Walking is seriously underrated in terms of its benefits as an exercise. Oftentimes we feel as though we must get drenched in sweat to be burning those calories off when in reality, walking really can do wonders to help you burn calories. Don’t get us wrong, cycling, running and all of those intense cardio activities […]
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Cooler weather and outdoor activities are part of what make fall fantastic. But this can also be a great opportunity to up the ante on your calorie burning potential. Getting outside and moving more automatically puts you at a major advantage to sitting indoors in front of a computer or TV. After all, being sedentary
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Whether you aim to get fit, eat right or sleep tight, here’s how digital assistants like Google Home and Alexa can help you keep on top of your health. Your smart speaker can do so much more than tell you the time, date and weather forecast. Today’s voice-activated helpers – like Google Home or Alexa
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Stuck at home because of COVID-19? Make exercise part of your at-home routine with awesome home workouts. Has your gym temporarily closed down due to COVID-19 concerns? If you think you can’t get in a great workout because you don’t have all that fancy equipment at home, think again. Working out at home can be
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When it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle, exercise ranks high on the list of importance. The way you choose to move your body can have an impact on your overall health and wellbeing. Exercise is an important step in both living a healthy lifestyle and preventing future disease or complications. Here’s why exercise is
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Being physically active is a major step toward good heart health. It’s one of your most effective tools for strengthening the heart muscle, keeping your weight under control and warding off the artery damage from high cholesterol, high blood sugar and high blood pressure that can lead to heart attack or stroke. It’s also true
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Most people tend to focus on one type of exercise or activity and think they’re doing enough. Research has shown that it’s important to get all four types of exercise: endurance, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each one has different benefits. Doing one kind also can improve your ability to do the others, and variety helps reduce
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Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise. The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability. Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these seven ways exercise can lead to
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I received an email from an Army Soldier who was having a difficult time running a few months ago. His breathing patterns were so erratic that he was basically hyperventilating while running his two mile PFT run. Once he started breathing properly as well as exhaling fully, he was able to perform better in the
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Walking, swimming, cycling, jogging, skiing, aerobic dancing or any of dozens of other activities can help your heart. They all cause you to feel warm, perspire and breathe heavily without being out of breath and without feeling any burning sensation in your muscles.Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily
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