Posts Tagged ‘Exercise’
10 Reasons to Make Exercise a Priority
It may seem as though workout trends are more often a reflection of only vanity rather than a continuous movement towards improved health. Yet, there are many important reasons to consider making a visit to the gym a consistent part of your daily routine that don’t merely involve a quest for the perfect figure. Read…
Read More6 Easy Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure
If you have high blood pressure, there’s plenty you can do every day to control it, besides relying on medication. Eating healthier, exercising more, and modifying other habits can help keep your readings in check. Need some ideas to get started? Read on. Eat a healthy diet – a healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring…
Read MoreExercise Helps Relieve Arthritis Pain and Stiffness
If you’re suffering from arthritis pain, exercise might be the last thing you want to do. But exercise actually reduces joint pain, increases strength and flexibility, and helps combat fatigue. Even a moderate fitness plan can ease your pain and help you maintain a healthy weight. Keeping your muscles and surrounding tissue strong is…
Read MoreWhy I Should Hydrate, and Can I Hydrate With Soda?
Keeping your body hydrated is crucial to staying healthy and maintaining the function of every system in your body, including your heart, brain, and muscles. Your body uses fluids to flush out toxins, protect sensitive tissues, and transport nutrients throughout your body. If you have become dehydrated, it’s important to restore your body’s water…
Read MoreThe Best, Worst Excuses For Skipping The Gym
We get it. Going to the gym with our busy lifestyles is tough! And all of us make the occasional excuse. But when you win a creative writing contest for your elaborate excuses, you’ve officially got a problem. Here are 10 gym excuses we’ve heard a time or two. Any of them sound familiar? …
Read MoreSecret to Good Posture? Exercise.
How many times have you been told to stand up straight and not to slouch? Have you experienced neck or back strain after sitting for long periods? Well as it turns out, good posture is as important as your mother said it was. Good posture can do wonders for your appearance and can help you…
Read MoreExercising with Osteoporosis
If you’re living with Osteoporosis and avoiding physical activity, we have good news. Exercise reduces your risk not only of falling, but also of fracturing a bone if you do fall. A recent study found that programs of balance, strength, and resistance training reduced the odds of falls resulting in fractures by more than 60%.…
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