What 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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This 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 MoreVibration Exercise: What's the Buzz?
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The vibration machine craze began in Russia, an outgrowth of the program used there to train cosmonauts.
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 MoreMust-know tips for exercising in summer heat
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To prevent any heat-related illnesses from occurring, special precautions need to be taken when exercising in hot weather.
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,
Read MoreTime to try out a trampoline workout
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It seems like fitness enthusiasts are always looking for that next new form of exercise that will meet their needs in obtaining the body they want getting themselves in great shape. And a trampoline workout just might be the one for you too.
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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 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 MoreHere’s why everyone should lift weights
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We see the images of sculpted, finely chiseled bodies on websites or TV. The effort of taking the time to lift weights achieving the body they clamor for. We admire their dedication to turning their bodies into works of art, but most of us believe that weight lifting is mainly meant for the young or for athletes competing against one another.
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.
Read MoreRunning and longevity
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You always knew that running was good for your heart and health, but we bet you have never seen its benefit quantified exactly like that before. Looked at another way, runners live three years longer than non-runners.
Read More25 ways to beat exercise boredom
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Has exercise become monotonous, tedious, wearisome, or dare we say “boring? Has the spirited enthusiasm you started off with at the beginning of an exercise regimen now turned into more of a “ho-hum” reaction?
Read MoreHealth perks of public parks
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The great outdoors has always been our playground and what a better way for getting physically fit than to enjoy natural scenic beauty and park activities they have to offer. It is being realized more and more the role public parks play in improving our health in several ways – to promoting physical activity to improving mental health and even the potential of reducing health care costs.
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