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Part 2: Sculpt Your Body at Home! Upper, Lower & Core Training

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A 20-Minute Full-Body Home Workout Routine Even on a busy schedule, you can strengthen your upper body, lower body, and core muscles at home with this simple 20-minute home workout routine. No equipment is needed—your bodyweight is more than enough for effective results. Follow this practical guide to get started today. Upper Body Power: Focus on Arms, Shoulders, and Chest Push-Ups: The most basic and effective upper body exercise. Place your hands shoulder-width apart, keep your body straight, and bend your elbows to lower and lift your body. If it's too challenging, start on your knees. Triceps (Diamond) Push-Ups: Bring your thumbs and index fingers together to form a diamond shape, and do push-ups. This variation targets the triceps at the back of your arms. Arm Circles & Shoulder Taps: Rotate your shoulders in circles to warm up, or try shoulder taps from a push-up position to boost core and shoulder stability. Tone Your Legs and Glutes: Essential Lower Body Routine Squa...

Part 3. How to Get Your Vitamins & Minerals During a Heatwave: Nourishing Your Body

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Why Are Vitamins & Minerals More Important in Summer? During the summer, your body loses a lot of vitamins and minerals through sweat, along with fluids.Hot weather can also decrease your appetite, making it easy to fall short on essential nutrients.That’s why carefully managing your vitamins and minerals is key to staying healthy during the hottest months. Chronic vitamin and mineral deficiencies can lead to weakened immunity, osteoporosis, anemia, and ongoing fatigue. It’s especially important to pay attention to your nutrition in summer.  Essential Vitamins & Minerals for Summer Signs of Nutrient Deficiency in a Heatwave Persistent fatigue and lethargy Frequent muscle cramps or spasms Mouth ulcers or increased skin problems Difficulty concentrating, frequent headaches Poor appetite and indigestion These symptoms can occur when you’re low on vitamin C, B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and other key nutrients. If deficiencies persist long-term, you’re at higher risk for i...