31 May 2011 06:09 AM
What if there was a way to predict what your future heart health might look like? Well there just may be and it's done by measuring your fitness level mid-life, starting in your 40's.
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13 May 2011 06:42 AM
How many of us find it easy to start something but much more difficult to finish it? With fitness there really isn't a finish. In fact, it is meant to be something you do for a lifetime. Just the thought of that can make you tuck tail and run.
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05 May 2011 06:19 AM
Do you have a green thumb? Then you might think about gardening your way to fitness. Not only do you reap the rewards of healthy fruits and vegetables but you can also burn a lot of calories.
Yard work in general can be a great way to incorporate fitness into your spring and summer routine.
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24 Mar 2011 05:03 AM
While it's great to hear ideas and tips on fitness, I think it's also important we debunk fitness myths. Otherwise you are left chasing a rabbit trail.
One myth that has caused some to shirk the idea of weight lifting is that you will end up looking "bulky.
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11 Mar 2011 07:10 AM
So you are on your way to a fit lifestyle, so how about some fitness tips to keep you moving? Here are top 10 fitness tips that will give you a better chance at succeeding.
Tip number one is to make sure you are drinking plenty of water.
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24 Feb 2011 07:44 AM
Part of a fitness routine may be including vitamins and supplements, however you might be wondering if they are necessary. A good multivitamin is always beneficial. It can help make up for the vitamins and minerals that your body is missing out on and help contribute to your overall wellbeing.
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10 Feb 2011 07:08 AM
I talk a lot about setting goals when it comes to fitness, in both your diet and your exercise. But sometimes we set goals and we don't really think about why we have those goals. The "who, what, where and why" are important when it comes to goal setting.
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08 Feb 2011 07:47 AM
There are some very good reasons to drink plenty of water. Not only is it important to do while you are exercising but it should become a regular part of your daily intake.
First of all, if you are exercising you usually sweat.
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30 Dec 2010 07:08 AM
While we look ahead to 2011, we should also take the time to look back on 2010 and consider some of the best and worst of the past year. Actually, anything good almost always has its downside and that is what I will be tackling in this blog.
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08 Oct 2010 04:40 AM
I have to admit that stretching is not something I do on a regular basis. I am usually in a rush and just want to get my workout routine done, so I tend to skip the stretching. Believe me when I say that I am preaching to myself here, as I talk about the importance of stretching.
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