Hidden health perks found in every workout
/Working 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 MorePilates for perfecting total body fitness
/Fitness 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 MoreShake It Off
/When 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 MoreMistakes men make when first working out
/For 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 MoreWhich is best for weight loss – cardio or lifting weights?
/Any 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 More10 ingenious fitness tips you probably are not doing
/We’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 MoreExercise Against Recurring Breast Cancer
/What can women already suffering from breast cancer do to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence?
Read More7 amazing benefits of HIIT workouts
/For 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 MoreBecome physically fit with these 4 types of exercise
/Many 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 More7 ways to bust up a weight loss plateau
/Weight 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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