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Yoga Chair Positions [Infographic]

May 8May 7Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged chair yoga, ecogreenlove, exercise, fitness, Health, infographic, office yoga, tips, wellbeing, workout, yoga, yoga positions3 Comments

Posting up at a desk for eight or more hours a day can do a real number on our bodies. Extended sitting not only has prolonged health risks, it can make you feel stiff, achy, and uncomfortable in a matter of hours. The good news: Yoga can help. By incorporating a few yoga poses into your daily work routine, you can stretch out the muscles that get tight and sore with all that sitting—no mat or form-fitting pants required.

Yoga doesn’t have to be limited to a studio. Incorporate these poses into your workday to help prevent the aches and pains that often accompany a 9-to-5 desk job. Read on to learn how.

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The Benefits of Deep Breathing [Infographic]

April 27April 26Posted in HealthTagged breathing technique, deep breathing, depression, ecogreenlove, fitness, Health, health benefits, infographic, mental health, sleep, stress1 Comment

A simple action that we take for granted and yet is so important for our mood and relaxation. Breathing correctly and deeply has massive benefits for your health. See some techniques and its benefits in the infographic below.

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Benefits of Exercising With Other People [Infographic]

January 8January 17Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged exercise, exercise motivation, exercise with others, exercises you can do with others, fitness, Health, health benefits, infographic, tips, wellbeing, workoutLeave a comment

Staying motivated is half the battle when it comes to working out. But exercising with other people not only keeps us motivated, but also keeps us accountable and safe. By having an instructor guide each workout, we can count on effective use of the 30 to 60 minutes we devote to a workout class—plus more confidence that each move is completed in a safe, effective way. Many gyms and studios offer dozens of classes—plus different instructors—so everyone can find a combination that works best for them. And if your schedule is jam packed, working out with friends is a great way to get in some social time that also benefits your health. Read on to learn more benefits of working out with other people, plus the basics of some of the most popular group fitness class types.

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Best Exercises for a Healthy Heart

November 29October 24Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged cardio, exercises, fitness, healthy heart, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, home exercises, running, strength training, walking, wellness, workout, yoga1 Comment

If you have a little worrying worm lurking right in your thoughts telling you that you need to exercise your heart out (literally and figuratively), there are now many ways to do just that. But which exercises, you ask? Today, we’ll look into the definitive exercises that should warrant you a healthy heart. These activities won’t only drive you out of the often-secluding sedentary lifestyle you might have been living lately but will ultimately make you an advocate a heart-friendly way of living to others.

The exercises below are taken from a streamlined list that should provide your heart that much-needed reprieve from your old lifestyle:

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Find your Perfect Exercise Match [Quiz]

November 20November 27Posted in Exercise, HealthTagged choose the right exercise for you, exercise, fitness, Health, quiz, tips, wellness, what exercise matches your personality, workoutLeave a comment

Your perfect Exercise Match [Quiz] | ecogreenlove

It can be hard to choose the right exercise regime for you. On top of the time constraints of modern life, the sheer number of options is enough to confuse most of us.

This quiz identifies which style of exercise matches your personality. Whether you’re a lone wolf, a team player or looking to become truly zen – this will set you on the right course to fulfilling your fitness needs.

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