“How do I get a flat stomach?” Fitness trainers hear this question more than any other. “To get defined abs, it’s going to take work,” says exercise physiologist Kelli Calabrese. “A lean midsection takes a combination of good nutrition, cardiovascular conditioning, and abdominal training. Those who see the best results combine all three.” Shortening the… Continue reading
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No more Excuses – do it right now
Thinking about making exercise part of your life? Just lace up your shoes and get out there, and don’t give your brain time to hem and haw about it. That’s what successful middle-aged exercisers say they do. Their approach is outlined in May’s issue of Psychology of Sport and Exercise. In the words of two… Continue reading
How much time you need for your own fitness program
In January 2005, the U.S. government released a new set of dietary guidelines essentially telling us that as Americans get bigger, so does the length of time we need to be physically active. While it’s a little more involved than that, the guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human… Continue reading
Some basics benefits of regular physical activity
You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of regular physical activity… Continue reading
Excersises for warm up and cool down in aerobic
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… Continue reading
Fitness for everyone and everyday
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… Continue reading
Can exercises eases anxiety?
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… Continue reading
Little aerobic every day and you will be healthier
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… Continue reading