National Community Health Partners
Richland Heights West - Tucson:
Physical Activity, Exercise, and HIV
Learn about physical activity and exercise – what they are and how much you need to stay healthy. Also get low-tech tips on how to get moving!
Tips for increasing physical activity
Make physical activity a regular part of the day<br>Choose activities that you enjoy and can do regularly. Fitting activity into a daily routine can be easy — such as taking a brisk 10 minute walk to and from the parking lot, bus stop, or subway station. Or, join an exercise class. Keep it interesting by trying something different on alternate days. Every little bit adds up and doing something is better than doing nothing<br>Make sure to do at least 10 minutes…
No time for exercise? Try our Top 10 Tips to get more!
The American Heart Association explains that lack of physical activity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and not having time is no longer a problem with these easy tips to get more.
25 Easy Ways to Get Exercise
Making time for 20-30 minutes of daily physical activity that raises your heart rate can significantly raise your HDL (good) cholesterol. Try our 25 easy ways to fit exercise into your day.
Physical activity: 8 tips for getting started
Get motivated to start moving with these lifestyle tips.
Tips for Long-term Exercise Success
The American Heart Association offers these great tips to get started on an exercise program and tips for long term physical activity success.
Health Benefits of Walking Infographic
According to research, participating in regular physical activity is linked to less cognitive function decline in older individuals. Earlier studies have indicated that physical activity is linked to reduced rates of cognitive impairment in older individuals.
Why is Exercise Important?
If you don't exercise, your muscles will become flabby and weak. Your heart and lungs won't function efficiently. And your joints will be stiff and easily injured. Inactivity is as much of a health risk as smoking<br>Helps Prevent Diseases<br>Our bodies were meant to move -- they actually crave exercise. Regular exercise is necessary for physical fitness and good health. It reduces the risk of…
This Is What Happens to Your Brain When You Exercise
How to find out when happens to your brain when you exercise. What your mind to stay fighting fit and your concentration to improve, then follow this advice.
How to Exercise Safely
Fitness is important, but exercising safely is just as critical. Learn how to to properly warm up before and cool down after your exercise program.
How Exercise May Turn White Fat Into Brown
Exercise may aid in weight control and help to fend off diabetes by improving the ability of fat cells to burn calories.
10 tips for exercising safely
What can improve your mood, boost your ability to fend off infection, and lower your risk for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and colon cancer? The answer is regular exercise. It may seem too good to be true, but it's not. Hundreds of s...
How Exercise Fundamentally Changes Your Metabolism
How to Become a Morning Exerciser
Follow our step-by-step plan to make it easy to fit in a workout first thing in the morning.
How to Exercise While Sitting at Your Computer
For many people, being glued to a desk with a computer is a part of their daily routine. But sitting at the computer all day may not be good for your body or mind. It may cause backaches due to poor posture, discomfort from lack of...
Exercise Tips for Seniors
Exercise Tips for Seniors Follow these tips to start - and maintain - a safe exercise program. 1. Get medical clearance. Before you start exercising, visit
How Exercise May Energize Brain Cell Function
(Johns Hopkins Medicine) As we age or develop neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, our brain cells may not produce sufficient energy to remain fully functional. Researchers discove…
25 Easy Ways To Fit In 10 Minutes Of Exercise
Squeeze these quick calorie-burning exercises into your busy schedule to stay motivated
20 Exercise Safety Tips for Diabetics
Exercise can improve your health and your outlook on life. Check out these exercise safety tips for diabetics.
Hate to Exercise? How to Find Exercise Types You'll Like
Do you hate to exercise? You might not have tried the right type yet. WebMD tells how to find exercise that you'll enjoy and stick with.
