Tag: exercise

  • 9 Tips for Women’s Weight Loss (for 9 Common Problems)

    9 Tips for Women’s Weight Loss (for 9 Common Problems)

    While losing weight fast is tough for anyone, there are several factors that can make it extra challenging for women. A study published in the journal JAMA found that between 2013 and 2014, obesity among men was 35 percent and 40 percent among women. And between 2005 and 2014, while men’s rates of obesity essentially plateaued, the number of women who… Read more

  • 5 Ways to Create an Exercise Routine That Boosts Mental Health

    5 Ways to Create an Exercise Routine That Boosts Mental Health

    Exercise! With many benefits, including mental health, exercise is not only about aerobic ability and muscle mass. Yes, exercise can improve physical health and appearance, enhance sexual activity, and even add years to a person’s life, but most people are not inspired to stay active because of this. People who exercise consistently report an enormous sense… Read more

  • Get More Exercise In 7 Ways

    Get More Exercise In 7 Ways

    You probably already know that physical activity is key to good health, but are you actually integrating movement into your daily routine? Today you’re going to learn seven simple ways to get in more exercise – none of which involve a fancy gym, a trainer breathing down your neck, or heavy-duty weights. One of the… Read more

  • Under Stress? 5 Ways This Routine Can Help

    Under Stress? 5 Ways This Routine Can Help

    We know that walking can burn calories, ward off obesity and reduce the risk of heart disease — but your afternoon stroll might also have significant stress-relieving benefits, according to numerous studies. With the arrival of spring (and the start of National Stress Awareness Month), April is the perfect time to get active and healthy by jump-starting a new… Read more

  • An Exercise to Get You in Top Shape: The Forearm Plank

    An Exercise to Get You in Top Shape: The Forearm Plank

    By committing yourself to engaging in regular physical activity, you are setting yourself up for overall improved physical and mental health. A consistent workout routine will also help you build strength, feel more energized, and increase your focus throughout your day. Here is an exercise to to kick-start your fitness goals at home. And. today, it’s all about the core.… Read more

  • Spring Slimdown Tips

    Spring Slimdown Tips

    Now that the weather is getting warmer, and you are shedding layers of clothes, it’s natural to start thinking about new weight-loss goals. It’s easy just to resolve to eat less and exercise more. But a vague statement like that does not always work. It’s important to set goals and a timeline and plan ahead… Read more

  • Celebrate World Health Day!

    Celebrate World Health Day!

    Courtesy of the World Health Organization, the World Health Organization (WHO) believes in using global efforts to promote and achieve good health around the world.  If you’re not familiar with it, the WHO is the United Nations’ primary health authority, and is responsible for everything from creating health-related guidelines and guiding public policy to examining health trends… Read more

  • Too Much Exercise Can Be Harmful

    Too Much Exercise Can Be Harmful

    BENEFITS OF HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING: OVEREXERTION IS DANGEROUS Long distance running is a great example in which overexertion can take place. Pheidippides was an Athenian messenger who ran across the land of Marathon to announce the Greek victory over the Persian army. Since that time, marathon running has caused a great debate. When Pheidippides… Read more

  • 5 Tips to Help You Kick Sugar in a Week

    5 Tips to Help You Kick Sugar in a Week

    Cutting refined sugar out of your diet can be one of toughest things to do. It’s highly addictive so cravings can come on very strong and are often hard to ignore. However, eliminating sugar from your diet can be done. If you do decide to go sugar free, the best way is to go cold-turkey.… Read more

  • 3 Ways to Freshen Up Your Diet and Exercise Routine This Spring

    3 Ways to Freshen Up Your Diet and Exercise Routine This Spring

    Two Sundays ago marked the start of Daylight Savings Time, the unofficial start of spring here in the US. It’s the time of year when the days are finally getting longer, the temperatures are warming up, and many of us start organizing and cleaning our homes. But spring cleaning is not just for your home anymore—it’s… Read more