It is obvious that working out and staying in shape is beneficial to our health, but how so exactly? What do we avoid by being conscious of our bodies and striving to stay active? First, we avoid the risk of heart disease and stroke. Daily physical activity makes your heart stronger, and greatly decreases your [...]
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If you’re looking for a new exercise routine, give Pilates a try. Pilates is named for its founder, Joseph Pilates. It’s a fitness system dating back to the early 20th century that has gained popularity in recent years. Joseph Pilates believed that his system allowed for the mind to control the body’s muscles. The main [...]
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When it comes to choosing a gym membership location, there are basic things to keep in mind. First, where is the gym located? If it is close to your home, or somewhere along your route to work or school, you will be more likely to visit often. Belonging to a gym that is out of [...]
Taking the time to work out regularly not only improves your body’s physical health, but can be a huge benefit to your mental health as well. Rigorous exercise leads to an increase in the body’s release of endorphins, which are chemicals that can make a person feel happy and energetic. Additionally, being active, fit, and [...]
One of the major health benefits that comes from staying active and physically fit is cardiovascular endurance. Cardiovascular endurance is basically another term for the measurement of your heart’s strength. The heart is one of the strongest and most important muscles in the body, but without regular physical activity, it becomes weaker and unable to [...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) has become a controversial issue as of late. As you can tell from the title of this product, it has a high concentration of fructose…which is sugar. Studies have shown that too much sugar leads to many problems such as obesity which can lead to more serious chronic illnesses such [...]
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I’m sure the buzz on P90X® is driving people crazy but, if you really want to get in shape and you haven’t tried this workout program yet, DO IT! P90X is challenging but Tony (the instructor in the videos) encourages you to work at your own pace. You increase how much weight you can use, [...]
Alrighty folks, it’s finally warming up which means you can finally start that exercise regime you’ve been planning since the New Year began. It’s swimsuit season which, by default, is running season. What most people don’t realize is that running doesn’t have to be hard. In fact, each new season, I start out walking. It’s [...]
Zumba® is a workout revolution taking the exercise world by storm! It features Latin dance steps and fun, upbeat music to make you want to MOVE! According to their website their goal is to make you “want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked.” “The routines feature interval training sessions where fast [...]
According to the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United States: You betcha! Not only do commercially grown goods hurt the environment because of all the energy requirements, pesticides and cosmetic fertilizers leave residue on the plants and foods that end up in your body. Although there is controversy over whether the nutritional content of [...]