This is Part II of a series focusing on how to build a balanced exercise program. As mentioned previously, there are three key components that should be included in every exercise regiment: Aerobic Exercise Strength/ Resistance Training Flexibility/ Stretching Today, I will focus on information about strength/weight training, which is the final key component of a balanced […]
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Designing a Good Exercise Program
To get the maximum benefits out of your workouts and to reduce the risk of injury, it is very important to have a balanced exercise program. There are three key components that should be included in every exercise regiment: Aerobic Exercise Strength/ Resistance Training Flexibility/ Stretching For general health benefits, approximately 60% of exercise time […]
Reduce Muscle Soreness After Exercise
Did you ever wake up the day after starting an exercise program and feel so sore that your muscles ach with each step you take? Whether you are new to working out or someone who likes to change up your exercise routine from time to time, I’m sure this sounds familiar. Delayed onset muscle soreness […]
Is Your Diet Causing You to Lose Muscle?
Whether or not you are an athlete, maintaining muscle mass is important for strength, keeping your metabolism up and maintaining physical independence later in life. Protein helps to build and maintain muscle mass, so it is important to ensure that your meeting your protein needs with your diet. However, new research done by Susan Hewlings, […]
Exercise May Jog Your Memory
If you’re looking for ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, you may want to set down the crossword puzzles and pick up your sneakers. In a study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), it was found that exercise can reduce the risk of mental decline to a greater extent than […]
10 Tips to Increase Energy Levels
We all have days where we feel like we’re dragging a little, and that is normal. But what do you do when energy levels stay low? In addition to making sure you are getting an adequate amount of sleep, the following are 10 tips to help increase energy levels: 1.) Get a physical checkup to […]
Can a Pill Really Replace Exercise?
This month, an article was published in Cell journal which stated that researchers may have found a pill that can provide some of the same benefits as exercise. Not surprisingly, this was all over the news as soon as the report was released. After all, wouldn’t it be easier to take a pill than go […]
Wii Sports vs. Real Sports: How Do the Workouts Compare?
The rising rate of childhood obesity has become a major concern in this country, and a contributing factor is a decline in physical activity among children. Video games and TV have been part of the problem, as the average person in the United States “spends an average of 19-25 hours per week watching TV and […]
Build Stronger Bones with Exercise
Exercise has long been known to help reduce the risk of fractures. Not only does exercise help to build bone, but it also helps to improve balance which decreases the risk of falls. Adding weight-bearing activities to your weekly routine is a great way to strengthen your bones. Some examples of weight-bearing activities are as […]