Posts Tagged ‘health’
Finding Your Fitness Niche
June 15th, 2010 by TJ Davis | Healthy Resolutions
We all have our own excuses for not exercising. Some common ones are: I'm not in good enough shape to start exercising; I cannot do enough to make a difference; and, I don't have time for a fitness routine. The first two examples are fallacies, which can be overcome by simply starting to exercise. While it may be difficult to sustain higher levels of activity if you are overweight and/or out of shape, not moving is just not the answer. Any level of activity trumps idleness any day. Start small by walking around the house, or parking a few
Exercise Can Be Addictive?
April 8th, 2010 by MPK | Cardio, Strength Training
When you think of the term addict, what do you picture? Perhaps it is someone who is addicted to drugs, or maybe it is someone who is a chain smoker. Regardless, you probably think of someone with an unhealthy habit, not something good for you, such as exercise. However, some people are exercise addicts, and this addiction (like others) is unhealthy.
I am a person who works out regularly. In fact, my family enjoys teasing my playfully about it. So, when I did some reading and realized that for some people the desire to exercise becomes unhealthy, I decided to analyze
I am a person who works out regularly. In fact, my family enjoys teasing my playfully about it. So, when I did some reading and realized that for some people the desire to exercise becomes unhealthy, I decided to analyze
Proud Influence
March 16th, 2010 by Louise | Running
There are many people like you and me, interested in fitness and willing to make the commitment to exercise, but then there is the other side of the spectrum, where people don't mind sitting all day long. We all have friends just like that. What if you could be the influence that caused one of those friends to add exercise to their schedule, to begin to lead a healthier life?
I'll call my friend Joe. He tried track one season but ended up in physical therapy (from problems caused by it) with a severe distaste for running, understandably. About a
I'll call my friend Joe. He tried track one season but ended up in physical therapy (from problems caused by it) with a severe distaste for running, understandably. About a
A Few Minutes A Day
April 5th, 2008 by LJ Dovichi | Exercises
To stay in shape, you spend 45 - 60 minutes working out 3 to 5 times a week. To stay healthy, you eat the proper amounts from all the major food groups -- avoiding too much sugar and fat. Even with all this dedication, did you know you are still missing one key ingredient to a fit and healthy lifestyle? Just one thing you should do, and it only takes a couple minutes out of each day.
No, I'm not talking about a miracle vitamin, a new energy drink, or a speedy new-fangled workout regimen; I'm talking about something you can
No, I'm not talking about a miracle vitamin, a new energy drink, or a speedy new-fangled workout regimen; I'm talking about something you can
