The Healthy Upper Limit of Exercise
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The Healthy Upper Limit of Exercise

ByCindy Abrami | The Wellness Movement

Introduction: Too much of a good thing becomes a bad thing, and a good thing is good until it isn’t.  All living organisms maintain optimal health by maintaining homeostasis [a stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes].  The natural process of life and health is defined by a balance on every…

The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletic Performance and Adaptation

The Importance of Rest and Recovery for Athletic Performance and Adaptation

ByCindy Abrami | The Wellness Movement

Do you struggle with getting enough and proper rest during your training?  In other words, do you feel like you’ll lose crucial, hard fought-for fitness if you take rest days?  Do you feel like you’ll gain 5 pounds in a day if you don’t burn that extra 1000 kcals?  Do you feel guilty for taking a day off or feel like you’re giving away your edge to your competition?