Activity trackers are becoming so popular that some businesses award them to their employees to encourage them to keep track of their health in a user-friendly manner. But why walk 10,000 steps a day? Where Did 10,000 Steps Come From? In 1780 Abraham-Louis Perrelet of Switzerland created the first pedometer. He used it to count … Read more
What are the benefits of walking for exercise? They are probably too numerous to mention all of them! Walking helps keep our body fit, keep some diseases at bay, and helps us keep a happy, healthy, outlook on life. All you need is a sturdy pair of shoes and a walking stick, if you like! … Read more
How to get fit at home without equipment. Have you ever been stuck at home with no equipment and felt overwhelmed about your health and fitness? Did you ever want to create a home gym? Have you been discouraged because you do not have a workout plan or the motivation to stick with one? You … Read more
An aerobic stepper is a piece of fitness equipment used primarily for cardio exercise. It’s essentially a raised platform that can be adjusted to different heights, allowing for varied intensity levels in workouts. This post is a review of 6 aerobic steppers. The Different Types of Steppers There are three types of steppers: the mini … Read more
As you age your ligaments and tendons tighten. Stretching improves your joints’ ability to carry out daily tasks and physical activities. Studies show that you can maintain your range of motion and flexibility by doing range of motion and flexibility stretches every day. What you really need is stretching exercises for flexibility of movement! Identifying … Read more
Have you taken exercise for granted and have been inactive for too long? What are your fitness goals? Where would you like to be health-wise in 6 months or 1 year from now? Beginning an exercise plan for seniors may be one of the wisest things you can do for your health. It will help … Read more
No matter your age, or your ability, movement is one of the biggest keys to better health. As most of us are aware, we lose muscle mass as we age. Running up a flight of stairs is not as easy as it once was. If we want to keep our body strength at its peak … Read more
“To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness, and maintain an interest in life.” -William Londen Your Attitude Have a healthy self-image. Keep a positive attitude. Breathe deeply. Enjoy the sunshine. Tips to a Healthy Lifestyle Shop from the outside aisles of your grocery store. Produce, meat, and dairy are typically … Read more
What are the best home fitness programs you can find? Exercise options are numerous, they include walking, gardening, biking, and even doing household chores. When we are do something we enjoy, it will increase our chances of making it become a habit. More than one person has been told that walking will help them get their … Read more
Still skipping rope! Imagine the freedom of riding a bike or still playing the sports you love. As we age, some of us find that our bodies don’t allow us to do the things that we once used to enjoy. When our body does not cooperate with our mind, we can become discouraged. Is it … Read more