Most people are not likely to be injured when doing moderate-intensity activities in amounts that meet the Physical Activity Guidelines. However, injuries and other adverse events do sometimes happen. The most common problems are musculoskeletal injuries. Even so, studies show that only one such injury occurs for every 1,000 hours of walking for exercise, and
Rain, Rain, Go Away: Staying Entertained When Confined to the Treadmill
Crap! It’s raining once again. For some, the rain can put a damper on any outdoor jogging activities which can only mean one thing—the treadmill—that dreaded piece of indoor machinery that can completely exhaust you, but take you nowhere at the same time. While some folks would just as soon brave the rain before succumbing
Fitness Activity Guidelines for Adults
All adults should avoid inactivity. Some physical activity is better than none, and adults who participate in any amount of physical activity gain some health gains. For substantial health gains, adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) a
Fire up Your Motiviation
Alicia Keys looks good but it doesn’t just come from nature. Alicia works hard to keep herself fit with strength and stamina building. Listen to Alicia share with you how she gives herself that extra push every day to keep her body fit for a better quality of life. Link to this post!
Hydration Basics: Sports and Energy Drinks
Sports drinks are meant to replenish fluids and nutrients lost during exercise. Their combination of fluids, carbohydrates, sodium and potassium makes them an ideal during-and-after activity drink for people working out for more than an hour, or for less than an hour but very intensely. If your exercise level meets these levels, hydrate yourself wisely
Get Fit While Flying
Find yourself cramped in an airplane seat for several hours? Use that time to get in a little exercise! Visit Flying Fitness for more information. Link to this post!
Back to the Basics: Why Are We So Over Weight?
I suppose the easiest answer is fast food, but the problem extends out to so much more. Yes, the prevalence of fast food restaurants certainly doesn’t help. As Morgan Spurlock showed us with painful reality in his movie, “Super Size Me”, fast food menus offer us a heaping helping of fat, cholesterol, and calories. I
Muscle Power Quiz
Use your brains to answer the test on the best ways to work out! The Muscle Power Quiz Questions: 1) Which is the best exercise among the following? a) horse riding b) walking c) swimming d) running e) bowling 2) Before you need to work out, you need to: a) drink water b) warm up
Treadmill Tips
Your treadmill could very well be the most expensive fitness equipment investment you’ve made. Now you can benefit a very long time with that treadmill, especially if you care for it properly. And it really isn’t a very difficult task to do so. Start by creating a regular maintenance schedule. Upkeep for any treadmill is
A Brief History of Weight Lifting
The history of weight lifting dates back to the ancient period of prehistoric tribes, when the testing of manhood was done by weight lifting. They lifted heavy stones to show their power. Back then, it was a matter of prestige to ancient tribal kingdoms; however, it is not possible to find the exact date of
