Even with all the pulleys, sliding seats, and adjustable weights, rowing machines today still seem a little old-fashioned. Perhaps because they were fixtures in gyms back when gyms were just gyms, and didn't double as smoothie cafés, yoga schools, or pick-up bars. But today, just as in your grandfather's time, few machines can give you as good a workout in as short a period of time as a rowing machine.
Read MoreThere is a saying that states “A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs.” This statement rings so true and once a person takes up this advice, they’ll soon understand why.
Read MoreWe've all watched as our favorite pro athletes, bathed in sweat, guzzle those bright green and blue sports drinks on the sidelines. In fact, the companies that market those drinks and provide them to the pro sport leagues free of charge are counting on it. But just as there are some fundamental differences between your game and that of Cam Newton or LeBron James, there are some fundamental reasons why sports drinks work for them and work against you.
Read MoreIf you’ve been skipping working out on a treadmill because you see it as boring, think again. Working out on a treadmill may seem tedious and repetitive but they can offer a good alternative depending on how you use them. Besides pushing the “start” button and proceeding to walk, there is so much more they offer.
Read MoreIf you had to cut corners when it comes to slimming down, which one matters more - eating healthy or exercise?
Read MoreExercising in water is not only one of the most refreshing and invigorating workouts you can do but also an effective workout for the health benefits you’ll achieve. And for those who suffer from arthritic joints or who need rehabilitation from an injury, it can be a lifesaver for remaining physically active in an exercise program.
Read MoreOne of the most beneficial exercise moves in the world is yoga. Walk into any yoga class across America and the primary participates will usually be women. However, ever so slowly, there are more and more men who have taken the plunge, their pride and their yoga mat to join the opposite sex in discovering the manly benefits yoga has to offer.
Read MoreHere are some of the top benefits a person can achieve by participating in water aerobics or water workouts:
Read MoreLow impact exercise can be a more viable and realistic method of achieving and maintaining a degree of fitness for those unable to do high impact workouts.
Read MoreSteroids have been around, in some fashion, since the 1930s, when scientists created a synthetic form of testosterone to help treat men who were unable to produce enough of the hormone for normal growth, development, and sexual functioning. In the Second World War, additional experimentation showed the value of artificial testosterone in helping malnourished soldiers gain weight and improve performance overall.
Read MoreParkinson’s disease affects those afflicted with it by causing impaired balance, tremors, slowness, stiffness, and a shuffling gait or trouble with walking. Now a new study is suggesting that exercise could be one way to help slow down the progression of this disease including for those who already have advanced Parkinson’s.
Read MoreIf you’re not a morning person have you ever wondered how some people can be full of energy and so chipper first thing in the morning? You may be the type where it’s a struggle just to throw back the covers to get up out of bed each day. What is it that vim and vigor person is doing to be so wide-awake that early in the wee hours of the day?
Read MoreWorking out is good for us and every little bit counts. In fact, no matter what form of exercise you do, chances are you are getting even more health perks than youthoughtEvery time we choose to be physically active as opposed to inactivity, we give our body a health boost that pays off big time in the long run.
Read MoreFitness doesn’t come neatly wrapped up in one all-inclusive exercise. For total or whole body fitness, there needs to be a blend of various forms of exercise from strength training, aerobic, and flexibility. That is why Pilates is such a good workout for anyone who wants to expand their exercise routine into an area besides the usual running, swimming, or bicycling. One that really develops what every one of us needs for total body fitness – strength, flexibility, muscular endurance, coordination, balance, and good posture.
Read MoreWhen Taylor Swift tunefully advised us all to just “shake it off” she was not referring to our excess pounds. But soon, based upon research being performed at Augusta University in Augusta, Georgia, that suggestion won't be so far fetched. The scientists there are working on a less strenuous form of exercise known as whole-body vibration (WBV) that can mimic the muscle and bone health benefits of regular exercise.
Read MoreWe’ve heard the advice and recommendations of getting fit and in shape. We know the many benefits exercise and physical activity brings to our lives. But there may be some fitness ideas you might not thought of to spur you on keeping your exercise routine fresh and exciting.
Read MoreFor those who have never heard of HIIT or high-intensity interval training, they have no idea what an efficient and phenomenal workout this is.
Read MoreMany of us are not involved in a well-rounded physical fitness program. In reality, there are 4 types of exercise each of us should incorporate daily to achieve true physical fitness – aerobics, strengthening, stretching and balance. When we strike a balance of including all 4 types of exercise our bodies will respond in better endurance, strength, stability and flexibility making our everyday lives that much better.
Read MoreWeight loss plateaus are not unusual and can happen to the best of us. But don’t let a temporary stall hijack your hard work.
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