Author: Jeffrey Tucker. Title: Take the Isometric Challenge. Summary: Has your workout program been in a downward spiral lately? Have you been doing less and less physical activity? Are the once pain-free...
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…
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Ditch the sweets, the chips and the beers. Help your employees bond instead with potlucks, team sports or charity work.
Don’t let sporting injury wreck your fitness habits. Just find a new activity that doesn’t aggravate your new condition
Proper Breathing Techniques For Exercise<br>150<br>By Jordan Shakeshaft<br>Breathe in, breathe out -- simple, right? Not so fast. When it comes to exercise, the art of inhaling and exhaling may be a little more complicated than we think. Should we breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth? And wait -- what's a diaphragm exactly? Whether the goal is running, lifting or warrior posing with ease, read on to discover the best breathing techniques to put optimal performance well within…
Physical activity is essential to prevent and reduce risks of many diseases and improve physical and mental health. It can even help you live longer—research from the American Journal of Preventative Medicine indicates that regular exercise can add up to five years to your life.
New research pinpointed an activity that is worst for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease. That activity?
Standards: (S5.M2.6) Identifies components of physical activity that provide opportunities for reducing stress and for social interaction. (S5.M2.7)Identifies positive mental and emotional aspects of participating in a variety of physical activities. Analyzes the empowering consequences of be...
Just weeks after researchers called into question the effectiveness of wearable activity trackers to help users lose weight, a new study claims that such tools are unlikely to help even increase activity levels. The researchers found that cash incentives helped increase “moderate-to-vigorous physical activity” through the first six months, that increase did not last.
Following these guidelines can contribute to overall health, and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer or diabetes. Learn more.
Many people think protein, such as protein bars and protein shakes, are just for those that are bulking up like bodybuilders. Protein is a key element to anyone that takes part in physical activity. Protein is a main nutrient required for anyone that wants to maintain a healthy life. In your body body, proteins can …
Technology will continue to play an important role in overall employee health for years to come.
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The brain controls everything. EVERYTHING. And we simple do not do enough to promote and maximize our brain health and performance. As the foundation of all ...
These days, anyone can buy a basic fitness tracker for less than $100. But can you trust the device to provide accurate data about your steps?
How Exercise Helps Grow And Maintain Healthy Bones
Every minute when we’re not lounging on the couch is another step toward good health. Read on to see how to make everyday activities count even more.