Exercise and bone density; it is currently estimated that more than 200 million people are suffering from osteoporosis. As you age you become a higher risk for developing osteoporosis, according to recent statistics from International Osteoporosis Foundation, worldwide. The startling statistics are that 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 and one in … Read more
You are aware that exercise and a good diet can keep you healthy. Can you name some fun heart healthy activities for adults? Below are listed 11 heart healthy activities for adults to make your heart stronger. By incorporating these things into your lifestyle, your heart health will improve and become the best that it … Read more
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have all the gym equipment at home? As nice as it sounds, it is not an option for most people. Since exercise is important, you need to find exercise that is effective. So how do you exercise at home? Yesterday morning I wanted to get some exercise so I decided … Read more
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