fitness

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

Stuck Indoors
Pilates has been going great! I really am surprised by how much I am enjoying it. I have days I wake up feeling sore and it's hard to move, especially my abdominal muscles.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
Treadmill vs Rowing Machine - Best Home Gym Workout Equipment Debate
Most of you probably think about buying a workout machine for your use at home. Although there are several options open for you, two of the major considerations are a treadmill and a rower. Experts from this website say that choosing a piece of exercise equipment that gives a full body workout is the best choice. However, there are also some users who prefer to use exercise machines that provides an adequate amount of workout in order to help them remain fit. When it comes to choosing between a treadmill and a rowing machine, many people get confused. It is true that both have their pros and cons. Choosing one is completely based on your own personal requirements and budget.
By Patty McDaniels7 years ago in Longevity
Challenge of the Month
January was a challenging month for me, trying to find motivation every day to get up out of bed before noon and put my lazy out of shape body and muscles back to work!
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
Being a Runner Is Awesome
Running is the best thing ever. You don't need any expensive equipment, other than a sports bra (maybe two, no one wants to be knocked out by a renegade tit to the face) and a pair of running shoes. You don't have to buy a membership to any sweaty, stinky, somewhat intimidating gym filled with grunting gorillas, gawkers, and people that seem to be there solely for small talk and selfies.
By Kay Deschain7 years ago in Longevity
How Physical Exercise Makes Your Memory Work Better
Exercise can improve your memory! Physical exercise is equally important for your body and mind. Studies now reveal that exercising can help you not only build strong muscles, keep a healthy body weight and prevent diseases. Regular physical activity also leads to memory enhancement and development of thinking skills.
By Andrew Guerra7 years ago in Longevity
Arnie
I’m acting like a teenager again, and it feels good. I’m lifting weights. Not a lot, but enough to get the muscle buzz that comes with pitting lazy, dad flesh against unyielding iron. The clanging sound of metal plates bumping up against each another is triggering my middle-aged endorphins big time.
By Francis Litzinger7 years ago in Longevity
Last Day
Today is the last day of my 14-day workout "trial run." It was a good practice round, getting used to a morning schedule, staying committed multiple days in a row, feeling the burn in my muscles again.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
How to Create Your Own Workout Program
Finding a workout plan that suits you can be a tricky but for a good reason, the process takes time and effort since picking the wrong program can hinder your progress towards your fitness goal. Random workout plans online usually aren't the greatest since it will not be mapped with you in mind. Workouts programs should consider your age, experience, goals, muscle imbalances, and PRs.
By Fabian .7 years ago in Longevity
Day 6
I found I'm incapable of getting out of bed before 10 AM half of the week. Last night, for example, I was up with my son until 2 AM. I had my alarm set to go off with the intentions of getting up at 7 AM.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
Seven Day Trial
My friend recommended me to a gym and I was given the opportunity to try the gym for free, for seven days, no strings attached. At first, we laughed it off. She just needed names to sign people up, and we both knew I'd never actually end up going. I'm just not the gym sort.
By Emily Hean7 years ago in Longevity
Day 2
Ever go to the park as a kid and play on the merry go round? I did. I also remember pushing the limits of the merry go round. Other kids would help push it faster and faster. How fast could it go, we wondered.
By Not Important7 years ago in Longevity
Boost Your Wellness with Swimming
For good reason, many people are ditching the pavement for the pool when it comes to their overall health. Swimming is known to increase your muscle tone, cardio capabilities, and bone strength. Non-competitive swimming is one of the best fitness activities you can do year-round.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity