Tag: Exercise
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So You Want a Healthy Lifestyle?
As a personal trainer and healthcare provider, I often get asked what is the best exercise and diet to maintain good health. It is actually quite shocking how many people are not aware of what it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Adopting a consistent diet and exercise regimen are essential to good health and… Read more
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Check In Weeks 1-2
I have been participating in the 8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge that I wrote about a few weeks back. I thought that it would be very easy since I have also been following a pretty strick Paleo lifestyle since the beginning of the New Year. Boy was I wrong. There are a few areas… Read more
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8-Week Health and Weight Loss Challenge
How are you doing on your New Year’s Resolutions to get healthy and fit? Did you know that 24% of people making New Year’s resolutions fail at their resolutions? If you have been struggling to succeed at your New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get healthy in the new year, you have come to… Read more
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Swimming for Youth
Swimming is fun and lifesaving sport and an excellent form of exercise. As a form of exercise, swimming has many advantages. According to the CDC, swimming works the lungs, heart, joints and the muscles of the whole body. It is fun fitness activity that is primarily a summer sport but can be extended to year-round,… Read more
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List of Strength Exercises for Kids
Strength exercises can help kids build healthy muscles. With an appropriately organized program, kids can advance their strength, endurance and performance. Usually, if the kid is ready to play organized sports, beginning strength exercises is safe. Continue Reading → Read more
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How Often Can You Do Isometric Exercise?
If you want to build muscle without lifting a finger, isometric exercises are for you. Isometric exercises strengthen muscles without movement of the joints or lengthening of the muscles. Considerable power and strength can be produced inside the muscle, even though work is not actually completed. Continue reading → Read more
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Diet & Exercise Trackers
If you are looking to lose weight, using a tracking tool may be just what you need to stay on the right path. From smartphone applications to computer programs, these tools track the many variables to help you achieve your diet and exercise goals. Continue reading→ Read more
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Exercises Without Equipment
Working out with equipment is not always practical in this fast-paced world. An effective method to get fit fast without equipment on the road — or at home — is with body-weight exercises. Continue reading→ Read more
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The Best Walking Shoes, Cross-Trainers & Running Shoes
If you’re a woman in the market for a good pair of athletic shoes, finding the proper shoe is essential to your comfort and ergonomics. Many lower-extremity injuries from physical activity are caused by inappropriate shoes. Continue reading→ Read more
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Over the Door Shoulder Pulley Strengthening Exercises
Occasionally, the upper body muscles can become weak from overuse and injury. You can strengthen these muscles in the comfort of your home using an over-the-door pulley system. Continue reading→ Read more