A healthy lifestyle after age 50 can have many benefits, such as warding off high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health problems. These tips can help you pave the way for a fit future.
Just getting started at the gym? This map will help you strategically navigate the fitness center floor so you can target four crucial types of exercise:
People with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints.
Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers properly, along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries.
Biking has long been popular for recreation, but the surge in gas prices over the years has fueled spikes in commuter cycling around the country. It's cheaper, greener, and a good workout.
Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity. Cyclists can burn 400 to 700 calories an hour when they're pedaling at a good pace.
Are you tired of the same old workout routine at home? Do you want to increase your exercise intensity? Here are a few tips to help you kick things up from the comfort of your living room, basement, or garage.
Most youngsters learn the basics of pedaling, steering and braking on a tricycle or big wheel" cycle
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is easily injured.
Invest some time at the gym to get your muscles in peak condition.
Dehydration and heat stroke are 2 very common heat-related diseases. They can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Exercise doesn't have to be vigorous to offer health benefits. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, or on most days of the week.
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser.
Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Here are eight ways to exercise for a healthier heart.
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.
Make a new-you exercise resolution right now: Resolve to enjoy the glories of autumn through simple, calorie-burning activities.
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
Cold weather doesn't have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the treadmill or stair-stepper seems boring compared with jogging or riding your bike outside.
Detailed information on bicycle, in-line skating, skateboarding, and scooter safety
Joining a fitness facility is costly -- from a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000 per year. To make sure your money is well spent, manage your membership the same way you would any other significant investment -- by keeping your eye on your goals.
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals.
At least some anger is necessary for survival. Frequent or intense episodes of anger, however, aren't good for you or the people around you. If you find yourself boiling mad more often than not, try some of these tips to keep your temper in check.
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals.
Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and lungs, but they also strengthen your bones.
Lack of time is one of the most common reasons people claim they’re not exercising enough, yet that doesn’t mean you should allow your well-being to fall by the wayside. Instead, take a new approach and sneak “microbursts” of activity into your day.
Activity can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It can also lessen feelings of depression, and boost confidence. As children get older, they often reduce their physical activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key.
We get it, finding time for an hour-long workout every day is hard, and gym memberships can be costly. Well, great news! Researchers have recently found that you can fit in more exercise just by going about your daily life. They’re calling it high-intensity incidental physical activity, or HIIPA. It includes the things you do every day that require some exertion, but you aren’t doing them purposely to exercise.
Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done.
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