BE FIT Do you skip stretching after your workout because you don’t have time? This may be a mistake: stretching can have benefits for flexibility, range of motion, and blood flow to the muscles, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. But to reap these rewards, stretching needs to be done correctly. Be sure […]
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BE FIT Yes and no. Moderate exercise (30 minutes a day, on most, if not all, days of the week) actually lowers your risk for respiratory infections, said David C. Nieman from the American College of Sports Medicine. But prolonged, intense exercise, on the other hand, can weaken your immune system and allow viruses to
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BE FIT No, this is not another article about why you should be active. This information tells you how exercise works to keep you healthier. The concept to understand is called overload. And according to the government’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, overload is the physical stress placed on your body when your physical activity
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SELF-CARE CORNER Everyone wants to prevent falls and improve balance, at any age. NIH in Health offers these daily exercises to steady your balance (and you could do these while talking on the phone or at work too): * Stand on one leg at a time for a minute. Slowly increase the time. Try to
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BE FIT High-intensity workouts aren’t always best When it comes to exercise, is harder and longer always better? No, according to two studies recently published in the academic journal, Heart. The first study found that those who performed the most strenuous daily exercise were more than twice as likely to die of a heart attack
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BE FIT If you’re ready to train for a charity 5K or more serious road running, follow this advice from Saint Louis University physical therapy professor Chris Sebelski. You’ll hit the ground running and have realistic expectations about the work ahead. * Before you begin, visit your doctor for a complete overall body check-up and
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BE FIT When it comes to getting a good workout, no two people are alike. Age, health status, fitness level, and many other factors can play a role in how hard you can – or should – exercise. Your target heart rate can tell you if you’re exercising hard enough to burn calories, but not
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BE FIT Stressful and busy times in our lives often get in the way of exercise. Whether you’ve been busy with your job, family, or other commitments, it is possible to get back into a fitness habit. If you haven’t exercised for months or even years, here are some safe ways to start fresh and
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BE FIT If you have a home, you probably spend a good amount of time cleaning it. What if you spent that time not only cleaning your house, but cleaning up your health too? If you do your chores with a few fitness upgrades, you could burn extra calories and feel great when you’re done.
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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
