A 2016 study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine agrees with this. This study examined the link between six different type of exercise and the risk of early death.
Read MoreOther medications that may falsely lower a man’s PSA reading are any man taking aspirin, statin drugs such as Lipitor or Crestor, or thiazide diuretics.
Imagine pressing your hands together in prayer position as hard as you can for 10 seconds. You just did an isometric exercise.
Read MoreGood digestive health is priceless. Anyone who’s had to endure regular digestive discomfort such as constipation, stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, esophagus spasms, or irritable bowel syndrome, will agree a well-functioning digestive tract plays a huge role in feeling healthy.
Read MoreLifting weights will help define and tone muscles giving you an improved appearance. In addition, lifting weights regularly makes everyday tasks so much easier – carrying groceries, carrying kids, lifting heavy items from the floor, gardening, or making the bed.
Read MoreFeeling exhausted? That mid-afternoon slump or the struggle to stay alert on the drive home from work, are signs you need a shot of energy adrenaline.
Read MoreOf the estimated 5 million Americans 18 or older – 80% to 90% of those diagnosed being women - exercise can be an effective treatment option significantly showing positive improvements of symptoms resulting in increased quality of life and physical functioning.
Read MoreAsk a yoga instructor if their toned, muscular physique is from lifting weights. Most likely they will laugh and say, “Sure, I lift my own body weight.” Yoga is primarily known for gaining flexibility, increasing circulation, improving posture or relieving tension and stress.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever used the term, “Go take a hike,” have you considered what that means when compared to taking a walk? Most of us would admit there are differences between the two but just how much do they diverge from one another and is one better than the other?
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 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 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 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 MoreWe hear it all the time – get in shape and reduce risk of disease. It’s a good concept to work towards but how to go about it is easier said than done. Where do you start? What types of physical activities actually help you achieve this goal?
Read MoreCompared to, say, heroin or tequila, exercise seems to be a pretty tame addiction. It even seems like it would be a “healthy” obsession.
Read MoreHas 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 MoreThe 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.
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.
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