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Everyday Activities Many of the things that we do everyday count as some form of aerobic activity. Cleaning the house like vacuuming, dusting, and mopping can be a great way to get moving and burn calories. Gardening also involves a lot of physical activity such as digging, planting, and pulling weeds, which can be a…
Being active is widely known to be good for one’s health, but many people are not aware of the scientific reasons behind it. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, which lead to a sense of calm and positive attitude that can last for hours or even an entire day. This feeling of well-being is just…
SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound objectives that help you stay focused and motivated in achieving your goals. Here’s a breakdown of each element: Specific: A specific goal is focused and well-defined, making it easier to understand and work towards. When setting a specific goal, it’s helpful to answer the following questions:…
A Typical Workout A typical workout with weights includes a warm-up of five to ten minutes followed by an exercise routine that leaves the muscles thoroughly exhausted. Your exact exercise routine should be formulated with an exercise specialist in a gym. Your personal trainer will tell you just how to position yourself, how to lift…
The basic principle of any sort of muscle development is that of overload: contracting a muscle group against added resistance. The way a muscle grows is by splitting, longitudinally, under the strain placed on it, and “healing” after the workout by adding protein. Over a period of time, the overload placed on the muscles is…
Cross-Country Skiing For Your Health Cross-country skiing has lagged behind the downhill variety in popularity in the United States, but in terms of all-around aerobic benefits, it’s the front runner. Using muscles in the shoulders, back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, and legs, cross-country skiers can burn as many as six hundred to nine hundred calories per…
Decades of research has shown that aerobic exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health and well-being. Aerobic exercise improves the efficiency of the heart, lungs and blood vessels as well as the efficiency of the metabolic enzymes that regulate the conversion of stored energy in muscle cells. The benefits…
Get Your Move On Fitness experts have found that listening to upbeat music while exercising will help you get more from your workout. Particularly for aerobic workouts, music is a powerful motivator. Perhaps the most common use for music is as a diversion to take your mind off the fact that you’re exercising. The music…
Overall Health The key to successful weight control and improved overall health is making physical activity a part of your daily routine. Any type of physical activity you choose to do–strenuous activities such as running or aerobic dancing or moderate-intensity activities such as walking or household work–will increase the number of calories your body uses….
High Impact Exercise and Bone Health Research is now showing that engaging in some higher impact activities may help make a positive contribution to bone health. Past studies have established that paying attention to bone health should begin at an early age, while more current studies are showing evidence that an improvement in bone health…