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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…
Swimming for your health For years, experts have been saying that swimming is great for your health and simply one of the best exercises out there. Yet, many of the benefits of swimming are unclear to the average person. So what really makes swimming such a wonderful exercise? Swimming uses almost all the major muscle…
Make Walking a Part of Your Everyday Life It’s less costly than a gym membership, more fun that a stationary bike, more convenient than swimming, and easier on the muscles and joints than running. Many would-be pedestrians never take the first step toward making walking the center of their fitness regimen. Some get tripped up…
Walk Your Way to Good Health! The simplest, safest, and least expensive exercise is walking. But how fast should you walk? Research has shown that walking at speeds of 3.5 to 4.5 miles an hour – that’s brisk walking, not strolling – produces cardiovascular benefits. A woman of average size can walk comfortably at brisk…