BE FIT You know exercising is great for you, but it’s hard to find time to do it. If going to the gym sounds impossible, why not walk? Research says that walking for just 30 minutes each day will improve your health. For those who are really short on time, you can even break those […]
BE FIT The more you age, the more you need exercise to stay independent and healthy, said Dr. Keith Veselik, director of primary care at Loyola University Health System. “Around age 35 is when our muscle mass and resting metabolism starts to decrease. When this happens our bodies require more, not less exercise to manage
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BE FIT When you’re upright and active, even briefly, your body is at work. “You’re engaging a wide range of systems in your body when you move throughout your day,” says Dr. Charles E. Matthews, who studies physical activity and cancer risk at NIH. “Your muscles are contracting, you’re maintaining your balance, and you’re resisting
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BE FIT Many people find it easier to wait until January 1 to start healthy habits. After all, getting more exercise is a great way to kick off a healthier year. But, with the tremendous benefits of exercise, why wait? Some people assume that it will take weeks of exercise to start looking or feeling
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BE FIT How are those resolutions going about now? You can make a renewed commitment to yourself and your health anytime. Here’s advice from Life Time Fitness to move forward: *Create a vision statement.Make your resolution a commitment and create a vision statement that projects clear personal investment and connects directly to your happiness and
BE FIT Aerobic exercise, not weight training, is your best bet when it comes to saying goodbye to that dreaded belly fat, a new study finds. This isn’t the fat that lies just under your skin and causes the unsightly muffin top. Belly or abdominal fat-known as visceral fat and liver fat-is located deep within
BE FIT Getting started with an exercise plan is a big step toward a healthier life. But, sticking with that exercise program can be tough when you’re not seeing results as quickly as you want. When many exercise plans promise fast, dramatic results, being patient can be frustrating. Some people may find that they work
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BE FIT If you think swimming pools are just for summer fun, think again. Winter is a great time to take advantage of an indoor pool to get some low-impact exercise. Exercising in water offers many benefits no matter what the season. Try it this winter because: * It’s low impact, so it’s easy on
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BE FIT Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. It reduces your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer. It can also improve your mental well-being and increase your energy. So why don’t more people do it? A variety of things can come between
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BE FIT The best exercise for anyone with diabetes may be a notch above a casual walk, according to Jamie Cooper, assistant professor of nutritional sciences at Texas Tech University. “A person should exercise to the point when they’re breathing a little bit harder and sweating a little bit-then they know they’re working more intensely,”
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