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 […]
Missed My Body Burn Boot Camp Last Night? Don’t Worry Try This Full Body Power Set Dumbbell Workout.
Try This Power Set Workout That Will Give You A Great Workout In Just About 20 Minutes And All You Will Need Is A Light Pair Of Dumbbells. Good Luck! Perform These Power Sets Of Exercises For 30 Seconds Each. Straight Arm Front Raises Straight Arm Lateral Raises Bent Over Straight Arm Reverse Flys Upright Rows Curls […]
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 […]
Try This 20 Minute Dumbbell Workout
This Dumbbell Workout Will Take Just Over 20 Minutes And You WIll Get A Full Body Workout That Will Burn Up Your Muscles From Head To Toe. Perform These Exercises For 60 Seconds For The First Set Through And 30 Seconds For The Second Set. In Between Sets, Rest For A Maximum Of 60 […]
Don’t Have Any Weights Or Gym Equipment Available To You? You Don’t Need Them!
Do you feel like you can’t exercise because you don’t have any equipment? Or, maybe you are traveling and the hotel you are in doesn’t have a gym? Don’t worry, you can still get a great workout in! Be sure to stretch before and after the workout, and then perform the exercises […]
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 ++ ++ […]