Making exercise an enjoyable part of your everyday life may be easier than you think. These tips can show you how. Overcoming obstacles to exercising If you’re having trouble beginning an exercise plan or following through, you’re not alone. Many of us struggle getting out of the sedentary rut, despite our best intentions. You[…]
For the majority of Americans today, achieving or simply maintaining a decent level of fitness is a challenge, but for women turning 50, getting in shape can feel even more challenging. Today there are more weight loss programs, exercise equipment, and fitness routines to choose from than ever before, yet statistics remind us just how out of[…]
Stretch It helps your blood flow through your body, increases your range of motion, and may help prevent an injury. And you can do it anywhere, even at your desk during the workday. But keep it gentle. Don’t push to the point of serious pain, and never “bounce” into a stretch. 1-Mile Rule If[…]
Virtual Reality Fitness VR headsets turn gaming into exercise. Some experts call this “exergaming.” Box, dance, or sweat through high-intensity interval-training (HIIT). Get your heart rate up with cycling or sword-fighting. You just might stick with exercise longer if you do it virtually. Studies show people who aren’t big on traditional workouts tend to think[…]
What can you do in 15 minutes? You can get a good start on the physical activity you need each day for good health and fitness—and you can burn up to 100 calories. Why Should You Walk for 15 Minutes? The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity exercise[…]
Walking is the most popular form of aerobic physical activity in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control. In any given week, about 6 in 10 adults reported walking for at least 10 minutes. But walking for exercise requires more than a 10-minute-per-week commitment. Only about 53% of Americans meet the physical activity[…]
We all have obstacles to exercising, whether it is a lack of motivation, a busy schedule, or adopting a harmful “all or nothing” mentality. Working out looks different for everyone and we all have different ways of honoring our commitment to fitness. These habits can interfere with your workouts, but there are ways to overcome[…]
Physical activity can promote a sense of purpose in life, creating a virtuous cycle that keeps you moving. Our exercise habits may influence our sense of purpose in life and our sense of purpose may affect how much we exercise, according to an interesting new study of the reciprocal effects of feeling your life has meaning[…]
Exercise is just as good for the brain as it is for the body, a growing body of research is showing. And one kind in particular—aerobic exercise—appears to be king. “Back in the day, the majority of exercise studies focused on the parts of the body from the neck down, like the heart and[…]
This sequence is made up of poses that will improve your core strength. While doing yoga is not the best way to get a six-pack, you can expect to significantly strengthen your abdominal muscles. Strengthening your core can also help relieve back pain and improve your posture (nothing makes your belly look bigger than slouching!). Many of[…]