Easing into and out of your aerobic workout may be as important as the exercise itself. Here’s how to warm up and cool down safely. You’re ready to get fit. You can’t wait to feel better and have more energy to do all the things you enjoy. But jumping into an aerobic workout without preparing [...]
Recently, I got a call from a colleague who also happens to be the chief nutrition writer for a top newspaper. She’s a woman on a mission and she wanted my help. She’ll be turning 50 this December and is determined to drop those dreaded last 10 pounds once and for all to celebrate this [...]
Regular exercise may provide an unexpected benefit for people who have chronic illnesses like heart disease and arthritis. A new study shows that regular exercise relieves anxiety in chronically ill people and may help improve their quality of life. Researchers say this anxiety relief is in addition to other proven general health and well-being benefits [...]
At least 30 minutes of daily aerobic activity — such as walking, bicycling or swimming — can help you live longer and healthier. See how aerobic exercise affects your heart, lungs and blood flow. Then get motivated to reap the rewards! How your body responds to aerobic exercise During aerobic activity, you repeatedly move large [...]
You don’t need a home gym to exercise at home. Here are four inexpensive, easy-to-store alternatives that, together, enhance all the elements of fitness: muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance. All are sold in sporting-goods stores. Getting on the bandwagon Elastic exercise bands are a perfect option for beginning strength training. They’ve been used by [...]
Of all the ways to stay fit, walking is the easiest, safest, and cheapest. It can also be the most fun: a fine day, a good companion, an attainable goal (say, a scenic spot) three or four miles away. On city streets, in the woods, or even round and round the high school track, walking [...]
Looking forward to the snowy season and all it has to offer? Winter can be a great time to get outside and keep fit — for you and your family. But what if everyone in your house believes that winter is a time for hibernating in front of the TV? Don’t despair: there are plenty [...]
When the temperature drops, it is important to warm up properly before exercising to help prevent injuries and increase flexibility. Whether you’re in the gym or wrapping up for a brisk power walk outdoors, you should always warm up properly before beginning a workout. In cold weather, it’s well worth spending a bit of extra [...]
Swimming is easy on the body, and a great way to get fit. Aquatics are cardiovascular and strengthening all in one — and a great hot-weather exercise. What kid doesn’t love swimming? Water exercise is one of the best nonimpact fitness activities around, says the American Council on Exercise. Just about anybody can swim or [...]
Though gyms and fitness centers have become more and more sophisticated over the years, these aren’t the only places that you can get a total workout. As gyms have grown in popularity for the masses, so has home gym exercise. Along with the advancement in fitness equipment for gyms is a parallel advancement of equipment [...]
