Squats: Good or Bad?

In the world of working out, the squat exercise is often hailed as one of the simplest ways to burn fat and improve muscle. As it uses some of the strongest muscles in the body, it is often recommended as a good way to get in shape. However, many people may have read that squats can be damaging to joints such as the knees and hips, and are afraid to try them out in case of injury. The best way to evaluate this particular exercise is to examine what it actually entails and what its effects could be on different types of physiques.
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The Importance of Hydration

We talk frequently on the Onto Orthopedics blog about the essential things that your body needs to survive, thrive and be as healthy as possible. However, we have not paid much attention to the most important thing of all - water!
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Pilates for a Healthier Body

For those people who understand that they need to protect their bodies in various ways as they age, in order to preserve optimum health for as long as possible, discovering new exercise and fitness options is always great and welcome news. Hitting the gym is a popular option when it comes to keeping fit, as is running, cycling, yoga and team sports, such as football and rugby. If you partake in any of these activities then you will inevitably be doing your body a great deal of good. Pilates is one activity that you may not yet know the amazing benefits of that could really boost your health and fitness efforts.
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How to Avoid Injury in the Gym

Going to the gym and exercising regularly is one of the best ways to protect your body as you age. As you build your muscles and strengthen your bones, you will be much better equipped to deal with accidents and injuries, should they occur. However, the potential to injure yourself in the gym also of course exists!
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Why You Should Be Bananas for Bananas!

 

Bananas are thought to be the favourite fresh fruit of the American people and with the abundance of goodness they contain, this is great for the health of the country! Bananas provide the body with numerous vitamins and minerals, and also there is also a serious dose of fibre in each one! Fiber is essential, not only for positive intestinal health, but also to help protect the body against certain diseases. Today we are going to look at the incredible reasns that you should be bananas for bananas!

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Why You Should Be Eating Your Oats!

As a young child you were probably often told by your parents to eat your porridge - and with good reason! Although this is certainly not the favourite breakfast choice of most children, it is a great way to promote optimum health and future-proof your body!

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Smoking and Bone Health

The damaging health effects of smoking are widely known and accepted as fact. However, there are massive numbers of people who still smoke despite this information! Smoking will be detrimental to your health regardless of your age, gender or ethnicity. And, in order to preserve optimum health, it is essential that you do not engage in this habit. Your bones are one particular part of your body that can be quite severely negatively affected by your choice to smoke.
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Protect Your Body with an Orthopedic Mattress

Getting a good night's sleep is something all of us can benefit from! With disturbed sleep, or an erratic sleep cycle, your mood can soon become affected and this can actually lead to serious health problems.
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Running or Cycling for Bone Health?

Researchers have recently been exploring the impact of both running and cycling on long-term bone health in order to determine which is more effective. The results seem to suggest that exercise that puts a greater strain on the bones, such as running, is more likely to be effective in preserving the long-term health of the bones. Cycling, on the other hand, is a non-weight bearing exercise and therefore does not have the same benefits to the bones as running.
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Is Coffee Good For You?

Some people will like to tell you that drinking coffee, especially drinking too much coffee, is bad for your health. Throughout the last few years there have been various pieces of research to support this claim. However, there is also plentiful evidence to suggest that regularly drinking coffee is good for you and with this article I am going to explain why!

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