Fit Yourself Barre-With A French Touch
This is familiar to all of us: the neck and back pain that comes with sitting far too long in front of our PC at work or at home. Those are signs of holding our body in a poor posture. Unfortunately, concerning our health and wellness, we don’t think about our posture that much. We …
Do you want to tone up multiple lower body muscles at the same time? A squat will do just that for you! It is a compound exercise that strengthens your glutes, quadruples, core, and calves all at once. It is one of the most effective exercises you can do. In this article, we will see …
I’ve had chicory coffee my entire life without even knowing what it was until very recently! That is probably because “la chicorée” is a French popular product that is cultivated in Northern France where I grew up. I always thought it was a type of coffee and to my big surprise, after finally questioning myself …
I love those “all in one” exercises that bring you multiple advantages and doing planks is undoubtedly one of them! It may be a big surprise to you but yes, this exercise provides many excellent benefits. The plank position is a great bodyweight exercise that engages not only all the muscles of your core but …
2020 has been such a challenging year! Full of a global health crisis due to the covid19. It’s certainly been a wake-up call for many of us to strengthen our immune system and help our bodies fight diseases and infections of all kinds. Though there is no proof that healthy lifestyle habits help fortify our …
On our last summer vacation, we decided to visit our cousins that live in Saint-Raphael, on the French Riviera in the south of France. It was our second visit there. Our first trip was not so great because the campground where we stayed was too far away by foot from downtown and the beach. To …
Barre fitness, unfortunately, has still a reputation to be a “girly” sport, designed only for women. However, more and more men are taking barre classes. Surprisingly, I was so happy to hear that professional athletes such as football and rugby players, now do barre workouts as well, breaking the stereotypes associated with ballet and men. …
Tiny yet super powerful and very easy to prepare. That is what I think of chia seeds. I discovered them a few years ago and I am so happy I did. They give a massive amount of various micronutrients which makes them one of the healthiest and most nutritious food on the planet. Discover the …
You’ve probably heard that the French take the time to enjoy life whenever they can. The French way of life is centered on how to live well rather than the “kill yourself at work to make the most money” mentality. The French call it the “Art de Vivre” which beautifully translates as “the art of …
What about a “sea vegetable” to complement your diet? I have been taking spirulina for 2 months now, and I am feeling the difference in my overall health. I am quite physically active so in constant need of energy and spirulina has helped me overcome fatigue. But there is so much more to spirulina than …