fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
The Amazing Benefits of 30 Minutes of Exercise a Day
We all know that exercise is an essential part of keeping yourself healthy. Aside from diet, it is the only thing a person can control in order to maintain weight and strengthen yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. That is why including physical activity into your daily life is beyond important; and with just 30 minutes a day, you can see substantial health improvements. This half hour of moderate exercise can be done in any form you desire, as long as it includes some aerobic activity and/or strength training (which almost all forms of exercise do). You can choose to spend this time with common activities like running and weight lifting, or other ideas like yoga, swimming, sports, and dancing. The list goes on and on. It can be completed all at once, or broken down into 10 minute intervals, making the "I don't have time" excuse a completely inexcusable.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Longevity
Knee Braces as Essential Sports Gear
Many traditional knee pads and orthoses work more or less like a steel cage around the knee, which certainly protects the knee from bumps and twists. But many times, unfortunately, they are very clumsy to use and severely limit the ability of movement that is much-needed in your sports practice.
By Marta Gajin7 years ago in Longevity
Should You Be Comfortable Sharing Gym Equipment?
The modern way of living has prompted and created a gym-thriving business. Many people hit the gym to maintain a healthy life. However, due to the warm and moist environment, microscopic organisms, pathogens, and bacteria can thrive, and hence, your health may actually be at risk. Many people come to the gym and do not wash their hands before using the equipment. This brings potential disease into the gym. Many people also do not wash their hands after using gym equipment and bring disease home with them. Recently, studies have shown an uptrend in skin infection cases among people who have shared gym equipment. Gym infection stories have been on the rise, and people are openly sharing their stories. With that in mind, it is important to educate yourself on the potential risks of using gym equipment so that you can protect yourself and others against disease and infection.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Amazing Ways to Get Fit and Lose Weight!
We have all been at the point where we decide to give it our best shot and lose some weight, right? Sometimes we wish we could run faster or longer, or maybe we just can't slip into that favorite piece of clothing anymore. Well, don't pitch those running shoes or donate that beloved apparel just yet. There still is hope. Let's look at some things that will help us in this journey to get us where we want to be. One more thing right before we begin; each thing that I list is something I have personally done and has worked for me, and it can and will work for you if you commit to it.
By Autumn Brown7 years ago in Longevity
How to Relax and Rejuvenate After a Workout
We all have the best of intentions to work out and stay healthy, and many of us may find more success at it than others do. Obviously, there is no denying that exercising has a great deal of health benefits for your body and gives you a healthier life overall, but it can also come with some annoying, if not painful, side effects. Exercise, especially a really difficult workout, can leave us feeling achy, and with pains that make your normal day, or your workouts no less, increasingly difficult to deal with. Exercise is healthy, but you also need to find ways to relax and allow your body to recover after a hard workout. Below is a list of a few ways in which you can rejuvenate yourself and get healthy again after a tough workout.
By Dawn Castell7 years ago in Longevity
12 Best Partner Workouts for Couples
According to Men’s Health, couples that workout out together, stay together. Sure dinner under the moonlight, date nights, and watching movies together can be great ways to strengthen these bonds, but exercises will give you a new understanding of your partner. If you exercise together, you can push each other to greater levels. Most of the workouts in this list are created to be competitive, and will help you see that you can push yourselves to be better in terms of your physical strength. Even if you are starting, you are much more likely to see results when you work out together, than when doing it alone. Your partner will encourage you to get through the pain. So which workouts are best for couples?
By Kori Anderson7 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to Succeed in the Gym Before You Enter It
Simply put, success in the gym begins before you actually enter it. In other words, the proper preparation can go a long way in helping you put in some serious work in the gym. On the other hand, being unprepared can result in you not getting the most out of your gym time. This can lead to a long road to success in the gym or, in extreme cases, even injury preventing you from succeeding in the long run.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Longevity
How to Maximize Your Workouts
If you are already committed to spending time exercising on a regular basis, why not make the most of that time? Although some exercises require your undivided attention, there are a lot of things you can do to make the most of your time while you sweat.
By Steven Walker7 years ago in Longevity
Fitness Without a Fat Wallet
Picture this. You want to get fit, but you can’t afford the gym fees. You want to look stylish, but all the brands are expensive. You want to eat better, but you don’t have all the fancy kitchen equipment. Sometimes getting fit and losing weight are not only time-consuming and energy-sapping, but also wallet-draining. The fitness marketplace is full of useful—yet expensive—equipment which aims to boost your performance; however, you don’t need to spend big to make a big difference. So how exactly can you get fit on a budget?
By Craig House7 years ago in Longevity
How to Take up Running
I recently got into running because I wanted to lose weight, and began hitting the treadmill, religiously. I stayed consistent for about a year and a half, until a car accident made things more difficult. I wasn't injured too badly, but fitness certainly wasn't the same for awhile. I fell off the wagon.
By Tyra Wilson7 years ago in Longevity
