Archive for the 'Exercise' Category
Aerobics Vs. Resistance Training
The million dollar question: Which is more effective? Which one will make my waist-line slimmer faster? There are arguments on all sides with this one.
The truth is that they’re both important in accomplish a healthier better looking body. While resistance training is more intense, and the results might be seen much faster, the downside of [...]
Weight Loss During Pregnancy
The guidelines for weight gain during pregnancy are pretty straightforward:
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5) 28-40 pounds
Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9): 25-35 pounds
Overweight (BMI 25-29.9): 15-25 pounds
Obese (BMI over 30): no more than 15 pounds
A new study found that obese pregnant women who had gestational diabetes had better pregnancy outcomes if they exercised moderately and did not [...]
Have Fun and Get Fit
Remember when you’d run around, climb trees, play games and get your exercise while enjoying every minute of it?
Why not go back to playing for fitness?
Join a softball team, go to the beach with friends and play Frisbee or walk/run along the beach. Take a long hike in the hills and stop for a picnic [...]
Incorporating Exercise Into Your Daily Routine
For those of us who simply don’t have time to exercise there are solutions. Yes, I do believe that many of us with full time jobs and growing families really do not have the time for exercise.
(I’m letting you off the hook this time and not telling you to prioritize and make time for what’s [...]
Alleviating Back Pain
Millions of people today suffer from back pain. This pain comes in many different levels, it can be intense aggravating pain which can interfere with every aspect of life or minor aches and discomfort. Serious conditions can interfere with sleep and normal attention spans. If the pain lasts more than a few days, a person [...]
No commentsExercise Video
In just eight minutes, you’ll have tighter stronger abs. The instructor here is super enthusiastic and really gets the mood rolling. Remeber, a great side benefit of exercise- it boosts up serontonin levels and makes you feel better. Watching the super optimism and enthusiasm of trainers is great evidence. They’ve tapped into a healthy exuberant [...]
No commentsBenefits of Aerobics
Aerobic exercise refers to any exercise which is done at a moderate intensity for a length of time. Aerobic exercise usually start out with 5 - 10 minutes of warm up, then 20 minutes of calorie burning exercises at around 70% of maximum heart rate, and then a final 5 - 10 minutes cool down [...]
No commentsTreadmill vs. Running
With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining which is better: the treadmill or the pavement. When it comes to the [...]
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