Sidestep these 4 common workout mistakes
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The main goal is usually to lose some weight, get in better shape, improve cardiovascular fitness or bulk up, define and tone muscles.
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Choosing a personal trainer right for you
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Personal trainers are people who can design an exercise program to meet your fitness goals, keep you motivated and adapt your training as you progress.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about exercise and Afib
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When the heart is out of rhythm, this causes the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) to beat irregularly (quiver) instead of beating in a regular, rhythmic beat.
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Read MoreThis is why you need strong core muscles
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When our core muscles are weak, we tend to slouch resulting in poor posture. Good posture makes you appear slimmer and projects confidence. Standing tall also lessens wear and tear on the spine and allows you to breathe deeply.
Read More6 remarkable reasons why stretching matters
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Here are 6 best reasons why all of us must do simple movements of some form of stretching and how it benefits us in the long run:
Read MoreTake a swing at fitness boxing
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oxing as a sport requires a high level of athletic prowess of strength, speed, agility, hand-eye coordination, endurance, and nerve. But boxing as a fitness exercise is where the average person can sharpen their “inner boxer” without having to take an actual swing at anyone.
Read MoreFight inflammation with a surprisingly small amount of exercise
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Chronic low-grade systemic inflammation is a common occurrence as we age. We may not feel, see or know it is occurring but chronic inflammation is associated with increased risk for disease, poor physical functioning and mortality.
Read MoreSpinning your way to a better body
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It is a group class of stationary cycling done in a health club or special studio with an instructor leading the workout.
Read MoreTough Time Exercising? Chill Out!
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Regular exercise, it seems, is hard, and many of us have a tendency to stress out about it.
Read MoreWhy exercise may add 9 ‘biological’ years of life
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Never believe working out and breaking a sweat is a waste of time. It looks like physical activity is the true ‘fountain of youth.’ New research, to be published in the July issue of the journal Preventive Medicine,
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5 exercises your body wants you to do daily
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Less than 5% of adults participate in 30 minutes of physical activity each day; only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week.
Read MoreBenefits of Prenatal Yoga
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There are numerous types of childbirth-prep classes, why choose yoga? For one, it is the fundamental stretching exercise of all time. It will also teach you how to breath in a focused manner, and to center yourself – both extremely valuable skills for a mother-to-be.
Read MoreHow exercise can ease depression
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If there is one thing a doctor should strongly consider prescribing to a patient suffering from depression is exercise. Even though exercise is more likely associated with benefitting the heart, muscles, lungs, and bones, new research is now focusing on how it improves the brain. It appears breaking a sweat and moving around can result in a reduced likelihood of depression.
Read MorePilates power to transform your love life
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Here are several ways both men and women can take advantage of Pilate’s power to transform their love life:
Read MoreTai chi – meditation and medication in motion
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Growing evidence is showing the value of tai chi in treating or preventing many health problems.
Read MoreExercise Addiction
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Compared to, say, heroin or tequila, exercise seems to be a pretty tame addiction. It even seems like it would be a “healthy” obsession.
Read MoreBike your way to great health
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Maybe it’s been awhile since you’ve straddled a bicycle. Or maybe your bike sits collecting dust in a storage shed or garage, forgotten but still useable. Now may be a good time to wheel it out, check it over and hop on. Riding a bike is one of the most active ways to not only spend leisure time but can be a terrific workout. A bike ride can be as challenging or as laid back as the path or road you choose. Opt for a challenging terrain with lots of hills and valleys and you’ll be huffing and puffing in no time, burning calories and strengthening muscles.
Read MoreControl diabetes easier with exercise
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A diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is a wakeup call to taking better care of yourself. One way to accomplish this is through physical activity or exercise. Increasing movement throughout the day will lead to feeling better and best news of all, reduces the risk of common complications associated with diabetes such as problems with your kidneys, feet, nerves, eyes and heart.
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