Men's Health

Do you use a shoulder bag? Did you ever consider that it might be hurting you.

Carrying a bag that places a disproportionate load on your body can do long term damage to your spine. As you use such a bag, your muscles actually learn to compensate for the disproportionate load, offsetting your natural alignment.

It's time for a change.

Here are a few tips from EpicSelf.com that will help you and your posture out:

I know totes are super cute and fashionable so if you insist on using one make sure you…
- Switch shoulders often.
- Strengthen your core muscles (abs and back) through exercise to support the spine.
- Pack light. Take only what you seriously need. Do you really need your laptop today?
- Balance the weight and carry a small tote on each shoulder

For the full article, head on over to:
http://epicself.com/2008/03/28/picking-the-right-bag-for-a-balanced-body...

Stumble It!

For many men, the thought of finding themselves in a yoga studio is a terrifying thought, a below-the-belt kick to their masculinity. Thinking of yoga, men imagine soothing music, strange chanting and impossible body positions; a far cry from the grass-stains, blood, guts and glory of football or mountain biking. Why would any man want to (pay money to) inflict the unbearable pain of yoga stretching and straining on his body?

Actually, gents, there are a lot of reasons why men should be flocking to the yoga studio too. CanadianLiving.com has compiled eight such reasons, all of them as manly as watching the Die Hard trilogy.

Some highlights from the list:

-Yoga works out the entire body, not just specific muscle groups like lacrosse or volleyball.

-Yoga decreases muscle soreness, therefore making it a great activity to followup a hard day at the gym with.

-Wayne Gretzky does yoga, so it must be cool.

Still not convinced? Head on over to: CanadianLiving.com to get the full scoop.

Stumble It!