Want to change your DNA? Put in the workouts
(WomensFitnessFocus.com) Exercise truly is a vital component of good health, as was once again illustrated in a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cell Metabolism. Researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, and Dublin City University in Ireland found that just a few minutes of rigorous exercise is enough to spur almost immediate changes in Read More
Sit for two hours and you’ve completely negated 20 minutes of working out – study
(NaturalNews) Sitting down for two straight hours and doing nothing might negate the benefits of a daily 20-minute exercise routine. Idle behavior throughout the day could make an exercise routine worthless in the end. A study from the UT Southwestern Medical Center shows how sedentary behaviors lower cardio respiratory fitness levels. This might be a concern for Read More
Conquering the top 5 reasons people fail at fitness
(BPT) – Everyone can agree that regular exercise is important, so why do so many people struggle to stick with their fitness goals? If you’ve encountered barriers holding you back from committing to a fitness routine, you’re not alone. The health experts at the Mayo Clinic offer simple ideas for overcoming the five most common Read More
How Michael Tamez lost 100 pounds, cured his sleep issues and saved his own life
Michael Tamez lost 100 pounds, cured his own obstructive sleep apnea and extended his own life immeasurably. He’s kept the weight off for 13 years. Which fad diet, guru-advice or get thin quick scheme did he follow? You guessed it. NONE of them. Tamez seems to understand that long-term weight loss and optimal health go Read More
Burn more calories without adding more activity to your day
Staying physically active throughout the day can be a serious struggle for some, while for others it remains an easy task that requires little concentration. It can be even more challenging, if not impossible, to get to the gym even a few times per week. Krisha McCoy, on her EveryDay Health blog, recently quoted Pete Read More
6 reasons why you should never diet again
In general, people want to take care of themselves and their bodies, and this usually involves watching what you eat, and watching your weight. Those who want to shed unwanted pounds quickly will embark on endless journeys of carb-counting and long workouts. While sometimes these “fad-diets” work short-term, they almost never last. The weight usually Read More
Millennials, Gen Y need to eat less, work out more than previous generations to avoid obesity: research
According to a recently published report that calls into question the ethics of the group that published it, 25-year-olds are now faced with the task of exercising harder while eating less than their predecessors if they hope to lose weight. Coming out of York University, this study certainly boasts impressive numbers by analyzing data of Read More
Only 25 minutes of brisk walking a day can add SEVEN YEARS to your life
Just one 25-minute walk a day can extend your life by seven years, claim scientists. It is never too late (or too early) to see improvements to your health through exercise. Experts say that even people in their late 70s can reap benefits of exercise. Gentle exercise, like walking, can reduce the risk of dying Read More
