Top 10 Benefits Of Working Out
Written by admin on August 19, 2009 – 5:12 am -By Sabrina Rogers NUMBER 10 Helps you sleep better Although it may seem like common sense knowledge, studies linking regular exercise and improved sleep patterns are fairly recent. These studies have shown that moderate to vigorous 20- to 30-minute workouts three to four times a week help you sleep better. However, you should work out in the morning or afternoon rather than close to bedtime, or you may find yourself too energized to sleep. Working out helps you fall and stay asleep more easily, and it increases the amount of time you spend in the deepest stage of sleep. It also improves the quality of your sleep by making the transitions between its cycles smoother and more regular. NUMBER 9 Slows the aging process & reduces the risk of... more
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10 Ways To Maximize Cardio Workouts
Written by admin on August 16, 2009 – 8:55 pm -By Evan Campbell NUMBER 10 Pick an activity you enjoy If you hate to run, then don't because it's not one of the best ways to maximize your cardio workouts. That doesn't mean, however, that you should swear off all cardio activity. The key to sticking with a cardiovascular routine is picking an activity that you really enjoy doing. If you're a recreational cross-country skier or swimmer, for example, then do those activities a couple times a week at an increased intensity. Before you know it, it won't even feel like work at all -- and that is one of the best ways to maximize your cardio workouts. NUMBER 9 Get the right equipment Whatever your chosen cardio activity is, having the right equipment is a must. Not only will it allow you to perform... more
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The Beginner’s Guide to Exercise
Written by admin on July 26, 2009 – 6:29 pm -How to get started with an exercise program. By Dulce Zamora WebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD You've decided it's time to start exercising. Congratulations! You've taken the first step on your way to a new and improved body and mind. "Exercise is the magic pill," says Michael R. Bracko, EdD, FACSM, chairman of the American College of Sports Medicine's Consumer Information Committee. "Exercise can literally cure diseases like some forms of heart disease. Exercise has been implicated in helping people prevent or recover from some forms of cancer. Exercise helps people with arthritis. Exercise helps people prevent and reverse depression." And there's no arguing that exercise can help most people lose weight, as well as look more toned... more
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Step Up the Cardio to Live Longer
Written by admin on May 26, 2009 – 11:52 pm -Physical Fitness Cuts Heart, Death Risk Study Shows Cardiorespiratory Fitness Helps Reduce Risk of Heart Disease By Jennifer Warner WebMD Health News People who are physically fit, as measured by a high level of cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), are less likely to develop heart disease and less likely to die from any cause, a study shows. Researchers say it's rare for doctors to consider cardiorespiratory fitness in evaluating a person's risk of future heart disease or death, mostly because the degree of risk reduction associated with different levels of physical fitness was unclear. But a review of studies shows that people with a low level of cardiorespiratory fitness have a 70% higher risk of death from any cause compared with those with a... more
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How to Get Michelle Obama’s Arms: The Workout Plan
Written by admin on May 17, 2009 – 3:56 am -Get Michelle Obama's arms with these 6 arm exercises, recommended by fitness guru Kathy Smith, to tone your biceps, triceps, shoulders, and upper back. The Michelle Obama Arm Workout Michelle Obama has demonstrated success as a career woman, wife, and mother, but when people look at photos of the first lady, they can't help but notice one thing: her sleek, lean, muscular arms. In fact, Mrs. Obama seems to be as proud of her arms as we are envious of them, showcasing them in lovely sleeveless dresses at Congress and White House functions as well as on the covers of magazines. But those tank top-ready limbs aren't coincidental. Obama has claimed to be a regular exerciser for years, and even now squeezes in early-morning workouts in the White... more
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