You probably already know that regular exercise can help keep your heart and lungs healthy as you age. But what about your brain? Does your “cardiorespiratory” fitness level have anything to do with staying mentally sharp? Yes, according to the latest research from the world-renowned Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University… Continue reading Can Cardio Fitness Keep Your Brain Young?
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Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
Experts recommend that you get at least 2.5 hours of exercise per week. Although that might seem overwhelming, you can reach that goal by breaking it down into smaller steps. Here, from the ChooseMyPlate program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, are strategies to get you going. Take 10 Do at least 10 minutes of… Continue reading Ten Tips to Get You Going At Home, Work and Play
What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Why don’t we work out as often as we’d like? A study of British women may shed some light on that subject, according to celebrity trainer Holly Perkins. The research revealed that 75 percent of women in the study want to exercise more, but they’re discouraged for fear of being judged by others. The women… Continue reading What Kind of Fitness Programs Work Best for Women?
Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
There are days that we cannot wait to get to the gym and feel the burn, and there are other days we can hardly get ourselves out of bed. The thought of “working out” on those days makes getting your teeth pulled feel like a more appealing option. Despite that feeling, if you want to… Continue reading Summer Isn’t Over: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Get In Shape
10 Tips to Get Fit This Summer
Summer is one of the times of year that most people are extra concerned about their weight. Maybe they want to fit into that dress for pictures on the cruise or look good in the bathing suit for the beach. offers these 10 tips to get fit for summer: Don’t eat for pleasure. Eat for health. Most people… Continue reading 10 Tips to Get Fit This Summer
Why Restorative Yoga Should Be Part of Fitness for Older Adults
People always seem to be busy working on something or the other, and all that work can contribute to stress, anxiety, and physical strain on the body. But fitness for older adults can help in a big way. Enter the art of relaxation and restorative yoga. The purpose of this valuable exercise is to help… Continue reading Why Restorative Yoga Should Be Part of Fitness for Older Adults
Budget-Friendly Fitness Tips
Fitness classes and gym memberships can be costly and aren’t financially realistic for a lot of people. But you don’t have to break the bank to get a toned, fit body. Here are some budget-friendly at-home fitness tips from Franci Cohen, a New York City fitness trainer and exercise physiologist. (Editor’s note: As always, check… Continue reading Budget-Friendly Fitness Tips
How A Fitness/Wellness Regimen Can Empower You
From an early age, women have foisted on them images of the “ideal” female body, and self-esteem can plummet when they fail to measure up. But celebrity trainer Holly Perkins says it’s time women stop buying into those societal pressures. “There’s this perception that all women need to look like perfect runway models,” says Perkins,… Continue reading How A Fitness/Wellness Regimen Can Empower You
Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump
If you’re finding lacing up your exercise shoes tougher by the day, it’s time to rekindle those fires and make sure you keep smashing out those workouts. Here are four tips from top trainer Julia Buckley to get you back on track. Re-tune your motivation When people tell me they’re no longer motivated I get… Continue reading Four Ways to Avoid the February Exercise Slump
Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger
Editor’s note: Even if you’re not active, there are still exercises you can do to help strengthen your muscles. Here, from the SeniorHealth division of the National Institutes of Health, are some exercises that can be done while seated. As always, ask your doctor what’s right for you before you begin any exercise program. Wrist… Continue reading Seated Exercises that Can Help You Get Stronger
Low on Time? Here’s How to Work Out in a Crunch
This article, which is adapted from HIIT It!, originally appeared on DemosHealth.com. In an ideal world, everyone would be able to set aside a 30-minute block of time to fit in their workout. This may not always be possible. So what do you do if you don’t have more than 10 minutes at a time… Continue reading Low on Time? Here’s How to Work Out in a Crunch
8 Meditation Styles to Boost Your Anti-Aging Fitness Plan
You may have tried a variety of anti-aging exercises, but the best exercise may be the one that involves the least amount of movement. Meditation has always been regarded as one of the best means of maintaining a healthy mind, but it’s also great for the body, making it perhaps one of the best ways… Continue reading 8 Meditation Styles to Boost Your Anti-Aging Fitness Plan
Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life
By Marni Andrews As millions of baby boomers cross the 50-year threshold, the perception of the dreaded “half-century” mark is changing. Many 50-year-olds today don’t look a day over 40, and many of them are just as active, if not more active, than their younger counterparts. Anti-aging fitness at this point in life is essential—those… Continue reading Why Anti-Aging Fitness at 50 Can Save Your Life