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  If you’ve recently been diagnosed with chronic pain, you’re not alone. Chronic pain is a debilitating medical issue that affects more than 100 million Americans with an overall healthcare bill topping $500 million annually.Chronic pain feels like a never-ending hurt, but to get the diagnosis you have to have experienced persistent pain for at least six months. However, many Americans feel pain for much, much longer.   That’s why when faced with a chronic pain diagnosis, sufferers are also burdened with depression, anxiety, and stress. Maybe your life has changed in substantial ways due to the pain — you can’t stand up long enough to coach your kids’ soccer team or the medical bills and insurance premiums have you stressed out at the bank. People diagnosed with chronic pain have to live with it every day, but there are ways to understand, manage and even overcome this constant suffering.   Understanding the Diagnosis   If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with chronic pain, you may be asking yourself, what happens next? A diagnosis doesn’t magically make…

There’s a reason why push-ups are still extremely relevant today- they work.  The push-up is a multi-joint exercise that targets deltoids, triceps, pecs, and all of your key muscle stabilizers. Another benefit is that it doesn’t require any additional equipment, so you can perform push ups anytime, anywhere. To get results and stay injury free, you must do them with proper form: Maintain your head, neck and spine in neutral position, keep your abs completely engaged, and your lower body (glutes, hips, etc) activated through the movement. Get started: Learn and practice the traditional push-up with good form. Work your way up to three sets of eight. Once you’re able to perform them without faltering, you’ll be ready to perform the following variations. Mixing up the movements and hand positioning will challenge different muscles, burn more calories and test your endurance. Try these variations one at a time using proper form. Then move on to the next one!  1. Plank-Ups: Start in push-up position (hands under shoulders, back flat, legs extended behind you, toes tucked under). Keeping upper body engaged, lower right…

The Best Tips For Those Training For A Marathon Photo via Pixabay by Skeeze   For anyone interested in becoming a runner–or for runners interested in participating in a marathon — it’s important to do some research first on what exactly goes into the sport. While it’s a great way to get (or stay) in shape, it can also be hard on your body if done improperly, and many precautions need to be taken to ensure you stay healthy and safe while you’re participating.   One of the first things a runner should know is that the right shoes can make you or break you. Don’t listen to recommendations from a friend, as every shoe fits differently on a different foot. Take your time looking around at the shoe store, and get your foot measured and the shoe fitted properly before you make a decision.   “Get fitted at a pro running store. If you are serious about completing a full marathon, it’s worth the investment. Spend time getting the perfect shoe for your foot. Your friend may convince you…

Learn and put into use our latest rule from the Fortza Fit Rules of Nutrition to get into your best shape yet, and feel your body function at the peak of its powers. These rules support cell health, and this increase your energy capabilities, while decreasing inflammation and acidity. This results in a truly younger, healthier and happier you, and a metabolic system that runs smoothly. Here’s the next rule of the Fortza Fit Rule of Nutrition number six: Now that we have settled the importance of vegetables as a primary form of food in every meal, lets focus now on animal proteins. We’re talking about beef, pork, poultry and more. How amazing is protein? Now I’m getting started, To begin, protein is the most satiating nutrient, it keeps you full longer, and it keeps you away from unhealthy snacks and cravings that go against your fitness goals. Eating protein also has a thermic effect, so you’ll burn more calories when digesting them, than when you’re digesting fat or carbs. This can bump up your metabolism and decrease the probability of storing fat. Also,…