Mar 04

Walking vs. Swimming for Exercise: Benefits of Each Explained

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Walking and swimming are both popular forms of exercise that offer a variety of health benefits. Both activities are easy to do, require minimal equipment, and can be done by people of all ages and fitness levels. However, they do have some differences when it comes to the type of workout they provide. Here’s what you need to know about walking vs. swimming.   Walking Basics Walking is a low-impact exercise that can be done anywhere, whether on a treadmill, in a park, on a sidewalk, or even in laps around your home. You can set your own pace and take a break from your day to enjoy the scenery, listen to a podcast or music, or chat with a friend. All you need is a good pair of walking shoes and comfortable clothing. Walking is easy on the joints and can help to improve cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. It is also great for weight loss, reducing stress and anxiety, and benefits your overall well-being.   Walking Tips If you’re new to walking as a form of exercise, here are some tips to help you get started: Start slow and […]
Mar 04

5 Effective Drinks to Boost Your Heart Health

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Heart health is crucial, yet often ignored aspect of our general well-being. Neglecting the care of this organ is likely to put one at risk of multiple cardiovascular complications. A poor heart could result in serious conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and atherosclerosis. But with a diet rich in nutrients, you can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease and promote optimal cardiovascular function.   Here are the five effective drinks that help you to boost your heart health:   Whole fruit juice When shopping for juice, choose 100% whole fruit juice that has no added sugar. The daily recommended amount is one small glass (equivalent to one serving). You can also purchase a sterol-fortified version, which will aid in the reduction of high cholesterol levels as well as inflammation. The latter is a significant contributor to the development of heart disease.   Smoothies If you’re looking for a healthy morning drink, have an antioxidant, protein, omega-3, and fibre-packed smoothie for breakfast. Omega-3 fats found in nuts and seeds have been linked to lower blood pressure and stroke risks. Antioxidants found in blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries help the body rid itself of free radicals- compounds that can harm […]
Mar 04

5 Quick and Easy Ways to Motivate Yourself When You Feel Lazy

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Experts share their secrets for breaking a bout of inactivity.   We all need a break from the stress of everyday life from time to time. But what happens when a quick pause ends up turning into a longer bout of laziness? When we get stuck in a cycle of doing nothing, it can be difficult to break ourselves out of it—even if we want or need to be productive. You don’t have to go from zero to 100 just to motivate yourself, however. Talking to experts, we gathered some tried and true tips meant to push you out of a lazy spell without all the hefty lifting that often accompanies this kind of advice. Read on to discover five quick and easy ways you can motivate yourself when you’re feeling lazy.   1. Trick yourself with timing. Time can be on your side when it comes to overcoming laziness—if you let it. Daniel Castillo, a personal development expert and founder of the lifestyle blog Bokey, says one of the best tools he’s uses to beat a lazy bout is a three-second rule. “Count to three, get up on two. When you do this, you don’t let your mind negotiate […]
Mar 04

Part I: The Most Effective Exercises

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Looking to get into shape and aren’t sure where to start? There’s a fair amount of choices out there, and a lot depends on your own fitness levels and abilities. It’s great to find something that is suitable to your own level, but to really get into the best shape possible; you will want a bit of both cardio and strength training to really improve your health. The following exercises are not only some of the most common, but they are also some of the most effective too! These can be learned in no time at all, and you don’t even need to go to the gym for them either. Walking We all know how to walk, and barring disabilities, everyone can do it. This makes it one of the most accessible forms of exercise out there, as you can do it when and where you want. Treadmills are popular in the gym for walking and jogging, but you can as easily walk around your neighborhood and still gain the benefits. Walking is one of the least strenuous forms of exercise, yet provides you with plenty of health benefits. It’s one of the most effective forms of cardiovascular exercise, helping […]
Mar 03

5 Ways In Which You Can Motivate Yourself For A Morning Workout!

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You might often find it tempting to simply hit the snooze button and roll on the other side of the bed but you need to stay motivated to do your morning workout. The morning workout routine is really crucial as it helps you to burn your calories and will keep your mind fresh too. So let’s take a look at these 5 tips to keep yourself motivated for it. Move your alarm clock Instead of keeping the alarm clock right next to your bed you need to move it on another part of the room where you cannot reach it from your bed. So you will need to actually get up and turn it off so it will automatically wake you up. Make a date Having a workout friend is a great way to keep yourself motivated for your workout. Can’t get up? Well, your friend is definitely going to bug you till you get out of the bed and join him or her for the morning walk. Also, you didn’t want to disappoint someone waiting for you, do you? Make friends in your gym This way you will be looking forward to seeing them every day in the gym. […]
Mar 02

5 Ways to Help Unfit Teens Get Moving

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No teen is doomed to be overweight. A 2010 European study showed that even teenagers with gene-linked obesity are able to overcome it by exercising for 60 minutes a day. For the teens in the study who exercised regularly, it paid off in lower body fat, a lower body mass index (BMI), and a smaller waist. But an hour of exercise a day can seem like a lot. If your overweight teenager is not physically active or is self-conscious about their body, it may feel overwhelming. That’s where you, the parent, come in. You can help your teen get moving and work up to 60 minutes of exercise a day. The key is to start off small and provide plenty of role modeling and support along the way. Here are five tips to help you help your teen ease into exercise and stay motivated so that they can feel the benefits. Teen Fitness Tip 1: Build Slowly Kids who aren’t used to exercising may only be willing to tolerate a little physical activity before wanting to quit. So start with small steps, such as a 10-minute walk every day after school. If the thought of exercising every day seems overwhelming […]
Mar 01

Activities To Take Up For Full Body Workout In 50’s

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Try these activities for a full body workout in your 50s. You will have fun and won’t even realize that you are exercising.   It is a fact that with age, the body starts to lose its strength and needs more maintenance. A 50-year-old woman’s body isn’t the same as the body of a 20-year-old. However, you can keep yourself fit by exercising daily. Now, let’s face it that an extensive workout at this age is not possible and not everyone is keen on exercising. Therefore, you can take up other activities that will give you a full-body workout.   Walking Or Jogging These activities are simple yet effective. They build up your stamina, strengthen your muscles, and help to fight against diseases. It can be a group activity or a social activity. Try to take out at least 30 minutes every day and go for a jog to keep yourself healthy.   Dancing Be it jazz or zumba or aerobics or ballroom, any kind of dance can help you to build endurance, strengthen muscles and improve your balance. Along with burning calories, learning new moves is good for your brain. The best part is that you will have fun […]
Mar 01

Preparing for a Long-Distance Race: Pre-Race Day Tips

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The Day Before Your Race The day before a race may be a stressful time for some runners — especially those participating in their first long-distance event. The pre-race advice that runners should follow: don’t dramatically change your regular routine the day before the race. Runners should maintain their daily routine the day immediately before the race, considering only a few modifications.   Exercise Is Optional It is key to remember one thing the day before your race: “All your training is complete.” There is no one-size-fits all philosophy on running 24-hours before a distance race. However, it is advisable to never wear yourself out with a run on this day. For many recreational runners, not running at all the day before the race is the best strategy to let the body rest. More experienced and elite runners may opt for a light run the day before the race. Some runners may have pre-race jitters. If this is your case, try light jogging and dynamic stretching exercises to slightly increase your heart rate and warm up your body. Also try to stay off your feet the night before, so that your legs are well-rested for the run.   Eat Clean […]
Feb 28

The best exercises to prevent and reduce ‘bingo wings’

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Tuckshop lady arms. Bingo wings. Sugargliders. Whatever you call them, flabby arms tend to be one of the first things people want to target when it comes to exercise and toning up the body. As people age, it’s normal to lose muscle strength to hormone changes and lifestyle factors. Being less active causes the muscles to reduce in size and also makes areas like our arms a prime location for fat to accumulate. “The dreaded ‘bingo wing’ is an accumulation of fatty tissue on the rear side of the upper arm, where the tricep muscle group is located,” Andrew Wynd, APA sports physiotherapist at Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy Centre, tells Starts at 60. “As this area gets flabby, these ‘wings’ tend to flop and shake with arm movements – hence the nickname.” Levels of testosterone – which influence where fat is likely to be deposited in the body – also decrease with age. The speed of testosterone decline is faster in women, who also have less testosterone to begin with, which is why they’re more likely than men to develop fat around the arms. High insulin levels can also limit testosterone production and certain foods can increase the likelihood of […]
Feb 27

10 Science-Backed Tips For Achieving A Flow State Of Mind During Your Workouts

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You know those workouts where you settle in and feel focused, present, motivated as hell…and walk away psyched for more? Researchers call this “flow”—and it’s incredibly simple to apply the magic to your fitness routine for massive payoffs. After kicking off a one-mile run, next thing you know, you check your watch and realize you’ve already breezed through four. Your body is working hard, but you don’t feel overexerted. Or maybe you’re in a yoga class and settle into an almosteffortless rhythm where you’re immersed in the teacher’s instructions and your movements. Perhaps you can recall a time when laps in the pool zoomed by because you were laser focused on your breath and each stroke. If you can relate to any of these examples, you’ve experienced “flow state,” or what you may hear athletes (or anyone, really!) refer to as being “in the zone.” And if you haven’t? That’s why we’re here! Flow is a positive, rewarding psychological phenomenon associated with being totally absorbed in what you’re doing and feeling that you are performing effortlessly, says Patricia Jackman, PhD, a senior lecturer in sport and exercise psychology at the University of Lincoln in the U.K. “Your sense of self […]
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