Browse Category: Fitness
Published: August 17, 2010
The Kettlebell is a fantastic medium for training. The Kettlebell is not only a ton of fun, but it can supplement your training in a very effective and specific manor.
Published: May 31, 2010
Here’s a hopeful fact about the world’s best marathon runners. They tend to peak in their mid to late 30s, which tells us something about endurance as we get older. The message? It’s loud and clear that running, walking, swimming, bicycling and using any of the various cardio machines at the gym are good ways to build and maintain endurance well into our older ages. It’s a sure-fire route to staying younger longer. You will feel stronger and less fatigued than, say, your formerly sedentary self.
Published: April 19, 2010
Tai Chi (pronounced tie-chee) is a physical and mental technique that integrates body, mind and spirit, and has been practiced for centuries in China. It began as a martial art, but these days it is most frequently practiced for its health benefits and meditative properties. What exactly is Tai Chi? What are some of its health benefits? And where can you get started with it? Keep reading for answers to all of those questions and more.
Published: February 04, 2010
Stress is an inevitable part of modern life but all efforts should be made to manage stress and prevent it from taking control of your life. Chronic stress can cause you life-threatening illnesses. Take stress relief treatment if you find it tough to cope with stress in your life.
Published: January 18, 2010
A traditional western practice that has become a popular form of exercise in America, yoga is designed to enhance awareness, create a mind-body-spiritual balance, and cleanse, heal and strengthen the body. The most obvious benefits relate to stress reduction, flexibility and relaxation, but as more studies are conducted, there is evidence of other tangible health benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some of these benefits . . .
Published: January 10, 2010
Obesity is a serious medical condition that may cause you several life threatening complications. Learn to identify the causes and symptoms of obesity so that you can treat obesity in time. You can treat obesity by making simple lifestyle changes and by taking the help of weight-loss medications.
Published: December 08, 2009
While smoking is one of the most harmful habits a person may inculcate, quit smoking is one of the best decisions a person can take in life. This article discusses reasons why you should quit smoking, benefits of smoking cessation and smoking cessation treatment options available today.
Published: October 09, 2009
Stress management will keep you grounded . . .
Stress is the way the human body responds to external demands. Stress, originating from both good and bad experiences, causes the human body to react by releasing chemicals into the blood. These chemicals help people gain added energy and strength to fight when any kind of physical danger is imminent; this is a positive stress reaction. However, if there is emotional stress, this added energy and strength does not find a positive release; this can be a negative stress reaction.
Published: September 28, 2009
Overtraining is a serious issue that is now getting a lot of attention. Failure to monitor your bodily responses during heavy exercise programs can diminish the quality of its ultimate return. Overtraining, training too hard for too long, can provide the groundwork for depression, lack of energy, staleness, and eventual burnout, which will hinder you from reaching your goals. Failure to pace your training, by having intervening rest phase, can lead to a flat and stale performance. Keep reading to find out about the branched-chain amino acids (BCAA) and why you should take seriously the negative effects of reaching your peak too soon before a sports competition.
Published: August 17, 2009
Picture this: You have finally committed to an exercise program, you are running down the sidewalk or around the track, you are “feeling the burn,” and you are feeling great. Suddenly, you aren’t feeling that great anymore, your leg muscles start to burn a little too much, you try to keep going, but can’t. It hurts. If you have ever exercised vigorously, you know about the burning sensation that occurs in your muscles. But do you know why this happens? Keep reading to find out why your muscles begin to burn and what you can do about it!
