The Fitness Category
Top 10 Reasons To Exercise In The Morning!
If I had to pick a single factor that I thought was most important in a successful exercise or weight loss program, it would be to exercise first thing in the morning - every morning! Some mornings, you may just be able to fit in a 10 minute walk, but it's important to try to do something every morning. So why mornings?... 1. Over 90% of people who exercise *consistently*, exercise in the morning. If you want to exercise consistently, odds are in your favor if you ... Continue reading
Top 5 Fitness Myths
You've heard the stories: weight training makes women look like Arnold Schwarzenegger, exercising on an empty stomach burns more calories, and more. While some fitness myths make sense on the surface, deeper examination proves these stories are simply made up and have little or no basis in reality. Let's tackle five of the most common myths and check out the real story behind them. Crunches are the best way of firming up the stomach Too many videos and press releases send the message that hundreds ... Continue reading
Exercising with Health Issues
Everyday the news announces another research study that proves the benefits of exercise for people ages 10 to one hundred. Most people know of the importance of exercise and some even make an effort to fit it in their daily lives. But what about people who deal with a chronic health problem that limits their ability to exercise? Should those people simply give up on exercise altogether? Doctors and research studies both answer this with an emphatic negative. Exercise still remains one of the most powerful ... Continue reading
Five Ways to Fit Fitness Into Your Life
It is extremely important to select an exercise program that will be well-suited to your lifestyle. If you have to drive 25 miles in rush hour traffic to the nearest pool, a swimming routine might not be your first pick. Find an exercise program that you like - shop around, try out various sports and programs. Only you can really determine if a given exercise plan is right for your tastes. In the end, the key to any exercise plan is obvious: For it to ... Continue reading
The Best Exercises for Quick Weight Loss
The best exercises for quick weight loss in my opinion are activities that you enjoy because you will be more apt to continue doing them over a long period of time. Many people think that starting an exercise program will mean months of agony in front of them. However, staying active and being physically fit can and should be fun! If you vary your exercise routine by choosing activities that you really enjoy, you will be more likely to stick with it. Don't forget that movement ... Continue reading