There are 1,440 minutes in every day. Schedule 30 of them for physical activity! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular exercise is a critical part of staying healthy. People who are active live longer and feel better. Exercise can help you maintain a healthy weight. It can delay or prevent diabetes, […]
Explaining Muscle Soreness
Many people have a hard time starting a consistent exercise program, due to the uncomfortable muscle soreness that can occur after strenuous exercise. So, allow me to explain about muscle soreness, how to reduce it once it has come along, and hopefully fill in the blanks for what you might not know. When you work out, you literally “tear […]
Building Muscle, Burning Calories!
BUILD MUSCLE TO BURN MORE CALORIES Studies have estimated that for each pound of muscle that you add to your body, you burn an additional 35 to 50 calories per day. So, an extra 10 pounds of muscle will burn approximately 350 to 500 calories a day, or an extra pound of fat every 7 […]
Married Can Mean Healthier!
Your spouse can be your best exercise buddy. In a study of 3,075 people, researchers looked at marital status and activity levels. Married couples were more likely to be active than non-married individuals. If one spouse was active, the other spouse was also more likely to be active. In highly active men, their spouse was […]
Another Great Incentive To Exercise
Exercise Helps To Prevent Cancer Cancer kills approximately half a million Americans each year. However, regular exercise has been proven to help reduce risk of cancer, and has been called the “wonder drug” for those with cancer. Physical activity seems to improve the body’s antioxidant defense systems and to strengthen other immune defenses to protect […]
At Work Tips For Tuesday
Just following these small tips a few days a week at work, will help you to burn loads of extra calories. Each calorie burned is worth it when weightloss is the goal, so give these a try. AT WORK TIPS FOR TUESDAY: Walk Or Ride A Bike To Work If That Is Not A Possibility […]
Exercise Is Essential For Physical And Mental Health
Exercise & Mental Health The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes exercise as a valid treatment for anxiety and depression. Levels of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are higher in those who exercise. These, in turn, may elevate mood, reduce depression, and improve mental focus. Exercise or physical activity assists the psycho-physiological adaptation […]
Stretching And Flexibility
FLEXIBILTY Flexibility is the range of motion possible around a specific joint or series of articulations. Flexibility is specific to a given joint or movement. A person may not be able to function normally if a joint lacks normal movement. The ability to move a joint through an adequate range of movement is important for […]
Aerobic And Resistive Exercise Benefits
Comparison of the Benefits of Aerobic and Resistive Exercise Key: + more, – less, = no change Exercise Aerobic Resistive Bone Mineral Density ++ ++ Body Fat – – – Lean Body Mass = ++ Strength = +++ Insulin response to glucose – – – – Basal insulin levels – – Insulin sensitivity ++ ++ […]