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10 Benefits Of Weight Training For Women

in Training / on December 17, 2015 at 8:42 am /Maintaining a healthy body and physique is equally important for women as it is for men. Men usually prefer weight training to keep them fit and healthy looking, however, women have some reservations pertaining to weight training. They regard it as an activity that may make them look unfeminine in different waysMen with low…

What is Aerobic Metabolism?

ATP is the body’s energy currency of choice. Once ATP is broken down into ADP+P, ATP needs to be regenerated. This is done in three ways: the Phosphocreatine system, anaerobic glycolysis, and aerobic glycolysis. The first two do not need oxygen, can produce ATP rather quickly, but cannot produce ATP for a long period of time. Enter oxygen.

What Do Boys Wear for Gymnastics?

Gymnastics appeals to boys and girls alike. For boys, it's a chance to improve their fitness level as well as a chance to increase their strength. What a boy wears for gymnastics may depend on his school or trainer. And, while females are typically instructed to wear leotards, boys likely won't have to wear official uniforms unless...

How to Cook Salmon for the Best Health Benefits

Salmon is nutritious, not high in calories and is good for your heart and brain. These cooking methods will keep your salmon healthful.

How nutrition contributes to better mental health, organizational wellness

People don’t often make the association between nutrition and long-term mood, as well as how diet can impact the brain’s function and its structure, according to Charmaine Alexander, senior advisor on Desjardins Insurance’s disability management team. “We know that between the rise of mental illness in our current lifestyle, just as with obesity, maybe what we’re ...

3 Features of physical fitness to combat aging

You may have a fear of aging and losing your edge. You might think to yourself, "I've become aware that I'm slowing down and losing my edge. I just don't ha

Exercise May Keep Your Brain Younger

For seniors, staying active as you age may slow mental decline.

Reap the Benefits of Physical Fitness

When it comes to your health, exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourselfThe two main categories of exercise are aerobic and anaerobic. Aerobic exercise is cardio-based, and includes everything from walking and jogging to stairs, ellipticals, long-distance running, and even playing sports. Anaerobic exercise, then, is in the form of strength trainingThe health benefits that physical exercise provides our…

A New Way of Working Out That Will Improve Your Overall Health and Your Results

There are lots of different approaches to working out and it seems that these days everyone has the answer.

Seniors Can Modify Exercise To Make It Easier

There are many challenging exercises that seniors could perform, as long as you modify the exercise. The reason you want to modify exercise, is that it still allows you to workout at an effective level within a comfortable range of motion, and avoid injury.

Get a Handle on Personal Fitness

Safely Exercise at Home with the Help of Senior Home Care

For homebound adults, exercise at home, with the assistance of a professional in-home caregiver, is the perfect way to improve health. Learn how here.

Fitness Plays A Stronger Role In Survival Than Weight