Warning! Lack Of Exercise Could Be Harmful To Your Heath
You know its bad when the Surgeon General issues a warning that lack of exercise is hazardous to your health. And that was back in 96. Since then, the stats havent improved much, either: 25% of the American population is still...
Before you begin exercising or lifting any weights at all, its important to take a few minutes to warm up your muscles. Doing some light exercises actually warms up your muscles and makes them more flexible. This way, youre less likely to injure yourself during a workout.
Some warm-ups...
Why not start walking your weight off?
The utmost battle for any working mother is the obstruction of having time in their day to exercise. For stay-at-home mom it can be even extra tricky because children will regularly go along with the adventure which means a plethora of...
If you’re looking for a workout that burns more calories in less time, Nordic walking may just be the thing for you. Nordic walking is the exercise done on modified ski poles that can be done the whole year round, and not just when it’s snowing.
Nordic walking evolved from...
Walking in the UK and Walking holidays in the UK are becoming increasingly popular as a result of the huge diversity of the UKs landscape and the good road and rail network that make the national parks easily accessible. All levels and types of walking are available from the stark and...
Many studies show that walking is good for your health, but sometimes it helps to get out of the “around the block” rut and into something more challenging and fun.
Long-distance walking events help get you in shape–and if you walk for a good cause, your stroll can...
Its a fact, America is becoming obese at an alarming rate and the rest of the world is following close behind. We are eating more (and more of the wrong stuff) and exercising less or getting no exercise at all. Our health is in steep decline and doctor and hospital visits are at all time highs....
It is the dog days of summer, and here in North Carolina it is Hot and Steamy. I’m talking Tarzan jungle hot. It is hot enough that I am making several adjustments to my exercise routine. I normally run outside every day, but this is the time of the year when I least appreciate it....
The Deck of Cards.
The first time I heard about this was an in article about Clive (Iron Fist) Myers. It was one of his favourite routines.
The idea is very easy to put into practise and will help build stamina, strength and energy. All you need is a deck of cards and some space...
The back supports the weight of the upper body and has to be strong to carry out its work unhindered. People focus on strengthening their lower back, but upper back muscles too need toning up. A well toned back looks good and helps in maintaining correct posture. Upper back exercises are a good...
Exercise is good for you theres simply no doubt about it! However, I still meet clients on a daily basis whove vowed to dedicate themselves to an exercise program, only to quit after a month. Lets face it, North Americans start and stop their fitness programs more frequently than they change...
If you have taken a layoff from your exercise program its tough to get motivated to start back into your training regimen again. What you have to do is set some realistic attainable “written”goals to help push you.
The reason I have emphasized written is because if you dont...