Weight Loss Tips That Work If you’re trying to lose weight, you may feel as if you’re on a rollercoaster ride. One minute, you’re at the top, feeling great about shedding some pounds. The next minute, you’re at the bottom, not losing weight and feeling like you’ve failed. But the truth is that weight loss … Continue reading “Weight Loss Tips That Work”
Category: Exercise
The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed
The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed There’s good news for people who don’t have time to exercise for an hour or more every day. Thanks to fitness trackers, researchers find that doing a few “snack-size” amounts of activity for only a few minutes daily can improve your health and longevity. One study involving fitness trackers … Continue reading “The Minimum Amount Of Exercise Needed”
Better Breathing Technique For Exercising
Better Breathing Technique For Exercising Thanks to a social media trend, military soldiers aren’t the only ones practicing cadence breathing. Fitness enthusiasts on TikTok are adopting this breathing technique to run more efficiently without feeling physically exhausted. A cadence is a call-and-response work “song” used to keep soldiers stepping in time and maintaining a steady … Continue reading “Better Breathing Technique For Exercising”
Seniors, Regain Balance With These Exercises
Seniors, Regain Balance With These Exercises As people age, losing balance becomes a significant concern. A loss of balance can easily result in a fall, which is the leading cause of injury for adults aged 65 and older, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC reports that over 14 … Continue reading “Seniors, Regain Balance With These Exercises”
Walk Faster Or Farther? Which Is Best?
Walk Faster Or Farther? Which Is Best? Walking is a popular—if not the most popular—form of exercise. In fact, the American Heart Association (AHA) says that for most people, walking is a safe, easy-to-stick-to, low- or no-cost exercise that does not require any special skills or equipment. Dr. Johanna Contreras, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai … Continue reading “Walk Faster Or Farther? Which Is Best?”
The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older
The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older There’s one exercise that fitness experts say is the best workout for older adults. The good news is that seniors do them daily, even though they may not realize it. They’re doing squats. This movement—in which you lower your body and then raise it back up—works … Continue reading “The #1 Exercise to Do as You Get Older”
Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility
Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility Whether cooking, driving, or examining fruits and vegetables at the produce market, our hands work every day. We may not realize that our busy hands, like other parts of our body, can become tired, tender, achy, and sore. The hands of those who suffer from ailments like arthritis, tendonitis, or … Continue reading “Exercises To Improve Hand Mobility”
Exercising Later in Life: A 93-Year-Old World Rowing Champion Is as Healthy as a 30-Year-Old After Starting to Row at 70
Exercising Later in Life: A 93-Year-Old World Rowing Champion Is as Healthy as a 30-Year-Old After Starting to Row at 70 It’s not often that researchers use such words as “remarkable,” “exceptional” and “novel” (meaning “new or unusual”) when describing the subject of their study. But these are adjectives investigators used in their case study … Continue reading “Exercising Later in Life: A 93-Year-Old World Rowing Champion Is as Healthy as a 30-Year-Old After Starting to Row at 70”
10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls
10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls When creating workout routines for the body, the feet are not usually the primary target for exercise. The arms, legs, abdominals, and hips usually take top priority. The feet aren’t given much thought until they cause some problem. Our feet move us around, but they are often “neglected because … Continue reading “10 Foot Exercises For Preventing Falls”
This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline
This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline Most older adults would agree that routine exercise provides several health benefits, including strengthening muscles, preventing or delaying illnesses, and increasing physical endurance. Zachary Gillenan added one unique benefit: Creating special memories with loved ones that you might not have been able to have … Continue reading “This Exercise Can Change the Trajectory of Aging and Physical Decline”