Exercising 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 MoreBiologically, men are programmed to have a higher amount of lean muscle mass than women. Lean muscle mass is the key factor determining the rate of a person’s metabolism which is the rate at which the body burns calories.
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 MoreFor men, establishing and then maintaining a routine consistent workout can be challenging. Whether a guy decides to get in shape to lose weight or for better overall health, he needs to avoid some common workout mistakes that could derail his efforts in achieving his goals.
Read MoreAny fitness expert will tell you both cardio workouts and strength training go hand-in-hand. Both complement each other with each having their specific end-goal in mind in helping you reach your own individual personal fitness achievements you’re aiming for.
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 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.
Read MoreThe problem of American adults being either overweight or obese continues to be a major health issue. According to the National Institutes of Health more than 65 percent of American adults fall into this category of being overweight or obese.
Read MoreHere are common exercise mistakes many of us tend to make and how to avoid them:
Read MoreTwo separate studies, that an important component of maintaining a healthy brain with good cognitive functioning is regular physical activity.
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