Reason’s for Exercising
When you think of the word “exercise” your first though may be, yeah, I’ll start tomorrow, or why exercise, my significant other loves me for who I am, or maybe you are just thinking that exercising is for people who want to lose weight. Well I’m here to tell you that there is a lot of great benefits to exercising. There are health problems you can avoid just by exercising a little every week.
The Best Body Weight Workouts for Weight Loss and FitnessTypes of body weight workouts for losing weight and maintaining fitness. These are a combination of cardio and muscle building workouts.
Your Workout Routine: Important Factors to ConsiderThere are a few things that you should keep in mind when building a workout routine. First the amount of days per week that you work out is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when building a good work out plan.
More Ideas For Cardio ExerciseWhen it comes to getting fit in these modern times, most people assume that there is an arduous task of going to the gym and trying to put up with a lot of different exercises that aren’t fun at all. While that is one way to get moving into action, it is not the only way, as there are other options that you can explore that will help you attain your goals.
Picking the Right Fitness WorkoutsWhether you’re new to losing weight or you’re an experienced veteran, you’ll find that picking the right fitness workouts can seem a bit arduous and painstaking. This is especially true today as there are so many different options that you can choose from.
Build A Healthier You With These 4 Mind WorkoutsDeveloping a healthier you goes beyond maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly. It also involves feeding your mind, so that you can increase your mental sharpness. However, just as your body must be fed and toned, the same applies to your mind. Don’t know where to start? Well these four mind-enhancing workouts will set you onto the path to a healthier you.
Tips On Choosing Gym FlooringChoosing the right gym flooring can be complicated. There’s a lot to think about to ensure you get the right flooring for your setting. This article looks at three popular choices for gyms; wood, rubber and vinyl, and the pros and cons of each.
Some Exercise Is Better Than No ExerciseThe latest publication on this topic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that states that a total of 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of combined moderate-intensity aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening activities done every week, and spread out over at least 2 days a week (i.e. 75 minutes x 2 days, or 50 minutes x 3 days, etc.), are needed to maintain your health. Add to this a simple stretch routine and you have a workable formula for protecting your health in the present and preventing disease in the future.
Six Excuses For Not ExercisingHow many individuals do you know who regularly give reasons on why they cannot do exercise? Are you one of them? I’ve heard hundreds of excuses why people skip exercises and I’m not excluded.
Running Injuries – Tips On How To Prevent ThemSeveral years ago my husband and I ran a full marathon together. Anyone who has run one will tell you that the 26.2 mile race is hard, but the training is even harder. The training is grueling and requires fierce discipline, but it is incredibly rewarding and worth every mile. I was fortunate to train and run the race while only having a minor flare-up of tendonitis in my knee. However, a short year later after beginning to run again, I would end up with an incredibly painful case of plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, the connective tissue on the sole (bottom surface) of the foot. How did I get through a marathon with a simple flare-up only to get injured later while only running three miles a day?
How Does Music Accelerates Your Workout Performance?If you have ever observed people working out in gym while listening to music, you might have noticed that they do not take workout as doing something “imposed upon activity”. They are actually enjoying what they are doing.
Low Carb Diets Love FitnessFirst, let’s consider the benefits of adding more activity for physical fitness to your low carb diet: – Activity helps to control weight. – Activity reduces your risk for diabetes as well as cancer and even Alzheimer’s. – Activity decreases stress and strengthens your body and mind. – Activity slows the effects of aging. All of these benefits far outweigh the negatives. In fact the only negative to physical fitness is boredom might set in and finding the time can be a real challenge. You can do the minimum recommended exercise of just 20 minutes a day, 3 times a week, or kick it up a notch and maximize the benefits and exercise at least 30 minutes a day 5-6 times a week. It’s up to you and even the smallest amount of exercise will improve your health and fitness as well as your weight loss results while on a low carb diet.