Fitness health information
Spring has sprung and it’s time to get back outside and reinvigorate your outdoor workout. Outdoor exercise provides benefits beyond what you would experience by completing that same workout indoors. Exercising outdoors increases your exposure to sunlight, enhancing vitamin D production, which has been linked to improving mood, promoting bone health, boosting immune system function, and reducing inflammation. Four Outdoor Workouts…
When you live an active lifestyle, you might not think about what your body needs post workout. However, rest and recovery after exercise is essential to muscle and tissue repair and strength building. After heavy use, a muscle needs anywhere from 24 to 48 hours to repair and rebuild. Working it too hard or too soon can… Read more »
The weather outside may be frightful in many parts of the country…but that doesn’t mean you have to skip your winter workout! In fact, there are many health benefits to continuing your fitness routine even in the chilly temperatures. Here are some tips to keep you moving, when everything around you is frozen.
Summer is right around the corner. It’s the perfect time to get outside and exercise. There are so many more fun options including swimming, paddling, running, cycling and even gardening. But the summer heat can be dangerous if you’re not careful, particularly in areas with extreme heat and humidity. The biggest issue is usually dehydration and maintaining… Read more »
Learning a new sport could strengthen your brain in different ways than the familiar brain training exercises. It is part of growing research on the impacts of motor learning on the brain. We all know that brain games like crossword puzzles, sudoku and even Wordle are good for the old thinker. But very few of… Read more »
Spring is here and longer daylight hours and better weather are leading you toward living a healthier lifestyle, including more exercise. It’s time to spring into action! But how do you ensure that your fitness trend becomes a habit and not something that will fade with the next season? Here are some tips to get… Read more »
Your heart is a muscle, and it gets stronger and healthier if you lead an active life. It’s never too late to start exercising, and you don’t have to be an athlete. There is something you can do that’s so easy – walk and your heart will thank you for it. According to a recent study, briskly… Read more »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. But it can be hard to maintain your momentum for your winter workout when the temperatures are chilly and the days are short. It’s much easier to curl up on the couch with a good book. But you know that exercise is important for your health. By… Read more »
If you avoid regular exercise due to joint pain, you could be doing more harm than good. Routine exercise can help ease joint pain, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Numerous studies have found that people who exercise regularly have improved daily function, decreased depression and fatigue, reduced pain, and improved… Read more »
Getting creative and sneaking in a mini workout during your lunch break makes smart use of your time while giving you an energy boost. And when done right, you won’t even look like you broke a sweat. Most of these suggestions get you away from your desk while changing the definition of taking a lunch… Read more »