BE FIT Most of us know that exercise is great for our health. But, if you or someone in your family has a disability, exercise can feel like a difficult task. Not only do you have to find time and energy to do it, but you need to worry about accessibility, too. Make sure your […]
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BE FIT Anyone can exercise and enjoy its healthy perks! Here’s how to get started: *Check with your doctor first.If you haven’t exercised in the past or have health conditions, ask your doctor for tips before you start. *Get your arms and legs moving.This means you’ll get your heart pumping too. Choices include walking, running,
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BE FIT “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s a question many people hear – and ask – when Jan. 1 approaches. But, after a couple of weeks of hard work, life often interferes and that resolution gets forgotten. But what if you could stick with that resolution this year? Try these tips from the American
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BE FIT Many doctors recommend exercise to help with weight loss, strength and well-being. But, an exercise program may do even more than that. Research shows that exercise can help with certain health conditions. In fact, many people are now getting a “prescription” for exercise from their doctor. Fibromyalgia:Several studies support using exercise as a
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BE FIT “Can’t afford to get fit” is one of the top excuses people give when asked why they don’t exercise. That’s about as logical as saying, “I can’t drive because I can’t afford a Mercedes.” Here are penny-wise ways to get fit from University of Alberta exercise experts: * Walk. Most people walk 4,000
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BE FIT So you want to be physically active, but something is holding you back. Figure out what’s standing in your way, and then clear a path because you can make regular physical activity part of your life, says the government’s Weight-control Information Network (WIN). Excuse #1: I’m too busy to exercise because I have
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BE FIT Think of your next exercise workout as a “fun run” or as a well-deserved break, and you’ll eat less afterward. By thinking of it as exercise or as a workout, you’ll later eat more dessert and snacks to reward yourself. These new findings from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab involved two studies
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BE FIT We know exercise improves our health and well-being. So why do so many of us struggle to get and stay active? Maybe we need to look at exercise in a different way. Look at it as something you want to do for yourself and not as a chore or something you have to
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BE FIT Tis the season to-get active. Here are a few activities and steps suggested by the government’s “Let’s Move” initiative for active families: * Give children toys that encourage physical activity such as balls, kites, and jump ropes. * Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity. * Limit
BE FIT Regular exercise can help with the joint pain and stiffness of arthritis. But, many older adults with arthritis aren’t getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of exercise. Exercise can be painful for those who aren’t used to being active. But over time, not exercising can cause even more pain and stiffness, creating
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