Category: Exercise
In Western Movies “Reach For The Sky” Meant Trouble: But If You Can’t “Reach Your Toes” May Alert You To Arterial Trouble
How far you can reach beyond your toes from a sitting position — normally used to define the flexibility of the body — may be an indicator of how stiff your arteries are. Because arterial stiffness often precedes cardiovascular disease, the results suggest that this could become a quick measure of a person’s risk for [...]
Use It (your body) or Lose It (your mind)!
Fit Body, Fit Mind? Your Workout Makes You Smarter So you want to be smarter? Then exercise your body together with your brain for overall better results. A study released in Scientific American, reports of the powerful link between physical activity and mental acuity. If you find yourself struggling to break through a [...]
Maybe Now The Hubby Will Dance With Me
by Cindy Burreson In a new study, it has been shown that dancing has many social, mental and physical benefits for older people. The study says it can stave off illness and even counteract the common signs of aging. Jonathan Skinner, a lecturer in Anthropology studied the long-term effects of dancing on the elderly. He [...]
Varicose and Spider Veins
The usual causes of varicose veins are genetics, hormonal changes like pregnancy, being overweight, not getting regular exercise, and sitting or standing for long periods of time without moving. To prevent varicose veins, get regular exercise, elevate legs during the day, and consider support stockings to ward them off.
Running….Not a Fan
…but I’m doing it. I made a commitment to someone to join her in running in a 5K in June. I have only started my training program, and I thought I’d write a blog about the health benefits of running, to keep me motivated. Running is a great way to lose weight because it requires [...]
A Better Pushup
Pushups are a great way to strengthen not only your pectoral muscles, but your overall upper body. If you have never done pushups before, I suggest you try starting with the standard pushup on the floor, even using your knees to start with, if needed. You will feel the benefits right away. If you’ve been [...]
Weight Training Tips
Most women think that just looking at a barbell will make them bulk up and look masculine. But the benefits of weight training can be seen by all. Weight training results in a toned, strong body. As women, we do not have the testosterone levels men do, which make their muscle dramatically increase in size. [...]
Advantages of Workout Partners
Having a workout buddy helps motivate me to A) show up and B) show up. Just kidding. It IS motivating though knowing that you don’t have to work out alone and that you and a friend are helping each other accomplish each other’s fitness goals. According to a study in the April 2007 issue of the Annals of [...]
The Lunge- An Overall Lower Body Exercise
Most people want to work out as quickly and efficiently as possible. I try to tailor my workouts to yield the best results in the littlest amount of time too. So, when asked what the best exercise is for the lower body, the lunge comes to my mind. The lunge uses most, if not all, [...]
Spin Class: Spinning Your Way Skinny
I took spin class several years ago, and I was addicted. I thought maybe it was because it was during the time that I was WAY into working out and was doing fitness competitions. Well, I just started spin class twelve weeks ago, and once again, I am HOOKED! I think spin class can be a [...]
