Fitness

Step aerobics is one of the most popular forms of exercise these days. Apart from being easy to do and lot of fun, it is very beneficial for the physical well-being of a person as well. There are many people who have discovered advantages of step aer...

Step aerobics is one of the most popular forms of ...

Water aerobic exercises are an enjoyable way to exercise during the hot summers. Though the work out may appear like one splashing around the pool waters, yet those who are seriously into water aerobic exercise claim it’s an exceptional method to bur...

Water aerobic exercises are an enjoyable way to ex...

Doing aerobic exercises is an effective way to shed weight and maintain a toned body. The choreographed footwork of aerobics helps in conditioning of the upper as well as the lower body. A one-hour aerobics class can help you burn 250 to 500 calories...

Doing aerobic exercises is an effective way to she...

Step aerobics is a new technique of aerobics, in which an elevated platform (such as the step) is used. The height of the platform is customized to individual needs, by inserting risers beneath the steps. Different from the traditional aerobics that ...

Step aerobics is a new technique of aerobics, in w...

Do you end up picking plus-sized clothes every time you hit the malls, despite dreaming of getting into the much hyped zero-sized figure? Are your wobbly thighs and flabby arms causing you to compromise on your fitness and fashion? If the answer to t...

Do you end up picking plus-sized clothes every tim...

How many times have you gone to a gym and returned bored with all those weight training? Perhaps many times. But then you are faced with the dilemma of how to be fit and trim without the sweating and grunting of a gym. And perhaps squeeze some fun ou...

How many times have you gone to a gym and returned...

“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor”, said Cicero, ages ago. Cicero’s words clearly show that exercising is not at all a modern age invention, and that it was acknowledged long before the birth of Christ. But ...

“It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, a...

Aerobic means air/oxygen. Therefore, aerobic exercises would mean consuming the free oxygen by a constant physical activity. Fitness freaks and exercise enthusiasts love to involve themselves in aerobic exercises as it is a way of expending energy an...

Aerobic means air/oxygen. Therefore, aerobic exerc...

It’s 21st century and exercise is the order of the day! Inactivity is reaching dangerous levels. Your heart beats approximately 60-80 times per minute at rest, 100,000 times a day, more than 30 million times per year and about 2.5 billion times in a ...

It’s 21st century and exercise is the order of the...

New study demonstrates that regular moderate exercising lowers the risk of heart diseases in middle-aged people.According to the article published in the Circulation, people who were engaged in the recommended 2.5 hours of exercise a week had lower l...

New study demonstrates that regular moderate exerc...

A new study suggests that regular exercising into one's 70s may prevent the brain from shrinking and showing signs of ageing linked to dementia.According to the study published on Medical News Today, brain scans of 638 people aged 70 to 80 showed tho...

A new study suggests that regular exercising into ...

New study suggests that men who exercise before their morning meal are to be granted with greater fat loss and larger reductions in the level of fat in the blood. According to the study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, those who did the...

New study suggests that men who exercise before th...

You’ve heard the advice: get active at least 30 minutes every day, as many days of the week as you can. But what if you’re short on time and the idea of the gym doesn’t thrill you? We've got some tips on getting active outside of the gym, along with ...

You’ve heard the advice: get active at least 30 mi...

It's an unfortunate fact of life at menopause: your risk for osteoporosis goes up. If you take corticosteroid medications for your RA, you have even more reason to be concerned about your bones. Although corticosteroids fight inflammation that threat...

It's an unfortunate fact of life at menopause: you...

Taking the top spot in the fitness trend survey for the sixth year in a row are fitness professionals. Researchers say education and certification programs for health and fitness professionals are experiencing exponential growth. The number of employ...

Taking the top spot in the fitness trend survey fo...

Whatever your age, regular physical activity should be part of your lifestyle, and the benefits will not only last you a lifetime but add up to a better quality of life involving: *Greater confidence and self-awareness *Improved health, fitness and o...

Whatever your age, regular physical activity shoul...

Start making up excuses to neglect your work out when the weather starts to chill. You have to keep your willpower thawed out! If you think that the start of cold weather is the end of your exercise routine, think again. The cold weather is no excuse...

Start making up excuses to neglect your work out w...

New health guidelines suggest that a mere two and half-hours of weekly physical activity is sufficient for adults to remain healthy. Consistent with the findings of previous studies, the new statement urges individuals to become physically active in ...

New health guidelines suggest that a mere two and ...

Get your daughters off the couch: New research shows exercise during the teen years starting as young as age 12 can help protect girls from breast cancer when they're grown. Middle-aged women have long been advised to get active to lower their risk ...

Get your daughters off the couch: New research sho...

Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests. While exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some people, there is also evidence that physical...

Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by med...

Setting aside time during your morning routine for exercise yields great benefits. People who exercise in the a.m. will find themselves much more energized throughout the day, as well as an increased metabolism. It is important, however, to choose yo...

Setting aside time during your morning routine for...