The MAD Lifestyle

posted by:Jess Walter, Health and Nutrition Writer

​We all know that as soon as you reach your senior years, you have somewhat of an excuse to take it easy, yet there are numerous advantages to doing exercise in later life. The aging process and debilitating physical factors such as bone loss can be slowed down if you participate in a regular fitness regime, yet studies show that many adults over 65 spend 10 hours or more being sedentary. Other physical health benefits of fitness for the elderly include the ability to

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posted by:MAD-HQ

An interview with Berit Kauffeldt, ToeSox UK & EU Ambassador, Professional Volleyball Player & Yogini

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posted by:Sally Parkes, currently a key member of HFE's technical expert team

Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that seeks to connect the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the body. Derived from the Sanskrit word ‘yuj’, it literally translates to ‘unity of the mind and body with the universal spirit’. The traditional style of this 5000-year-old practice aims to help students overcome a number of physical, mental and spiritual limitations with the goal of realising the self – the ultimate goal of yoga is enlightenment. Traditional yoga is still seen by many to be on the fringe of a religion; however the modern practice is somewhat different from the original linage.

Tags:yoga, yoga anatomy, yoga asana, yoga poses, yoga for healthy spine, yoga for your back

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