How Much Activity Does the Body Need
A question trainers and fitness experts are commonly asked is how many days of the week should a person exercise? In order to address this question and receive the proper recommendations, there are several factors to take into account when trying to determine the right fitness regimen for each individual person.
High Intensity Training Programs - Benefits and Cautions
Workouts once favored only by top athletes and fitness fanatics have hit the mainstream, and are set to be the top fitness trend in the coming year according to the American College of Sports Medicine. While these workouts are effective, some experts have concerns about how fast they have caught on, and how long they will last when the population learns of their true intensity.
Importance of Core Strength and Training Methods
Core is defined as “the central or most important part of something,” which is the perfect way to describe the importance of the abdominal and back muscles of the human body. The body’s core is the powerhouse, used for stabilization and balance, rotational movement, and any cardiovascular or strengthening exercises one may engage in.
Using Cell Phones for Fitness: Benefits and Cautions
The world is constantly connected thanks to the invention of the internet, cell phones, and other forms of technology. But how have these advances affected our health and wellness?
Yoga Benefits for Men
Yoga is a practice that has existed for thousands of years, and in many cultures across the globe is practiced daily by men and women of various ages. But of the 20.4 million Americans who practice yoga, only an estimated 18 percent of them are men. While many males site boredom, lack of flexibility, or the thought that yoga will not provide a “good” workout as reasons for not practicing, there are numerous male health benefits they are ultimately missing out on for fear of the workout being too “feminine.”
Learning from Different Cultural Fitness Habits
Many nutrition and wellness secrets come from cultures outside America, providing citizens with unique, wholesome ways to become healthier and happier. Fitness practices also vary by culture and if we take a look at the methods behind them, we can adapt the practices of our own culture to more healthier and active lifestyles than the ones we currently live.
Physical Activity for Improved Memory and Brain Function
While it’s long been said that aerobic activity improves brain function, science has now done studies that have proved the connection between physical activity and improved cognition.
Health and Nutrition During the Holidays
Holiday meals bring out favorite dishes that are only prepared once a year including sweets, creamy soups, and plenty of pie at family gatherings. But instead of stuffing ourselves with guilt, below are some tips to monitor nutrition and stay on track with dieting during the holiday season.
Encouraging Workplace Wellness
Changes in healthcare regulations and insurance options are causing many businesses to consider ways to cut expenses. Rather than examining ways to cut insurance coverage or other wellness benefits, some business experts are advising small companies to work with these programs and invest in wellness options to improve the quality of workers and cut long-term costs of healthcare.
Study Shows Health Habit Misconceptions
Old wives tales are commonly recommended for a variety of life experiences, and attempting to boost health and increase overall wellness is not exempt from some common misconceptions. While the tips below may seem like gospel, much of it is hearsay and can be disregarded in ones efforts to become healthier.