Fitness Walking doesn’t make just your feet happy. It is good for your whole body! * Great way to keep fit without risk of injury. * Special equipment not needed. * Burns calories. Builds stamina. * Enhances muscle tone. Makes the heart stronger. * Helps relieve stress and lifts your mood. * Aids digestion and […]
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Fitness Speaking of ways to gauge fitness, medical experts say that carrying as little as 5 to 10 pounds of excess fat around the torso may be related to health risk factors like elevated cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. So a potbelly may be an obvious sign that you’re out of shape, outside
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Fitness 1. Physical health: Regular physical activity lowers your risk of many chronic diseases. 2. Mental health: Doing aerobic or a mix of aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities 3 to 5 times a week for 30 to 60 minutes can: – Lower your risk of depression and help treat it – Help keep your thinking, learning,
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BE FIT Rucking is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and builds strength and stamina. It simply means to walk while carrying weight. All you need is a backpack to hold some weight and a safe place to walk. Here’s how to get started: * Plan a walking path. Depending on your fitness level, beginners should plan
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BE FIT Walking is hands down one of the best forms of exercise. Walking with a group is a great strategy to keep you motivated. And what better way to get involved in a walking group than to start one yourself! 1. Identify target members. Do you want to invite the general public, only close
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BE FIT VO2 max measures how much oxygen your body uses when working at a high level of exercise. A high VO2 max indicates good cardiovascular fitness, while a low VO2 max means you should consider moving your body more. You don’t have to become an elite athlete. Even a small increase in fitness has
BE FIT Wearing the right gear when you exercise can make a big difference. Clothes that are uncomfortable might stop you from finishing your workout. But clothes that feel great may keep you moving longer! * Choose moisture-wicking shirts and shorts. Cotton can absorb sweat, leaving you feeling wet and weighed down. * Invest in
BE FIT When we are active, our heart and muscles increase the circulation of blood throughout the body. The more we get our heart pumping, the more efficient the body becomes at using oxygen. Zone minutes refer to the amount of time spent in any activity that gets the heart rate elevated into a range
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BE FIT Making time for 30 minutes of exercise can feel like a deal breaker in our busy lives. But devoting just 10 minutes to movement several times during the day adds up. And breaking your movement goals into manageable chunks may increase the chance you’ll meet your body’s needs. So, set a timer and
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BE FIT Caffeine does more than just give you energy. It can improve exercise performance too. And if you are someone who struggles with motivation, caffeine may give you the mental boost you need to get moving. Caffeine may help you get just a little more out of your exercise session. It may improve: *
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