Tuesday 10 March 2015

3 types of 'voluntary stress' that may actually be good for your body

Todd Becker starts each morning with a ritual that would literally take most people's breath away: a bone-chilling cold shower. He usually skips breakfast. Lunch is often optional, too. In fact, he regularly eats just one meal a day. When it comes to exercise, he likes it intense and done on an empty stomach.You might call it a miserable way to live, but Becker says it makes him feel great.

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8 things you'll want to do on day one with your Apple Watch

The Apple Watch is coming out on April 24, and if you're willing to pay the $349 (or $10,000 and up for the solid gold Edition version) you'll be among the first to try out what looks like one of the smartest smartwatches out there. App-makers and developers are rushing to bring new experiences and capabilities to the platform, but don't worry, you'll have more than enough to do next month.

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3 ways to find workout motivation when you'd rather give up

It's hard enough to make time to exercise, so it's frustrating when you feel yourself losing your mojo halfway through your workout. Maybe you're tired from a long day at work. the gym's super crowded or you're hungry. Whatever the reason, you want to get the most out of your workout so it's to your benefit to hang in there.

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