Category: Exercise & Fitness
As Martha and the Vandellas sang back in the 1960s, summer’s here! There’s so much to do and we want to make sure we have a great time. Baseball, …
We all want to get the most out of the time we spend exercising, and it’s natural to think that exercising harder is going to provide a bigger, faster …
We all know that five 30-minute sessions of vigorous exercise each week is necessary for obtaining and maintaining high levels of health and well-being. The type of exercise doesn’t …
Most people are aware of the worldwide epidemics of diabetes and obesity. The World Health Organization definition of overweight is a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater …
Here comes summer! Fun in the sun. Barbecues, fireworks, and cool drinks. And outdoor activities – hiking, biking, running, swimming, skating, blading, and even canoeing. Getting back into shape …
“To stretch or not to stretch.” That wasn’t exactly Hamlet’s question. The Prince of Denmark had matters of state to consider, especially the most effective method to avenge the …
Interval training is an important part of aerobic exercise. If you’re a walker or a runner, run intervals once a week. Walking and running build endurance by strengthening your …
Strength training, otherwise known as weight training, is one of those activities that provides a wide range of benefits for the person who does it regularly. Like yoga, strength …
Game-changing plays in any sport and at any level are tremendously exciting. Whether we’re watching Pop Warner football, middle school recreational soccer, high school basketball, or Major League Baseball, …
Thanks to effective public health campaigns regarding healthy lifestyle choices, many people have incorporated regular, vigorous exercise, a nutritious diet, and getting sufficient rest in their daily routines. For …