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07/21/2018 / By Russel Davis

No magic pill: Studies prove once again diet and exercise achieve greater weight loss

Dieting alone may not always lead to significant weight loss, as was clearly demonstrated in a testimonial by Georgie Thomas of Adelaide in Australia. The 26-year-old Australian was 82 kilos at her heaviest and wore a size 14. Thomas admitted that she had always been petrified of the idea of going to the gym, and so […]

07/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Prepper fitness training: Considerations for your workout

When SHTF, do you have what it takes to run as fast as you can? Or will you be huffing and puffing even before you’ve finished a single mile? Aside from learning the ins and outs of homesteading and how to survive outdoors, preppers need to also prioritize their fitness, especially strength and endurance. Here are […]

07/18/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Are you drinking enough water? Strategies to stay properly hydrated

Getting more physically active can help enhance your overall health and fitness, as well as reduce your risk for a lot of chronic illnesses. In any physical activity, proper hydration is a must. It is important to drink the right amount of fluids before, during, and after physical activity to provide the body with the fluids it […]

04/07/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Exercise to avoid frailty in old age: Research finds leg muscles lose nerve connections UNLESS kept healthy and strong

Old age is a gift people who took care of their health during their youth give themselves. Seniors who didn’t smoke, drink too much alcohol, and practiced clean living among other healthy practices when they were young, reap the rewards of their efforts decades after. Optimistic ones also live to see their grandchildren and attend […]

11/29/2017 / By Rita Winters

Lifestyle diseases are now complicating pregnancies, putting mothers and newborns at higher risk of complications

Contrary to popular belief, the responsibilities of motherhood begin before, not after, conception. A woman must be in good health prior to conceiving in order to assure her and the baby’s health. Preexisting conditions, sedentary lifestyles, and unhealthy food negatively affect babies prenatally. A Michigan Medicine study reports that pregnant women, particularly poor women and […]

07/27/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Researchers have figured out how physical exercise prevents dementia and protects the brain

Gerontologists and sports physicians at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany have concluded in a new study that not only does regular physical exercise manage weight and maintain the body’s fitness, it also protects the brain and positively impacts its metabolism. The study, which involved 60 participants aged between 65 and 85, aimed to assess movement-related parameters, cognitive […]

07/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Exercise works by stimulating NERVES, not just muscles, study finds

It is common knowledge that lifting weights increases strength — but it has never really been determined just how much and how often people should lift. New data reveals that while light weight lifting builds muscle mass, heavy weight lifting makes muscles stronger. The reason behind this, researchers say, is due to the neural connections […]

05/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Jogging for just 30 minutes a day can knock years off your biological clock

High physical activity levels may help stave off the effects of aging, a recent study published in Preventative Medicine revealed. According to the study, jogging for 30 to 40 minutes daily, five days a week may lead to reduced shortening of telomeres and cellular aging. Telomeres act as protective caps at the ends of chromosomes. […]

04/08/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

The hows and whys of the perfect push-up

If you’re trying to build a better body yet can’t be bothered with a gym membership, workouts at home are the way to go. Some exercise moves are easy to pull off. Others, not so much. The push-up is one of those that can fall in the latter if you’re not used to doing it. […]

09/22/2016 / By usafeaturesmedia

The Not So Obvious Reasons You May Not Be Reaching Your Health Goals

(WomensFitnessFocus.com) You’ve been working hard to reach your health and fitness goals, but something is keeping you from hitting them. You’ve done your best to eat cleanly and watch your intake carefully, yet you aren’t losing the weight that you expected. What is going on? Unfortunately, you are probably experiencing some “hidden” reasons that prevent […]

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