Chronic inflammation is ongoing, often due to unhealthy habits such as smoking or eating a poor diet and is linked with many serious diseases such as atherosclerosis, arthritis, or type 2 diabetes.
Read MoreNext time you have a choice between taking the elevator or the stairs, choose the stairs. We know there is a benefit to climbing stairs instead of using the elevator which comes down to this– climbing stairs is the ultimate workout for strength and cardio fitness.
Read MoreIt’s 3 a.m. Are you in bed sound asleep or standing in front of your refrigerator searching for snacks to eat? If you answered searching for snacks, beware. A nightly ritual of waking up past midnight to raid the fridge is no friend to your heart and may also put you at risk of developing diabetes.
Read MoreWhen working out, it’s always a good idea to keep your body guessing. In other words, don’t do the same thing over and over again. Changing up our workouts by doing something different, not only keeps workouts fresh and invigorating but keeps you from losing exercise motivation.
Read MoreWho can remember dropping to the ground to do push-ups in high school gym class? Either you loved them or dreaded the drill. This old-school exercise is still considered a good method for assessing strength and optimal fitness.
Read MoreVery likely you are familiar with the ketogenic diet. There is bound to be someone you know (or perhaps yourself) who has jumped on this fad diet as a way to slim down while subsisting on butter and bacon.
Read MoreThere is no better way to start your day than knowing you have done something amazing for yourself. This is especially so if it involves throwing back the covers and jumping out of bed to exercise.
Read MoreNo matter where you fall on the treadmill love/hate spectrum, they do have their advantages. They provide a safe workout, no uneven terrain, no icy patches, no traffic to contend with, and they are especially convenient when the weather is uncooperative for walking or running outdoors.
Read MoreThere’s no other way to state it except that everyone should be lifting weights. Do you want an edge over belly fat, stress, heart disease, and even better sleep? Then weight lifting is for you.
Read MoreIntense, high-impact movements may not be for you. And that’s okay. Not everyone can handle the force and strain running for miles places on their joints or have the strength and endurance for lifting heavy weights.
Read MoreHere’s another reason to lace up your sneakers and get physical as according to new research, physical activity prevents loss of volume of gray matter in the brains of older adults.
Read MoreThe abs are part of your core, the collection of muscles that act as your foundation. These core muscles lie deep within the abdominals and back, attaching to the spine or pelvis. Some of these muscles include the transversus abdominis, the muscles of the pelvic floor, and the oblique muscles.
Read MoreA 2015 small study published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, looked at 10 pairs of identical male twins in their 30s. Despite their shared DNA, these 10 pairs of identical twins were different on one way – their exercise habits.
Read MoreIf day in and day out you always do the same exact workout, you will be missing out on many important benefits of busting up a fitness routine. Never overlook surprising advantages of mixing up a workout routine.
Read MoreMoving actually helps reduce joint pain, increases strength and flexibility, and helps combat fatigue. However, the thought of going on a simple walk may seem overwhelming.
Read MoreThis cheap, portable form of exercise is one of the best ways to get in shape quickly while being a major part of your workout routine.
Read MoreYoga has a wealth of health advantages men have finally recognized and are taking advantage of – enhanced strength, injury prevention, better sexual performance, increased calm and focus and improved flexibility.
Read MoreBut, what if you really don’t want to exercise? What if you lack motivation or discipline to get up an extra 30 minutes early in the morning? Or to exercise even when you would rather lay on the couch watching TV?
Read MoreThink about it - where would we be without our feet? Not very far! From the moment we wake up and our feet hit the floor, they probably take some of the most daily abuse of any part of our body.
Read MoreProtein is an essential compound in every single one of the trillions of cells in the human body. Proteins are large molecules consisting of amino acids helping the cells to function properly and account for about 20% of our total body weight.
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