by Kieran Legg | Mar 18, 2024 | Mental Health
Mindfulness is no longer just a trend. With countless studies (and experts) verifying the validity of introspection as a powerful tool to safeguard your mind, these restful reps should form a crucial part of your weekly workout regimen. However, with a proverbial pick...
by Mens Health | Oct 17, 2016 | Fitness
Text by Brian Dalek If it weren’t for the pain in my legs and quickly deteriorating coordination, I might appreciate the words of encouragement. They’re all around me at kilometre 32 of the marathon. “You’re kicking ass!” reads one sign. “Great job – almost...
by Mens Health | Sep 9, 2014 | Fitness, Workouts
“Breathe through your nose!” shouts the burly martial arts instructor, clad in a T-shirt and sparring shorts. Eight muscular fighters flare their nostrils in response, inhaling deeply as they assume a low push-up position on a worn wrestling mat. To a bystander, the...
by Mens Health | Feb 4, 2014 | Life
There are a couple of exercises where nose breathing is essential. For example, many yoga practices employ the ujjayi breath (or victorious breath) to send oxygen to the muscles and warm the body. But that doesn’t necessarily hold true for cardiovascular exercises...
by Mens Health | Nov 5, 2013 | Life
Freediving is a sport that attracts some of the most unique athletes on the planet – men and women who can hold their breath for several minutes and plunge to impossible depths of the sea. This weekend sees the start of one of the highlights of the freediving...
