Health and Fitness Articles

A certified kettlebell instructor shares why the kettlebell is so effective and provides five key exercises to do with a kettlebell. Kettlebell-based training can be an excellent addition to your exercise routine to improve strength, power, balance, and coordination.

One man in nine will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. My 4legsfitness.com platform is all about promoting overall health, fitness and happiness. In this article I discuss what is prostate cancer, causes and risk factors, symptoms, treatment options and most importantly a bunch of recommendations to actually prevent this disease in the first place.

The health community has a huge range of answers to “How much protein do you really need?” It varies based on many factors, but we’ll cut the confusion and help you understand how much you personally need. We’ll show you how to calculate your daily protein intake and which lifestyle factors could impact that estimate.

Take a closer look at how to measure body composition by learning about the merits of various methods. We’ll focus on the most accurate one: DEXA scans. Learn what a DEXA scan is, why you’d get one, if it’s safe, and what to expect at your appointment. This scan could provide the metrics you need to reach your goals.

There are various different types of stretching and stretching techniques available. All have certain benefits and purposes related to specific objectives. Let’s go over some of the most popular stretching exercises that go beyond just static vs dynamic stretching in this article.

To improve your ankle flexibility and increase your range of motion, you should perform ankle mobility exercises. Read through this article for the best ankle mobility exercises for you.

If you sit at a desk all day, you might be prone to tight hips. Even if it doesn't cause you pain now, it could cause injuries as you age. Hip mobility exercises can loosen your hips, prevent injuries in your knees and low back, and improve your athletic ability.

In order to master self-discipline we first need to understand how it's related to other components. To achieve goals we equally need strong reasons why we want to go after the goal, leverage motivation and willpower, and implement systems in the form of habits. Daily routines or following proven programs are great examples of systems that help us achieve goals.