In our quest for fitness, many individuals focus only on cardiovascular exercise and weight training. They usually neglect to include a flexibility regimen, either out of ignorance of its importance or because they simply forgot about it. However, body stretching techniques, when done correctly give a lot of immense benefits. Not only does it widen…
Stretch Exercises For Seniors
Growing old is unavoidable. But the problems that set in with age are avoidable to some extent. Physical exercise has been found to be extremely helpful in slowing down the process of ageing. This is to say that the symptoms that herald an advanced age, like slow body movements, low muscle flexibility and weakness, can…
7 Great Tips For Stretching Your Muscles
This story paints a picture of the mindset necessary to be successful in a stretching program. In fact, this story will show you how the mindset will work on any task life gives you? Pat Riley was the very successful coach of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team during the 1980’s. He told his players,…
Strength Training
Strength training and endurance training are the terms that continue to perplex fitness conscious people. The reason being they cannot differentiate between both. As a matter of fact, both the terms mean the same. It is very important to understand the concept of strength or endurance training before commencing the training procedures. It is good…
Maximizing Your Strength Training
You can improve your overall fitness through strength training exercises. If you want to lose weight, increase muscle mass and tone your body, you should alternate weight training with aerobic exercise. If you want to build muscle mass, you will need to increase your daily caloric intake. Regardless of your end goal, use these tips…
Strength Training – Why Take the Time?
Research has shown the weight training, weight lifting and or strength training, has enormous effects on the muscular skeletal system, enhances the maintenance of functional abilities, helps prevent osteoporosis, sarcopenia (loss of body mass), low back pain, and other disabilities. Strength training also contributes to muscle conditioning. Conditioning muscles is essential to overall stability and…
Discover the Benefits of Strength Training for Seniors
As people get older, their bodies become weaker and their muscles begin to lose strength. It is best to start strength training as early in life as possible, but, for a senior, strength training is a vital part of a healthy life. Senior’s strength training exercises are the best way to improve movement and balance,…
Fitness at 50 Plus – Strength Training Vs Cardio
What category do you fall into? Strength training vs Cardio. Many people are confused or at least undecided about what mix of strength and cardio training they should engage in especially when they reach that magical age of 50 plus. Your body may not be as nimble and agile as it once when you were…
Starting a Running Exercise Program
Introduction Running is a great form of exercise and it’s an awesome calorie-burner. Incorporating running into well-rounded, sustained fitness program requires careful planning and patience. I liken it to building a house – it’s always best to start with a sound foundation. Whether you’re planning on participating in organized races or just running for health…
5 Benefits of Running
Fitness & Health Most people die of a heart attack or similar heart and circulatory diseases. The causes are often too rich food, canned food, and lack of exercise. On the other hand, regular exercise such as running strengthens the heart and muscles and lowers blood fat levels, which reduces the risk of clogged veins…