Too busy to go to the gym and exercise? Too riddled with deadlines to take those 10,000 steps a day for good health? Take heart. New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that you don’t need long hours of exercise a day to stay healthy. Short bursts of exercise a day can lower … Continue reading Cut your risk of premature death by more than half by just doing short bursts of exercise
Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%
Physical exercise takes hard work, but the results are worth it. Not only will it give you a fit physique, but it also helps prevent many health issues, including dementia. Now a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology focused on how physical fitness may protect middle-aged women against cognitive decline. The study, spearheaded by Helena Hörder, Ph.D., of the University of … Continue reading Another reason to work out: Women who are physically fit in middle age reduce risk of dementia by 90%
Yoga can increase blood flow, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissue
Research has found out that yoga improves the way our organs function. In particular, yoga stimulates bone marrow stem cells trafficking to the blood surrounding it. This, in turn, helps reduce inflammation, reduce apoptosis, revive lost cells and delay the aging process. The results of this study were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. In … Continue reading Yoga can increase blood flow, aiding in repair and regeneration of tissue
6 Incredible Health Benefits of Pilates
Source: 6 Incredible Health Benefits of Pilates by Dr. Edward Group Pilates is a modern fitness regime that blends traditional cardio with yoga poses. It’s a dynamic way to improve flexibility, focus, and reduce mental and physical tension. Pilates supports metabolic function and, as exercise, simply promotes overall health. [1] With these benefits, is it any wonder it’s becoming increasingly … Continue reading 6 Incredible Health Benefits of Pilates
Fads come and go but traditional exercise remains: Experts recommend an hour walking, swimming, or cycling, even if you’re doing high intensity strength training
Personal training experts recommend that a combination of low-intensity training and high-intensity training will lead to better fitness and health results. They explained in an article published on the website Daily Mail Online why low-intensity workouts are as important as high-intensity workouts. Low-intensity sustained state (LISS) cardio exercise is equally important as a high-intensity exercise for maintaining fitness. … Continue reading Fads come and go but traditional exercise remains: Experts recommend an hour walking, swimming, or cycling, even if you’re doing high intensity strength training
Do Your Workout Clothes Contain Toxins?
Source: Do Your Workout Clothes Contain Toxins? by Dr. Edward Group Everyone knows that exercise improves your mood and supports your health. But, were you aware that the toxins in your workout clothes could be undermining those efforts? A recent news report covering research done by Greenpeace is showing startling evidence that our clothes may be contributing to … Continue reading Do Your Workout Clothes Contain Toxins?
Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise
Aside from making you unproductive, it looks like being a couch potato can also increase your risk of getting a deadly blood clot. While this is a risk TV junkies willingly take by being inactive for long periods, even people who regularly exercise can get blood clots while watching television. According to a study, people who … Continue reading Inactivity doubles your risk of blood clots: New study says sitting around, like when watching TV, raises risk even in those who exercise
Lifting weights could ward off dementia and make you smarter
There are many reasons to partake in strength training; weight-baring exercises are known for their health benefits. But, could lifting weights also boost your brain? Recent research indicates that may just be the case. To begin the study, researchers asked a group of people aged 55 to 86 to engage in a mix of weight … Continue reading Lifting weights could ward off dementia and make you smarter
MAKE TIME to exercise and commit to be fit, especially if you’re a prepper
One of the most common excuses I hear when it comes fitness is that people claim they don’t have time to exercise. They like to claim they’re too busy, and besides, there isn’t enough time in the day to squeeze in 45 minutes at a gym or at home. Another excuse I often hear is … Continue reading MAKE TIME to exercise and commit to be fit, especially if you’re a prepper
Exercise found to treat chronic disease conditions better than drugs, with no toxicity
Readers of our site have no doubt heard for years that regular exercise leads to healthier minds and bodies, but new research indicates that physical exercise on a routine basis is just as effective as prescription medications in treating chronic, sometimes deadly, diseases - and without all of the associated drug toxicities. According to a … Continue reading Exercise found to treat chronic disease conditions better than drugs, with no toxicity
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