Tag: fitness

What is Resistance Training and Why Should You Do It

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If you’re trying to achieve optimal health and fitness, resistance training really should be a part of your workout plan. Resistance exercise, also known...

Why You Should Ignore the Scale When Trying to Lose Weight

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When you set out on a weight loss journey, the scale can be your worst enemy. While it may seem like tracking your weight...

How to Exercise While Watching Television

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One of the best things you can do for your health is to throw out the television. Couch potatoes are not only subject to...

Cardio is a Key Factor in Brain Health

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We all know that cardiovascular exercise is important for a healthy heart. However, it is less widely known that it can have a tremendously...

5 Benefits of Nordic Walking and How to Get Started

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If you're looking for a fun, total body workout that you can do in any season, look no further than Nordic Walking. This exercise...

Study: Building Muscle May Reduce Diabetes Risk in Women

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While cardiovascular exercise is very important to overall health, a new large-scale study published in January 2014 in PLOS Medicine sheds light on the...

Hot vs. Cold Yoga… and the Winner Is

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The ancient practice of yoga has been linked to numerous health benefits. Just a few include lowered stress levels, better flexibility and balance, improved...

Why Are We Exercising More but Getting Fatter?

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Let’s start with the good news. Americans are finally exercising more. According to a Universiy of Washington study, the number of women who exercise...

Five Ways to Help Those You Love Become Healthier

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If you’ve decided to make the necessary steps to enjoy a healthier lifestyle, it can be difficult to watch those you love continue on...

Dance Your Way to Health

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By no means does exercise have to be boring. There are many ways to exercise without it feeling like 'work' at all. The key...