Fitness Join a charity walk, run, or bike ride. If you are struggling to find a reason to get off your duff and exercise, go online and find a cause that interests you – Alzheimer’s disease, animal welfare, breast cancer, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, etc. Chances are there is a fitness-related fund-raiser in your area […]
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Fitness Water exercise (or aquatic exercise, as it’s sometimes called) is popular among people of all ages. Buoyed up by water, you feel light as a feather, and you can move in ways that are otherwise difficult or impossible yet still tone your muscles and improve your circulation, breathing, and endurance. You weigh 90 percent
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Fitness Lean times are no excuse to ignore your health. Don’t let gym memberships, personal training fees, or the cost of the latest exercise gadget weigh you down. Exercise is about moving, stretching, lifting, bending, breathing – things you can easily do at home. Or simply walk – around the block, at a mall, or
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Fitness Tone, tighten & shrink your body with constant movement. You may never earn a spot on Dancing With the Stars, but you can get the same benefits they’ve been touting – tight, toned bodies and noticeable weight loss – simply by moving to your own groove or learning a new one. Be forever young.
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BE FIT CrossFit is a high-intensity strength and conditioning workout. It emphasizes dynamic exercises such as Olympic lifting, plyometrics, and kettlebells. Who can do CrossFit? CrossFit can be modified for a variety of ages and fitness levels. There are even CrossFit classes for kids and seniors. Is CrossFit safe? Because CrossFit is a high-intensity form
BE FIT Finances are one of the biggest reasons people don’t join a gym. A monthly gym membership fee can take a big bite out of a budget, but that doesn’t mean you should throw in the towel on exercise. You can get all of the benefits of exercise at little to no cost with
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BE FIT Active video games, also known as “exergames,” are not the perfect solution to getting the nation moving, but they can play a role in getting some people up off the couch and moving right in front of it. Michigan State University researchers reviewed published research of studies of these games and say that
BE FIT Don’t let gym memberships, personal training fees, or the cost of the latest exercise gadget weigh you down. Exercise is about moving, stretching, lifting, bending, breathing – things you can easily do at home. Or simply walk – around the block, at a mall, or on a local school’s track. Get started Start
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BE FIT Fitness bands, also called wearable health trackers, have become a popular trend in the last few years. Millions of these devices have been sold, but can they help you get healthy? What they do Most fitness trackers have features that act like a pedometer, counting your steps and other physical activity. Their features
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BE FIT When it comes to exercise, any amount is better than none. The National Institutes of Health recommends at least 30 minutes a day most days of the week. But, this amount is hard for many people to fit into their day. What if you could get healthier with less exercise? Some research suggests
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