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Walking - The Greatest Exercise Ever
From the day we are born our parents look forward to our first steps. There is a reason we don't usually take those first steps until 9 - 10 months. During that time we are building the muscle and stamina to get the job done.Read more…No, Really -- Why Should I Exercise?
“I work hard, I’m on the move all week - so, give me one good reason why I should exercise,” you might say. Well, for one thing, you’ve heard of ‘use it or lose it.’ If we don’t use our bodies, as they were meant to be used, our muscles atrophy, arteries clog, bones lose minerals, joints lose stability, our strength disintegrates, our energy dissipates and, eventually, we die.Read more…Something Every Asthma Sufferer Needs to Know about Exercise
If you suffer from asthma, you probably think that you can’t exercise properly or safely. Contrary to what many think of this subject, there are ways that you can get in shape and exercise, even if you suffer from asthma.Asthma is a chronic lung disease that is marked by characteristics such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness.Read more…Recovery from Exercise: Looking at what's Best
The human body operates most efficiently when it is in balance, or has achieved a state known as homeostasis. As such, optimal recovery means that all body systems have returned to the state they were in before exercise (homeostasis). However, for most avid exercisers, recovery is a limiting factor.Read more…Fuel Usage During Exercise
The type of substrate (fuel) and the rate at which it is utilized during exercise is largely dependent on the intensity and duration of the exercise. During strenuous exercise there is an obligatory demand for carbohydrate (CHO) oxidation that must be met; fat oxidation cannot substitute. In contrast, there is an increase in fat oxidation during prolonged moderate intensity exercise as carbohydrate fuels are depleted.Read more…Typical Excuses We Make to Avoid Exercise
Most people hate exercising. The effort required, the time spent, the sweat, the soreness... but then again, who told you that it was going to be easy?Read more…Have Arthritis? Exercise Can Help
Many people believe that you should not exercise if you have arthritis because it will damage your joints more. This couldn't be further from the truth though. Exercise can actually reduce your pain and stiffness.Read more…Fitness Tips - How Often Should We Exercise and How Much?
Being a baby boomer, I am beginning to realize just how much I have neglected over the years to stay fit. Maybe I didn't eat all of the right things as I should have or opted to sit on the couch rather than getting up and doing something. Now that I am getting older, I am beginning to realize the importance of doing some type of exercise routine as I approach my senior years.Read more…Exercise is a Choice
Would you like to lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, colon cancer, and diabetes with one simple action? Would you like to help keep bones, muscles, and joints healthy, reduce anxiety, depression, and stress with the same action? How about controlling weight and improving energy levels, sleep, and appearance at the same time?Read more…Exercise: Circuit Training
If you are looking to boost your metabolism so you burn calories faster and build and tone the muscles in your entire body in a fast and fun workout, then circuit training may be for you.As the name implies, circuit training involves moving through a predetermined sequence, or circuit, of exercises. These exercises are performed one right after the other until the entire circuit is completed.Read more…Caffeine During Exercise
Caffeine can help you exercise longer. Your muscles get much of their energy from sugar that they store inside their fibers. When a muscle runs out of its stored sugar, it hurts and cannot contract as effectively.Read more…Stress Relief The Healthy Way - With Exercise!
The scenario's familiar - maybe it's a new job, a new partner, or a speech you've got to give. You are overcome with feelings of nervousness, excitement and inadequacy as well.As a result, you're under a collosal amount of stress.Read more…Recovery from Exercise Takes Longer in PM than AM
A study from the Universit? de Toulon-Var in France shows that it takes longer to recover from hard exercise in the evening than in the morning (International Journal of Sports Medicine, Volume 27, 2006). Cyclists performed ten six-second bouts of all out effort, with 30 second rest periods while the researchers measured peak power output, total mechanical work, peak pedaling rate, and peak efficient torque.Read more…Does Your Heart Get Tired During Exercise?
A healthy heart is so strong that it is almost never a cause of tiredness during exercise. Tiredness during exercise comes from your muscles. They run out of fuel or out of oxygen.Read more…Exercise - Can You Exercise Too Much?
Exercise is good for us and we all need some sort of it to keep our bodies in good health. However when you are working out it is important not to put abnormal strain on your body or you will defeat your purpose and do more harm than good.Avoiding body stress when exercising: First of all be sure you are healthy.Read more…Is It OK to Exercise When You're Having a Cold?
Q: Is it OK to exercise when I'm having a cold? I've got a stuffed nose and the occassional sneeze and I'm dying to hit the gym!A: Bird flu season is here, but then again..Read more…Exercise Pays Cash Too
It is universally acknowledged that physical exercise pays healthy dividends. The medical documents on the subject list improvement of cardiovascular functions, toning and strengthening of muscles, weight control, longevity, among other things. But would you expect actual cash to be included in those "other things?Read more…How To Benefit From Best Exercise Program
So you have decided that you want to be fit and healthy but at a loss as to which exercise program will benefit you best. Before you decide to select or design a beneficial exercise program, there are a few things which you must do.• Why do you want to exercise?Read more…Walking is the Best Exercise
Running, jogging, weight lifting, calesthenics. These are all good for keeping in shape but walking is still the most simple, and effective, of all exercises to lose weight and stay in shape and maintain good health.Approximately 67 million Americans of all ages walk for exercise regularly.Read more…Whatever You Do, Don't Exercise!
You can't turn left, right, go forward, backwards, or even just stand still these days without someone telling you that you have to exercise.Whatever happens, DON'T do it!People talk about the many benefits of exercise, and indeed, the list seems very long, and it seems to touch pretty much every aspect of our lives.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Exercise category
- Know more about exercise - By: Sugitha Agriya
Nowadays, people are leading a very unhealthy lifestyle. What do they do in their day to day life? They sit during breakfast, they sit in the train/bus/car on their way to work, they sit at work, they sit during lunch, they sit all afternoon, so what happens? A hodgepodge of sagging livers, sinking gall bladders, drooping stomachs, compressed intestines, and squashed pelvic organs. Good health is very important for everyone, so everyone needs to practice exercise as a duty to lead a healthy life. Exercise helps you live a high quality life. Mostly we don't find time for exercise which in turn will find time for an illness. No matter how busy you may think you are, you must allot some time for exercising. - Simple stretching series - By: Vera Foster
If you ever experience an afternoon slump, there is an easy way to revive your energy. - How Core Stabilization Exercises Help to Naturally Eliminate Your Lower Back Pain - By: Bob Militello
Core stabilization is a key component in helping you naturally reduce your lower back pain. Many people who suffer from lower back pain often do them wrong and make their lower back pain even worse. Make sure you are taking the necessary steps to properly do these important exercises for lower back pain. - The Top 10.5 Tips to Having a Healthy Low Back Without Drugs Or Surgery - By: Bob Militello
When suffering from low back pain, drugs and surgery can often be a tempting option but really should be a last resort. Make sure you are following these 10.5 tips to ensure that you are doing everything you can naturally to have a healthy low back. - The Right Age to Start Weight Training - By: Mike Westerdal
There are body building competitions for boys as young as 13 years old. Is this too young? Just like any just about any other issue, there are plenty of opinions on both sides. - Lift Weights Without Injury - By: Andrea Pelin
Weight lifting may cause serious injuries if you`re not careful, no matter if you`re training for a competition or just working out. This type of workout improves your muscle tone, endurance, and strength but it may cause injuries if it`s not properly done. - Running vs Walking - By: Sandra Prior
Does slow and steady or fast and furious win the exercise race? - Commercial Health Club Hassles - By: Mike Westerdal
Commercial health clubs and gyms can be great but they can also be a huge hassle, jam-packed with little annoyances and major headaches that can just about put you over the edge. - Dumbbell Exercises You've Never Heard Of - By: Mike Westerdal
Dumbbells are about the most versatile piece of exercise equipment you'll ever use or own. You can train any body part with them, they're suitable for anyone-beginners, intermediate and pros-and can be used by people of any age to get fit. - No More Excuses - At Home Workouts Using Dumbbells - By: Mike Westerdal
Its 5:30 p.m. You are stuck in traffic on your way to the gym, longing for a way to get in your daily workout without the hassle of high membership fees, people hitting on you in the hallways, the music you don't like, and that laborious trek to just get there.