fitness

Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.

3 Ways to Hack Your Fitness
Figuring out an exercise routine can be stressful. Trying to find the time to fit everything in can be even more stressful. There is so much information out there, and it causes more confusion than it fixes. There have been times when
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
These Are the 7 Reasons You Should Exercise in the Morning
Morning rituals are huge right now. I couldn’t tell you how many morning ritual articles and books I have read lately, from the morning routine of the Queen to the morning routines of the most successful people on the planet. In fact, I even wrote one myself. And one of the most common components of these rituals is exercise.
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
The Key to Building Muscle and Losing Fat at the Same Time
Just one year ago, I was lean, muscular, and strong. My body fat percentage was about 10%, and I looked really healthy. Recently, I haven’t been satisfied with my appearance nor my performance in the gym. As far as I could tell, nothing had changed in the past year. Until I realized: sprints! I wasn’t sprinting anywhere near as much as I used to.
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
Survey shows overall habits, stressors of wearing a fitness tracker
Watches and bracelets aren’t the only accessories people are wearing on their wrists these days. Whether it’s to make a statement or achieve a goal, fitness trackers have become a common staple for many to put on each day.
By Pam Jannes5 years ago in Longevity
Semantic Fitness
Health & Fitness Tips Improve Your Health The health and fitness world is full of myths and misconceptions. We’re constantly bombarded with ads and articles about new diets, workout plans, and conflicting studies about what we should and shouldn’t do.
By Mourou Nice5 years ago in Longevity
Strange Guide To The Health Implications Of Obesity And Poor Lifestyle
Obesity may be understood in terms of an accumulation of bodily fat often exceeding up to 20 percent of what is regarded as a normal weight.
By Richie Micheal5 years ago in Longevity
Weightlifting: Nutrition Before, During and After Competitions
The main feature of the weightlifter's nutrition is the increased calorie content due to proteins and carbohydrates. Fat in the diet should be slightly higher than that of the average person. There are significantly more proteins and carbohydrates: about 250 g and 800 g, respectively. But these are general figures. Nutrition depends on the age, gender, goals in the preparatory period. It differs during and after competitions. Further in the article, we will touch on the general aspects of the weightlifter's nutrition.
By Shan Ge5 years ago in Longevity
Overcoming Apprehensiveness to Your Fitness Journey
You might be reading this because you’ve thought about working out, but you don’t know when, where, or even how to begin. You might want to work on getting healthier, and maybe even stronger, but there’s a little voice telling inside saying you’re not ready. Am I right? Sure, there’s probably a lot more to it.
By Jeremy Ruhl5 years ago in Longevity
How to Get Fit at Home Without Equipment in 3 Steps
Some people love the gym, and that's great for them. Personally, I can't stand it. First of all, I hate all the logistics that are involved. It feels like I spend twice as much time getting to and from the gym as I do actually working out in it.
By Corrie Alexander5 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Does Not Guarantee Health. Health Does Not Guarantee Fitness.
So you consider your self to be fit, you consider yourself to be healthy. But having one does not necessarily ensure the other. I have been a fitness and well being coach/personal trainer for 15 years and have seen and heard it all about loosing weight, gaining muscle, increasing physical performance, nutrition and supplements, longevity strategies and overall well-being both physically and mentally.
By Mark Denham5 years ago in Longevity
Potentially pointless products I purchased!
While being in lockdown (part 3 for the UK), I'm spending way too much time surveying the internet and being tempted by products that I probably don't need. It is becoming a problem and probably an addiction. I'm freely wasting away my money that I should be saving for my future, but I do feel that buying things regularly has made me happier and helped the days go by so, what the hell!
By Erin Keogh 5 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Have a Safe Workout
I’m just 1 person who works out a lot. It’s so important to make sure to consider safety when you do anything physical. I’ve made plenty of mistakes in the past, like blowing out both knees at a trampoline park and having to do physical therapy for months. Here’s a helpful article from Men’s Journal about 15 Ways You Can Guarantee Yourself an Injury when working out. Don’t be one of those people. Work out smartly and safely. Below are some of my recommendations for being safe while getting fit. I admit to having violated at least two of these, so even those of us who work out regularly can always use a reminder.
By Kate McDevitt5 years ago in Longevity