key to metabolic health throughout life.

According to the study, the next step for research will be finding out what mechanisms lead to this association between exercise, improvements in insulin sensitivity dynamics, and gains in key gut microbiota.

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Try This Neuroscientist’s 3-Part Brain Exercise To Strengthen Your Focus https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/try-this-neuroscientists-3-part-brain-exercise-to-strengthen-your-focus/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/try-this-neuroscientists-3-part-brain-exercise-to-strengthen-your-focus/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:05:29 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/try-this-neuroscientists-3-part-brain-exercise-to-strengthen-your-focus/

The “flashlight” step of this three-part exercise might sound familiar if you’ve ever engaged in a mindfulness practice, Jha says. It’s essentially mindful breathing, and to get started, you’ll want to sit comfortably with good posture and close your eyes.

The object of this practice, she says, is to pick a target for your attention and then keep your attention focused there. “The reason I call it the ‘find your flashlight practice’ is because we’re going to think of our attention like a flashlight and direct it willfully toward something,” she adds.

The target in question will be breath-related sensations. “Maybe it’s your chest or abdomen moving up and down […] or the coolness of air on your nostrils,” Jha says, adding, “Whatever it is, clue into what is prominent and then really set the intention to have the flashlight of your attention be right there.”

She notes this is not breathwork, and you don’t have to try to control the breath. “You’re not doing anything to your breath—you’re taking an observational stance,” she explains.

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I’m A Sleep Psychologist & This Is The Best Time Of Day To Exercise https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/im-a-sleep-psychologist-this-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/im-a-sleep-psychologist-this-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:19:57 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/im-a-sleep-psychologist-this-is-the-best-time-of-day-to-exercise/

Though it’s not always possible for everyone, Harris, the author of The Women’s Guide to Overcoming Insomnia, generally recommends exercising four to six hours before bed.

Why, you ask? “Your body temperature starts to decrease about an hour or two before bed,” she says on a call with mbg. This temperature shift is an important part of the wind-down process that gets you ready for rest.

“If you exercise within three hours of going to bed, which is what a lot of people do, you’re raising your body temperature, which can get in the way of you falling asleep,” Harris adds. Exercising earlier in the evening, on the other hand, will give you plenty of time to cool down, eat, and digest your final meal of the day (nothing too heavy, fatty, or spicy if sleep is a priority) before snoozing.

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3 Exercise Programs That Can Help You Meet Your Fitness Goals https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-exercise-programs-that-can-help-you-meet-your-fitness-goals/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-exercise-programs-that-can-help-you-meet-your-fitness-goals/#respond Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:51:15 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-exercise-programs-that-can-help-you-meet-your-fitness-goals/

The truth is that not every body will respond to every workout routine. Here are 3 exercise programs that will help you meet your personal fitness goals.

Only 1 in 3 American adults get their recommended weekly dose of physical activity. Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in getting physically active is finding exercise programs that suit your body and your fitness goals. But there are a host of workout routines that you can choose from, each with its own benefits.

If you’re looking to get active, but you’re not sure where to start, we’ve picked 3 exercise programs that might be of interest to you. Before you choose from one of these though, be sure you’re aligning your fitness goals with the particular benefits of that program.

Not sure what we mean? Keep reading to learn more.

What Are Your Fitness Goals?

There are hundreds of different exercise programs out there, each with its own benefits. To choose the right one for you, ensure that you’re clear on your fitness goal first.

Fitness goals aren’t all about losing weight. Your fitness goal could be to bulk up, to strength train for a marathon or a sport, or even to reduce chronic pain.

3 Exercise Programs to Help You Meet Your Fitness Goals

We’ve chosen 3 exercise programs for you to start exploring. Each has its own benefit: one is great for chronic pain, another for performance, and another for all-body strengthening. Discover more about SITx, HIIT, and barre below.

1. SITx

SITx stands for Static Incline Training Exercise. It uses bilateral exercises to work with each muscle group and strengthen them equally.

Each exercise takes about 3 minutes and they’re not completed in repetitions. Instead, you apply gradual force until your muscles fail. That controlled compression positively impacts bone density and the strength of your skeletal muscles.

The idea is that by strengthening your muscles in this way, you can achieve chronic pain relief. At the same time, these exercises stabilize your joints. This reduces the chance of future injuries.

2. HIIT

HIIT is otherwise known as High-Intensity Interval Training. This exercise program features repeated, intense bouts of aerobic exercise. It can be done with any cardio workout, including running, rowing, jumping rope, and even the stair climbing machine.

The idea is to do intense exercise that gets your heart rate up very high. You then slow down for a recovery period and follow that up with another bout of high-intensity exercise.

HIIT is great for athletes or those looking to improve their overall performance. But it can also help contribute to weight loss because it helps burn more calories per minute than low-intensity exercise. Plus, high-intensity exercise is excellent for releasing endorphins and improving your mood.

3. Barre

Barre takes you outside of the gym and into the worlds of ballet, yoga, and Pilates. This full-body, muscle endurance workout is broken into sections based on muscle groups, including arms, core, glutes, and legs. Those smaller muscle groups are exercised with high repetitions and light weights or resistance.

These low-impact, high-intensity exercises are intended to strengthen your muscles. It also helps develop agility and flexibility. But perhaps the biggest benefit of Barre is the mind-body aspect borrowed from yoga which works on improving your overall wellbeing.

All Things Fitness

There are hundreds of exercise programs to choose from. Some offer strength, others offer weight loss, and some offer improved overall wellbeing. Choosing an exercise program that works for you is simply a matter of aligning your fitness goals with the benefits of the exercise programs outlined above.

Haven’t found something that speaks to you? Read more about exercise in our Fitness section.

*collaborative post


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An Expert’s Facial Exercise To Target Your Cheeks, Lips & Jawline https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/an-experts-facial-exercise-to-target-your-cheeks-lips-jawline/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/an-experts-facial-exercise-to-target-your-cheeks-lips-jawline/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:23:49 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/an-experts-facial-exercise-to-target-your-cheeks-lips-jawline/

For an exercise that targets quite a few regions of your face, it’s surprisingly simple: All you need to do, says face yoga expert Parmita Katkar in a TikTok video, is puff some air in your cheeks, then smile and lift your cheeks 50 times. That’s it! You’ll just want to “avoid squinting and contorting other facial muscles,” says Katkar, as this unintentional movement can demolish your progress. (Face yoga is about intentionally isolating the movement, remember?)

Don’t be fooled by its simplicity, though: This exercise can be hard, especially once you hit 30 or so pulses. Because your facial muscles are so small and delicate, it’s difficult to isolate and activate the exact muscle you’re trying to target, particularly more fragile areas like the eyes and mouth. That’s why it’s pretty common to unintentionally hold your breath or tense up (or in this case, squint) as you hold a pose during face yoga. 

As for when to practice, many experts suggest once in the morning to wake up your facial muscles and once again before bed to release all the tension you’ve accumulated during the day. You don’t need to practice for very long—just a few minutes will do; again, your facial muscles are much tinier and more delicate than, say, your biceps—so they don’t need as much time and effort to tone. 


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A Powerful Breathwork Exercise To Help Clear Your Throat Chakra https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/a-powerful-breathwork-exercise-to-help-clear-your-throat-chakra/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/a-powerful-breathwork-exercise-to-help-clear-your-throat-chakra/#respond Wed, 18 Aug 2021 21:04:42 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/a-powerful-breathwork-exercise-to-help-clear-your-throat-chakra/
It’s super energizing, too.
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Keeping Your Brain Young & Sharp May Start With This Type Of Exercise https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/keeping-your-brain-young-sharp-may-start-with-this-type-of-exercise/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/keeping-your-brain-young-sharp-may-start-with-this-type-of-exercise/#respond Mon, 26 Jul 2021 23:56:22 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/keeping-your-brain-young-sharp-may-start-with-this-type-of-exercise/

The bottom line is, after just six months of working out three times per week, the participants doing aerobic exercise achieved noticeable improvements in their brain health and memory. It’s never too late to improve your brain health, which is certainly good news for anyone looking to get in better shape.

As graduate student and first author on the study, Andrea Mendez Colmenares, notes in a news release, she hopes their research offers a better understanding of white matter aging, and people will consider lifestyle interventions to help themselves (and their brains) as they age, “so they can live independently for longer and with better cognition.”

While all types of exercise are important for various functions, if you’re looking to preserve your brain health, this research suggests your best bets are aerobic exercises (like running, rigorous walking, swimming, or biking).

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3 Tips To Overcome Exercise Anxiety – Art of Healthy Living https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-tips-to-overcome-exercise-anxiety-art-of-healthy-living/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-tips-to-overcome-exercise-anxiety-art-of-healthy-living/#respond Wed, 21 Jul 2021 07:21:35 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/3-tips-to-overcome-exercise-anxiety-art-of-healthy-living/

Anxiety affects many people every single day. For some, it can manifest as not wanting to leave the house while, for others, it could be severe discomfort when around groups of people. If you notice that you feel anxious or fearful regarding exercise, it might be worth considering the ways that you can alleviate these feelings and still look after your body. Rather than shying away from physical activity altogether, you might want to change the ways in which you exercise, as well as the location in which you do it. Here are 3 tips to help you overcome your exercise anxiety:

Workout At Home

Exercise doesn’t have to take place around other people. If you really don’t want to get your sweat on when others are around, you might want to consider the ways in which you could train at home. Even for those who have small homes, live with flatmates, or even with their parents, some types of equipment, such as these 5kg hex dumbbells, are small enough that you could do different exercises within a bedroom. You don’t even have to work out in private forever. Once you feel confident enough, you can start trying to exercise in public settings. For now, the important thing is that you are getting your body moving, because of the benefits it brings to your organs, muscles, and even mental health.

Consider The Timing

It’s completely valid to not want to work out at home, but that doesn’t mean you can forego exercise. If you like the idea of exercising outside of the home, whether that be at a park or a gym, but don’t want to go when it is busy, it could be worth doing a little research first. Generally, gyms tend to have quiet times, such as when people are at work or, if the gym is open 24 hours a day, very late at night and early in the morning. You would probably want to avoid going just before the working day, and just after, as this is when the majority of people are likely to go, which won’t help your exercise anxiety. Slowly, you can gradually start going when the population increases, allowing you to ease yourself into working out around strangers.

Have A Buddy

Whether you go to the gym, a jog around the park, or even workout at home, it can be helpful to have a friend with you. Not only can this make the experience more enjoyable for you both, but you may be able to find some comfort in knowing that someone you trust is right there alongside you. To keep your mind off of your exercise anxiety, you could also look into pair exercises that will allow you both to play while you keep fit.

Both physical and mental wellbeing is important, so it can be good to find workarounds for any anxieties you currently have. Exercising can also help to alleviate these worries, through the release of endorphins, as well as bolstered self-confidence.


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Does Running Hurt Your Knees? Try These 5 Types Of Cardio Exercise Instead https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/does-running-hurt-your-knees-try-these-5-types-of-cardio-exercise-instead/ https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/does-running-hurt-your-knees-try-these-5-types-of-cardio-exercise-instead/#respond Sun, 18 Jul 2021 12:21:45 +0000 https://lessmeatmoreveg.com/does-running-hurt-your-knees-try-these-5-types-of-cardio-exercise-instead/

As a single-attempt half-marathon runner (never again), I admire anyone who actually prefers the intensity and endurance of the sport. So when my near-60-year-old dad suddenly picked up a daily running habit, I was impressed, to say the least. That is, until his new exercise routine caused his former leg injury to flare back up—most notably in the knee.

He’s not alone–knee pain is an incredibly common issue, especially considering the weight those joints bear all day long. Whether you’re recovering from a serious injury (looking at you, Dad!), living with arthritis, or your knees simply suffer stress from overuse, deciding how to exercise can be tricky.

While building strength and maintaining flexibility can provide support for your joints, engaging in any workout that causes pain in the knees (such as running), will just keep them inflamed, says ACE-certified trainer Stephanie Thomas, CPT. That doesn’t mean you have to give up cardio forever, though—just opt for one of these five types of exercise, which trainers say are just as effective, but gentler on the joints:

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