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Those who are wishing to become more active for the sake of their health often assume they must jump instantly into a high intensity workout to get any benefits. This is a common misconception, and studies are finding that light-intensity exercises can offer just as many benefits as the higher impact ones, and are more favorable for those just starting out. During the course of a study done by professors at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY discovered that those who spent more time moving around during the day had healthier insulin and triglyceride levels than those who were sedentary. Even those that didn’t engage in the exact amount of exercise recommended by the national guidelines still received benefits to their health.

Physicians and health experts spend a lot of time telling the public how important movement and physical activity is. We focus on the positives and benefits of the activity, and yet find that aside from knowing that information many members of the public remain sedentary. Perhaps this is because they don’t know the true damages that sitting and relaxing too much can cause to our bodies.

Athletes inspire us all, especially when the Olympics arrive and we are granted the privilege of watching what hard work and dedication can accomplish. Many have questions about how these athletes train, and what they can adjust in their workout routines that will provide faster results and get them the athletic physique they desire. Here are four ways to train like an athlete to build a similar physique to what we see in competitions.

Cardiovascular training is an important part of overall physical health, but it’s important to understand how to rightly incorporate this aspect of exercise into a regimen. Mistakes made during cardio workouts can leave a person without the results they crave, or injured and unable to continue towards their goals.

Variety is the spice of life, but to keep the spice something that makes the body happy rather than burning, it’s imperative to understand the importance of proper body mechanics both inside and outside a workout.

To get the full benefits of exercise, including extended life, protection from disease, weight loss, and improved sleep, it needs to be done on a regular basis. But this isn’t to say that engaging in some exercise, even one session, doesn’t offer a few instantaneous rewards. While the recommendations are to engage in at least 2-2 ½ hours of exercise per week, even one session of moderate-intensity aerobic activity has numerous benefits for the body and mind.

Recent focus on overall health has highlighted the particular importance of mental well-being, and a recent study from the UK backed up this importance by advising that those who enjoy life more have better physical function than their peers.

Determining the number of calories one should consume in order to stimulate weight loss is actually much easier than it seems. There is a simple three-step formula available that can be adapted to any person of any age, and several methods one can use to determine how active they need to be in order to improve their physical health.

Looking similar to an apple on the outside, but inside appearing more like a seedy tomato, the pomegranate is a versatile fruit. This versatility makes it a powerful ally in improving overall wellness in the body while tasting sweet and savory all at once. The skin is the largest organ in the body, and is also the most exposed, but by consuming pomegranates or using pomegranate derived products, we can protect and improve the condition of our skin through this fruits numerous benefits.

The importance of mental well-being has been highlighted in recent years, and now a representative of the Duke University School of Medicine has spoken out about how important it is to take care of our minds in addition to our bodies.