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Remain fit to enjoy the nectar of life
Life is one of the most precious gifts given by the creator to us. It is up to us how good we lead our life. Fitness and exercise is something that adds meaning to ones life.
Maximize Your Fitness Routine!
Focus on consistency. Work out for at least 2 hours per week, and try to work out at the same time. Get on a schedule; develop a routine, make it a habit. The more you work out, the more you will know your body and feel the benefits.
Dynamic Stretching
For sports that involve sprinting and changes of direction, the general warm-up prior to dynamic stretching should include jogging as well as short sprints and multi-directional running (such as sideways and backwards).
Dynamic stretching is good for 'waking muscles up' to get them ready to work hard. This involves moving your limbs through the full range of motion that they will be used in during the game or training. Gradually increase the range of the movement over a series of repetitions.
Seven Strength Training Tips for Mature Adults
Each decade after our 20's we start to lose some of our muscle mass. This not only means that we may not be as strong as we once were, but it has an effect on our metabolism. Since muscle is more "metabolically active" than fat (that means muscle burns more calories), we find that we need fewer calories to maintain the same weight.
Play Ball to Get Fit
Chances are if you’ve stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program in the past year then you’ve seen the “big balls”. You’ve probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children’s playground, but don’t be deceived. These balls offer one of the best methods for strengthening your abdominals and core.
Heart Disease: Lifestyle Is Key to Prevention
Research on artery disease, or atherosclerosis, the most common form of heart disease, continues to shed new light on this complex disorder. Artery disease is characterized by the deposition of plaque on the artery walls. This plaque, composed of cholesterol, immune cells, calcium and many other substances, grows slowly over the course of a lifetime and is influenced by many factors. The more we learn about this disease, the more we understand the important role played by lifestyle variable, esp
A Walk a Day . . .
The popularity of walking as a fitness activity is growing by leaps and bounds. Low risk and easy to start, walking has proved its health benefits in numerous studies. An eight-year study of 13,000 people found that those who walked 30 minutes a day had a significantly lower risk of premature death than those who rarely exercised.