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.
Read MoreThere is a saying that states “A man’s health can be judged by which he takes two at a time – pills or stairs.” This statement rings so true and once a person takes up this advice, they’ll soon understand why.
Read MoreTake a step back, be honest and take a look at 5 possible reasons why you’re not seeing the gym results you are after and how to change that:
Read MoreSarcopenia is the involuntary, gradual loss of muscle mass and strength as we age affecting 30% of people over the age of 60 and 50% of people age 80 and older. It does not distinguish between gender, ethnicity or where we live.
Read MoreDedication and patience are key to losing postpartum baby weight and here are 5 steps helping achieve just that:
Read MoreLunges are one of the most beneficial exercises for shaping your legs and bottom.
Read MoreYoga has several amazing benefits from making you mentally and physically strong as well as more agile and flexible.
Read MoreShort bursts of activity include climbing stairs instead of taking an elevator, walking briskly around the block, dancing to an upbeat song or taking a three-minute jog, each add up to better health benefits.
Beginning around age 30, many of us will begin to lose muscle mass at the rate of 3 to 8 percent per decade.
Read MoreThe majority of cholesterol circulating in your blood is what your body has made. But if you have more cholesterol than what is healthy, excess amounts of it can stick to the inside walls of your arteries, narrowing them, and increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Read MoreThe following 10 fitness tips may not be on your workout radar but they are meant to encourage, advise, and inspire you to keep up the good work and effort on promoting your health:
Here are 10 suggestions to inspire and ignite your creative fitness juices on planning a healthy summer vacation:
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 MoreImagine 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 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 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 MoreIf you are a runner, particularly of the long-distance sort, you may have been startled to discover blood in your urine following a race. It's a not uncommon occurrence for men, but much more unusual among women. The condition is called runner's hematuria.
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