It is common to encounter certain old truths eventually disproved and becoming a thing of the past. This is often the case with certain subjects such as health and fitness. More specific examples would include the subject of sunlight, cholesterol, calcium, and aerobic exercise routines. Aerobic Exercises DefinedAerobic exercise involves physical activities which make use of leg muscles, hips, and arm muscles, coupled with large intakes and...more
Anytime you exercise, you do so in prescribe to try and maintain adept health. You also know that you have to eat as well, so your torso will have the energy it needs to exercise and maintain for the everyday tasks of life. For making the best of your exercise, what you eat before and after you workout is very important.No matter when you are going to be doing a cardio workout or a resistance workout, you should always make it a point to eat an...more
Often when we see old people in a poor state of health it scares us and we fear getting old. We don't want to get weak and helpless and you often hear people say "I don't want to live a long life if it means someone will have to take care of me".But despite what you may have been told over the years, you do not automatically enter into a downward spiral of appearance and functionality as you get older. Physical degeneration and disease is not an inevitable part of the aging process.The fact is most of us age at an accelerated rate and the shame of it is we are not even aware of it, we don't even realize it. Therefore, we do nothing for ourselves to intentionally put the brakes on the ticking clock. We forget that our ancestors had to perform hard physical work almost every single day just to feed themselves and acquire shelter and clothing. This was so right up until the 20th Century when the demands of daily life were rapidly replaced by automation. Changes in farming, transport and manufacturing meant that people no longer had to perform any demanding physical work in order to survive. Alas that is what most of us do every day in our modern world, almost nothing...more
You have probably heard of them, and maybe you have seen them. They are called the anti-shoe, also known as MBT footwear, which is short for Masai Barefoot Technology. It is a a brand of walking shoes created for an overall healthy body. The secret component is the specially designed sole that has a rocker type motion. It's awkward to walk in them...more
If you want to burn off fat effectively, you need to explore the alternatives available for you. Whether you use the stepper machine, treadmill, or elliptical machine, these are all effective as cardiovascular exercise routines. You can also choose to engage in aerobics exercise routines. As for strength training and in building more resistance,...more
Stretches of any kind are always good for your body but back stretches in particular will keep you supple and build core strength. The exercises I am about to describe are easy to do and can all be done in the comfort and privacy of your own home. The only thing I would suggest buying if you do not have one is a comfortable yoga mat that will make it easier when the stretches hurt a little. Stretch One : The Bent Leg Lift STEP 1: Place your mat down on the ground and whilst lying on your back bend your knees up at right angles so your feet will face upward. Reach down and hold onto your legs right behind your knees. STEP 2: Whilst holding firmly at the back of your knees pull them forward towards your chest. Go as far as you comfortably can without feeling pain. STEP 3: When your lower back is slightly bent hold for a short time about 5 seconds and then return to your starting position. Stretch Two: The Bridge Back STEP 1: Bend down and get onto your knees then bend forwards so that the palms of your hands are flat on the ground and in position lining up with your shoulders. STEP 2: Now relax and arch your back upwards whilst lifting your...more
Over the years, I have often made the mistake of not warming up properly before playing sport. Now I have learnt my lesson and I have done quite a bit of research about the benefits of stretching.In this article, I will detail four of...more
Visualization is a tool which you can easily learn and apply daily. Find a quiet place, close your eyes and imagine a body you want to have. Don't rush. Take your time and enjoy what you see. Imagine how you would feel, other people...more
In the present world with its emphasis on fitness, quite a large proportion of the population is involved in physical exercises. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that one should fully understand the importance of warming up before...more
All exercise programs and trainings are time consuming and require consistent work to be effective. Many struggle to do the same set of exercises week after week. Eventually many of them get frustrated and abandon their exercise for abs...more
Much has been said about how to lose weight fast without Exercise that people tend to get confused about what really works. When you are in search of these answers on the website, it is likely to be confused than ever. You could see the...more
As we all know and hear all the time, exercise can do a torso adept. It can assistance you to stay trim, tone muscles, and help to boost energy as well. What you likely don't know, is the fact that exercise can actually aid you achieve the...more