Fitness Take control of your health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that more than 50 percent of adults in the U.S. don’t exercise enough. Of those, 25 percent are not active at all. Combined, they probably have a million and one excuses – 99.9 percent of which are probably not valid. Excuse […]
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Fitness Walking is one of the most beneficial, and safest, exercises you can do. That makes walking a great way to start if you’re just beginning an exercise routine. It’s also ideal for weight loss. And, it’s a great way to exercise with friends! Set a target for the number of steps you want to
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Fitness If you live in a climate with distinctly different seasons, you’re lucky: You can vary your fitness program with changing conditions. But weather adds more than interest to your routine; it can affect your body’s response to exercise. An exercise done comfortably in one season-like jogging in the spring or fall, for instance-can become
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Fitness How do you measure the success of your fitness program? By how much weight you lose? How many inches you trim off your waistline or hips? How well you sleep at night? How energetic you feel? These are all worthwhile criteria. Another way to evaluate your fitness level-and assess your progress-is to keep track
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Fitness Walking Tips * Hold your head up and keep your back straight. * Bend your elbows as you swing your arms. * Take long, easy strides. Gradually increase your brisk walking time to 30 to 60 minutes, for to five (or more) sessions a week. Your goal is to get the benefits you are
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Fitness Sitting down on the job is bad for your health. It’s time to stand up for yourself. No, really. Stand up! Scientists warn that prolonged sitting – even for those who exercise regularly – could be really bad for your health. After four hours of sitting, the genes that regulate glucose and fat in
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Fitness Set short-term & long-term fitness goals. If you haven’t exercised for years, the odds that you will run a marathon soon are against you. Not that you can’t do it, if you start training now. However, a better motivator might be to set short-term goals that allow you to build up strength and endurance
Fitness Like many people, you’re probably wondering when you’ll find the time to exercise when your days are already jam-packed with job responsibilities, family demands, and other obligations. It’s true that trying to fit something new, like exercise, into a busy schedule takes some doing. But it can be done. Here are some pointers to
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Fitness Aerobic Dancing / Step Aerobics (low to high-impact) Body Benefits Excellent for cardiovascular health and overall body toning. Training Key Find an instructor who works in a style and tempo you feel comfortable with. Caution High-impact aerobics can strain the knees, hips and ankles. Step aerobics is lower-impact but should be avoided by anyone
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Fitness The key to moving more is finding and doing activities you really enjoy. Dancing, walking, gardening…if it moves you and makes you happy, it works! When you do move, work toward 20 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous levels of movement. Regular physical activity helps with weight management and improving cardiovascular health. Add
