These days, just about everyone knows that exercising on a regular basis is good for them. But, that doesn’t mean people are actually getting the amount of exercise that they need. In fact, a whopping 80 percent of adults in the United States don’t meet the government’s daily exercise recommendations. If you’re part of this group, it’s time to start thinking about the changes … [Read more...]
3 Exercise Workout for Busy Moms at Home
You have to wake up early, shower, dress up, make breakfast for the kids, check their homework, dress them up, feed them, and still drive them to school. The life of a busy mom can be overwhelming sometimes and this is one of the reasons why a lot of mothers struggle with keeping fit. There are always a million things to do at any given moment. How on Earth can a mom find time … [Read more...]
Push Up Challenge to Become One Arm Push Up Master (10 Levels)
The push up is the classic bodyweight exercise for the upper body. It will help you develop strength and endurance, build upper body muscle, fortify your joints and better coordinate the work of the muscles in your upper body, core and legs. Stay with us as we guide you through a 10 level push up challenge, gradually progressing from easier to the most difficult push ups until … [Read more...]
Expert Guide to Kickstarting a New Walking Habit
Trying to launch yourself into a daily workout regimen but can’t seem to make one stick? Your best bet may be to start with the simplest activity of them all - walking. While it may seem too easy, walking actually boasts loads of health benefits and can play a key role in helping you reach your goal weight and stave off illness. Health Benefits of Walking The versatility of … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Minimize the Chances of ACL Injuries
Athletes do much to prevent Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, however, in some sports such injuries are unavoidable. We have previously discussed and illustrated on The Health Science Journal that knee injuries, specifically ACL tears, are among the most frequent sports injuries. Non-contact injuries are the most common, as they happen due to a sudden change of … [Read more...]
Parenthood and Staying in Shape: a Tough Combination
As a parent to a young child, I can truly appreciate the challenges that come with trying to balance a healthy exercise routine with the rest of life's demands. Now I should note that while these life demands are without a doubt of our own doing (and I would not change them for anything in the world), they do exist, and managing them can be a challenge (especially when you … [Read more...]
Top Five Ways to Treat Shin Splints
Whether you’re a brand new runner or a seasoned pro, nobody is immune to shin splints. Shin splints, which occur when the muscles surrounding the shin bone start to swell as a result of excessive force, typically aren’t serious, but they can be frustrating, especially if you’re in the process of training for a race. If you start experiencing symptoms of shin splints (aching, … [Read more...]
5 Things All Runners Need to Know
Everyone feels differently about running. Some people feel the positive effects immediately, while others take a bit longer. Regardless of who you are, it’s universally beneficial. There are also rules that apply to everyone, and should form the cornerstones of your exercise. Some of the unwritten rules of running are there for your benefit and safety, while others are in … [Read more...]
How to Pick the Best Bike
Enter any fitness center or gym and you’ll find someone sitting on a stationary bike, cycling and enjoying music or perhaps an audio book through their IEMs. Little wonder, since cycling is considered as one of the best fitness activities. Besides burning calories, cycling is good for your heart and muscles and it can even improve your walk, balance and climbing … [Read more...]
How to burn off the calories from healthy food
Living a healthy lifestyle is easier said than done. You can resist the temptation to eat too much junk food and make the effort to find the types of nutritious food that will give your body the right fuel, but even these can still be full of calories. This means you need to combine those healthy meals with the right amount of exercise to burn them off, but working out how … [Read more...]
