Category Archives: Exercise

With the lazy junk food and fast food culture, it is becoming apparent that despite all the tips and tricks given to people trying to make their lifestyles healthier are falling on deaf ears.  But if there was a list of easy tips that only take a few minutes that could put you on the ...click here to read more

If you have a balanced diet and work out on a regular basis then you probably think you have set yourself up for years of good health. This could be true; however, fitness experts say to obtain optimum results you have to pay close attention to where you are working out. In other words, it’s ...click here to read more

Have you ever considered using tai chi as your regular form of exercise?  Tai chi originated from China in the 15th century by the Taoist priest, Zhang San Feng, for his practice of religion and philosophy.  Two centuries later, tai chi evolved into an area of martial arts.  Today, tai chi pertains to an exercise ...click here to read more

We all know someone who can seemingly eat whatever they want, and never gain a pound. Unfortunately most of us are not so blessed, and the reason for this lies largely in the metabolism. The metabolism involves hormones and enzymes which both convert food into fuel and also determine how efficiently your body burns that ...click here to read more

Does your current job require long hours of sitting at the desk?  Make sure that you get on your feet every two hours and walk around in order to facilitate blood circulation in your legs, which is an essential cardiovascular feature for good health.  A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine ...click here to read more

Nutritionists and other healthcare professionals have been telling us for decades that “you are what you eat” and that healthy diets are critical for a long and disease-free life. But did you know that diets that include fruits, vegetables and protein-rich foods can also help to prevent injuries? Liz Applegate, Ph.D., Director of Sports Nutrition ...click here to read more

You’ve taken the first step to a healthier lifestyle….you’ve started working out. Good for you! Use some of the tips mentioned here to burn more calories, lose more weight and build more muscle while you’re working out! 1. Start your day off right – with a nutritious breakfast low in calories Eat a calorie-rich breakfast ...click here to read more

The majority of the population would like to enhance athletic performance, overcome obesity, shape up or simply increase their energy. The gym is the perfect place to achieve these goals and fight obesity; however, with the ever increasing amount of exercise machines it can be hard to decipher the beneficial ones from the useless and/or ...click here to read more

Everyone knows how important it is to get adequate amounts of sleep, especially before and after exercise or working out. If we don’t get enough sleep we will likely feel cranky and lethargic the next day, find it difficult to function and our performance will be compromised. Studies have shown that sleep regulates our mood ...click here to read more

Have you made a decision to lose weight? Have you tried numerous diets? Have you committed to a regular exercise program? Are you in good health but are still unable to shed those unwanted pounds? With your motivation waning, have you wondered if there’s something – anything – else you can do to help you ...click here to read more

Exercise needs all the promotion it can get. Though the world knows of its importance to health, most individuals still find it hard to put in the time toward a little exercise. On that note, here are the results of two new studies to refocus our attention on fitness. One new study, from the “British ...click here to read more

Often we forget about the role prevention plays in our health. You might find, like many people, that you only work harder at being healthy once you experience a health problem. Suffering through symptoms that affect the quality of your life is often the wake-up call for you to help your body out by living a ...click here to read more