You know you should be doing it, but you’re not. Why not? The #1 reason given for not exercising is lack of time. But exercise has so many benefits it really is worth making the time. And did you know there are studies that suggest that you may be extending your life by as much as…
Get The Most From Every Cardio Workout One of the most important contibutors when it comes to saying No to stroke is fitness. Cardio workouts are good for heart and brain health, but are you getting all you can out of your workouts? Use these six tips to increase your performance and results: Do some…
It’s still January. Are you on track with your goal of getting fit in 2015? If it isn’t one of your goals, stick it on your list now. Being fit will increase your chance of celebrating many new years to come. How Quickly Can You Improve Your Fitness? Before answering that question, we have to accept…
New Year’s Day has come and gone. Got your list of resolutions? Is getting fitter, slimmer, or healthier on your list? If so, join the crowd. If not, why not? Is it because you’ve achieved peak fitness? If that’s the case, congratulations! You are in a very small minority. For everyone else, we’re…
New Year’s Day is quickly approaching. You know what that means….. New Year’s resolutions. And high on many of those lists will be variations of: get healthy/healthier/more fit, lose weight, eat better/healthier/less, exercise/exercise more, etc. What about you? If you’re thinking about making your body better in the new year, let’s first see where you…
Exercise = Longer Life? Multiple studies over several years have shown that certain risk factors, such as an unhealthy LDL/HDL cholesterol ratio, high blood pressure, or a waistline over half your height, increase your risk for developing heart disease. What we didn’t know until recently was the part exercise played in increasing our longevity. Exercise…
Regular physical activity is one of the healthiest prescriptions for improving your health. These are eight of the benefits you can reap from getting physical: Weight loss/control An improved cardiovascular system Decreased risk for Type 2 diabetes Reduced risk for some cancers Stronger bones and muscles Improved mental health and mood Greater ease performing daily…