What Minerals Does The Body Store In Its Bones?

Your skeleton has many functions. It gives shape and structure to your body, it supports your organs and protects them from harm, provides movement, and produces red blood cells. The skeleton also stores minerals; for example, 99% of the calcium stored in the body is stored in the skeleton and 85% of the phosphorus. While … Read more

Everything A Mother Needs To Know About Running While Pregnant

So you’re going to be a MOM! Congratulations! Welcome to the wonderful world of raging hormones, unexpected energy surges, and fatigue like you’ve never experienced before. And of course the food cravings, food aversions, stretch marks, heartburn, mood swings, and much, much more. Thankfully, all of these crazy symptoms do not last forever and they … Read more

The Benefits Of Ankle Weights: Why & How You Should Be Using Them

Adding resistance to otherwise everyday workout routines has been a trend in the world of fitness for quite some time. There are several items that one could use to add resistance to an exercise, such as resistance bands, a weighted vest, or more popular lately – ankle weights. Incorporating ankle weights to add strength and … Read more

The Truth About Compression Gear: Does It Really Work Or Not?

If you’re a sports fan, you have seen athletes wearing form-fitting, ‘‘superhero’’ type clothing underneath their uniforms. The garments seem to give them a special edge over the competition or at least, make them look more prepared to compete. These skintight clothing items, more commonly known as compression garments, are one of the latest trends … Read more