Fitness Riding a bicycle is good for body and soul. Cycling gets you out in the fresh air, leaves you feeling invigorated, and can do wonders for cardiovascular health. And you don’t have to ride fast and furiously to benefit from cycling. Here’s what to do to avoid undue muscle aches when you cycle. * […]
Fitness Exercise physiologists have come up with a formula called the target heart rate to help you determine how fast your heart should beat in order to maximize health benefits without overexerting yourself. The basic idea is to exercise about 60 to 80 percent of your maximum capability for at least 20 or 30 minutes
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Fitness Walking doesn’t make just your feet happy. It is good for your whole body! * Great way to keep fit without risk of injury. * Special equipment not needed. * Burns calories. Builds stamina. * Enhances muscle tone. Makes the heart stronger. * Helps relieve stress and lifts your mood. * Aids digestion and
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BE FIT Running is a great form of exercise. It gets your heart rate up, builds endurance, and releases stress. But, running is also high-impact and should be approached with caution. Here’s how to get started safely: 1. Check with your doctor to make sure running is right for you. 2. Invest in comfortable footwear
BE FIT Many people don’t exercise because they believe it takes too much time or money. They may think they need to spend an hour at the gym each day to get healthier. These myths could be standing in the way of a healthier life. Exercise is a universal way to improve health. We know
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BE FIT Think of the money you’ll save on gas, train fare, and parking. If you live within 10 miles of your work, find solutions to overcome these popular excuses: *Not safe:Use less congested roads if rush-hour traffic clogs the main streets. *Have to dress nicely at work:Drive to work one day each week and
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BE FIT Vigorous exercise is good for your health, but too much can do more harm than good to your heart. Limit your exercise to a maximum daily dose of between 30 and 50 minutes, say researchers in an editorial published in Heart. The idea that more and more high-intensity exercise, such as marathons, can
