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8 Easy Stretches to Relieve Back Pain: Back pain is one of the most excruciating sensations one can experience. Pain can be caused by a chronic condition such as ankylosing spondilitis or scoliosis, a sudden accident, lack of activity, or constant strain. It causes us to slow down and even quit some tasks that used to be manageable. If back pain gets bad enough, it may even leave some bed ridden. Medicine or hot/cold patches may provide temporary relief, but eventually the pain will return. Stretching helps the muscles activate and build strength to support the spine - leading to reduced frequency and intensity of pain. Below are some simple exercises that can have you back on your feet in no time:

You work so hard in the gym, so the last thing you will want is for the recovery process to impact your progression. If you want to reap the benefits of regular exercise, you must take the rest and recovery process seriously. To help you do so, we are providing some top tips on how to quickly recover after a workout.

Osteoporosis Overview: Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes them to weaken and become fragile - increasing the likelihood of a fracture. It is sometimes referred to as a "invisible disability" because it can exist for years without symptoms. There is no cure for osteoporosis, though there are many treatment options. Check out this infographic to learn more about osteoporosis, including risk factors, lifestyle changes, and some important statistics:

Have you recently decided to start a new fitness plan? If that's the case, we applaud you. After all, revamping or kick-starting your fitness regimen can often be difficult, as it requires plenty of motivation, discipline and dedication.

Water Aerobics - Top 5 Health Benefits: Water aerobics (aquaerobics) is a wonderful water exercise that builds cardiovascular stamina, strength, and flexibility, helps burn body fat, increases circulation, and can help you rehabilitate healing muscles and joints. Many experts agree that water aerobics is a preferred method as opposed to exercise on land. Working out in the water can burn as much body fat and build as much muscle as on-land based exercises, but the process and benefits may be greater for certain individuals. Hopefully this infographic will inspire you to take your workout to the pool:

Four Healthy Reasons to Break a Sweat: One of the most natural ways to keep the body healthy and clean of toxins is through sweating. Working for a sweat through exercise has great health benefits for the body and will help you look and feel great! Below are some reasons to get up, get moving, and sweat it out:

Menopause - 8 Common Symptoms & Solutions: Menopause is a natural biological process in a woman’s life occurring 12 months after her last menstrual period. Menopause happens because the woman's ovaries stop producing the hormones estrogen and progesterone. Lower hormone levels may lead to uncomfortable symptoms. With the production of very low levels of hormones, the body’s response to certain situations may be different than what one is used to. Although it also ends fertility, you can stay healthy, vital and sexual. Here are some tips to help manage some of the most common menopause symptoms:

Proper Running Form: Running is great exercise but can be harmful to the body if done incorrectly. Learning ways to improve your form will make you less likely to suffer from injuries, maximize your time, and increase stamina. Ways to improve each stride include:

Cycling Health Benefits: A child learning to ride a bike probably isn't aware of how this skill can benefit them years later. Cycling is a great way to exercise and have fun while doing it! As the weather gets nicer, try taking a ride through your neighborhood. You can even help motivate others by joining a spin class! If you live close to work or school, consider taking your bike! It is a fun and easy way to improve your fitness, brain power, and wallet. Take a look at some of the many health benefits cycling has to offer:

Consequences of High Blood Pressure: High blood pressure (hypertension) can silently damage the body and cause complications. The excessive pressure on your artery walls caused by high blood pressure can damage your blood vessels, as well as organs in your body. The higher your blood pressure and the longer it goes uncontrolled, the greater the damage. Fortunately, you can control your blood pressure to lower your risk for serious health problems.