Get Kids Excited to Exercise
With so many distractions for kids not to exercise, from video games to computers and the fattening of America taking place at an ever increasing pace, kids are more unfit than any other time in our history. In major studies during the last ten years, children from the ages of six
Help Individuals Increase Their Physical Activity
Simple, low-cost, motivational interventions can help individuals increase their physical activity: University of Missouri study Posted on December 10, 2013 by Stone Hearth News COLUMBIA, Mo. – Fewer than half of adults in the United States meet the recommended physical activity guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Often
The Ultimate Runner’s Guide
Looking to hit the road (or trail)? This guide has all the necessary info to keep you going strong, from warm-ups and racing tips to equipment and training. The Ultimate Runner’s Guide will help you determine when to run, what to run, where to run and how to run!
Your Ultimate Guide to Good Posture
Hour after hour, it’s hard to maintain good posture on the job. But sitting tall can mean a healthy boost from head to toe. Get to know the benefits of good posture on the job. Get health and fitness tips
How to Run Your Best 5k Ever!
Why not make it your best 5k race yet? Read on for everything you need to know about training, fueling, and running right in this how to run your best 5k ever guide from Greatist.
Aerobic Fitness May Help Your Memory
Aerobic fitness and hormones predict recognition memory in young adults (Boston) – Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have found further evidence that exercise may be beneficial for brain health and cognition. The findings, which are currently available online in Behavioural Brain Research, suggest that certain hormones, which are
Functional fitness training: Is it right for you?
Functional fitness exercises train your muscles to help you do everyday activities safely and efficiently. Find out more about functional fitness exercises — and what they can do for you. By Mayo Clinic staff Do you live to exercise? Unless you’re an elite athlete, you probably answered no to that
Exercise as Good as Medicine in Treating Heart Disease
Research findings published in the British Medical Journal reveal that exercise is ‘as good as medicine’ in the treatment of heart diseases, and should be built-in when new drugs are being developed and tried. It said although limited in quantity, existing randomized trial evidence on exercise interventions suggests that exercise and
Workout with a friend!
Workout with a friend, reach your fitness goals faster! Tuesday, Aug 6, 2013, 14:59 IST | Agency: health.india.com Pavitra Sampath Want to fit into that sexy black dress? Or sport six pack abs like Hrithik Roshan? Here is your quick fix solution – work out with a buddy. If research is
5 Mistakes Beginner Lifters Make
5 Mistakes Beginner Lifters Make Written on July 30, 2013 at 12:01 am, by Eric Cressey A lot has been made of how easily one can make progress in the first year of strength training programs. It’s possible for beginner lifters to drop body fat and gain muscle mass at