The year was 490 BC when Pheidippides, a Greek soldier, ran the distance from a battlefield near Marathon, Greece to Athens proclaiming the defeat of the Persian army by the Athenians. The story, as written by Plutarch, recounts how Pheidippides shouted, “Rejoice. We conquer!” and with that, fell dead from overexertion. The marathon did not … Continue reading Marathons — Training and History
Category: Fitness & Exercise
Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health and achieving your fitness goals. Our expert tips, advice, and resources provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to develop and implement effective fitness and exercise strategies, from creating workout plans and setting realistic goals to staying motivated and overcoming obstacles. With our help, you’ll be able to develop a fitness routine that works for you, improve your physical health and fitness, and achieve the results you want.
Exercise and Pregnancy
How exercise during pregnancy promotes health, and how much is too much? Exercising while pregnant can be a scary subject for an expectant mother, especially during the first pregnancy. Many mothers fear exercising could cause problems with their pregnancy such as low birth weight or premature labor. These fears can lead to complete elimination of exercise, in … Continue reading Exercise and Pregnancy
Ditch the Weights: Why Body-Weight Exercises are In
Free weights have long been the king of the strength training industry. Recently however, there have been many fitness buffs who have decided to ditch free weights and machines in exchange for body-weight training. Body-weight training is quite appropriately, strength training exercises that use only the weight of the body for resistance. These exercises includes such old standbys … Continue reading Ditch the Weights: Why Body-Weight Exercises are In
Facial Exercises: Why Exercising your Face can be Good for You
Increasingly, more and more people are starting to be aware of the importance of physical activity in being healthy. Fitness clubs and gyms are beginning to mushroom everywhere across the globe. But just as the other parts of the body contain muscles, so does your face. Working out your face can do wonders for the … Continue reading Facial Exercises: Why Exercising your Face can be Good for You
Finding Time and the Benefits of Exercising
Why Exercise? The following is an annotated list of female celebrities who are among the ranks of beautiful people who tone their bodies with exercising: Demi Moore, Britney Spears, Jennifer Garner, Charlize Theron, and Jessica Simpson. The benefits of exercising now extend far beyond looking and feeling good. And with the kind of busy lifestyle most … Continue reading Finding Time and the Benefits of Exercising
Swimming – Exercise and Health
The sun is beating down, the weather’s perfect; it’s time to get into the water! Every summer, hundreds of thousands of people head out to the beaches, public swimming pools, lakes, streams and rivers. There are endless water activities to participate in; water skiing, jet skiing, boating, sailing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, scuba diving, … Continue reading Swimming – Exercise and Health
Childhood Obesity — A Major Concern
In a prior year, U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona, proclaimed it “The Year of the Healthy Child”. Of course, there are numerous reasons that the U.S. is so focused on the health of the younger population; birth defects, drowning accidents, broken bones are among a few, but none is growing as fast as the alarmingly … Continue reading Childhood Obesity — A Major Concern
Steps to Choosing a Fitness Facility that Works for You
We all know beyond a shadow of a doubt that we should be exercising on a regular basis. Some people choose to take up biking while others go for mountain climbing. But a vast majority of us lean toward joining a gym or fitness facility to take care of our exercising requirement. The common reason behind such … Continue reading Steps to Choosing a Fitness Facility that Works for You
Yoga — Heath and Fitness
Over 5000 years ago, the Indus-Sarasvati Civilization was already using yoga as a system to develop the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is practiced to bring together the human consciousness and the universal consciousness. The earliest official traces of yoga have been found on stone seals from the Indus Valley, picturing figures in various yogic … Continue reading Yoga — Heath and Fitness
Tips to Keep your Body and Mind Fit and Healthy while at Work or School
Most hard working, goal-driven, adult Americans are stressed out! Yep – and it usually has something to do with work or school and the pressures associated with it. So, here are some tips to help you stay fit and healthy while away from home. After all, if you work so hard that you lose your … Continue reading Tips to Keep your Body and Mind Fit and Healthy while at Work or School
Exercising — How to Start and Maintain your Exercise Program
Most people have started an exercise program at one time or another. In January, the gyms are filled with “New Year’s Resolution” workout programs, which usually last until about the 2nd or 3rd week of January. After that, status quo seems to be adequate. For those serious about starting an exercise program and maintaining it, … Continue reading Exercising — How to Start and Maintain your Exercise Program
