There is no doubt that exercise does a body good, including strengthening and toning our muscles. But how exactly does exercise make this occur? As we run and lift and stretch, our muscles experience chemical signals from surrounding cells, in addition to mechanical forces from jostling against tissues. Some physiologists wonder: Is it the body’s […]
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You don’t need a ton of specialised equipment to try hot yoga, but a mat that supports your practice—especially while you’re sweating buckets—is a definite plus. The perfect pick will assist you to feel “zoned in in your practice to the purpose where you’re not specializing in your mat,” Erin Archibald, a registered yoga instructor […]