Exercise is the Fountain of Youth Here’s a scary thought: YOU ARE THE OLDEST THAT YOU HAVE EVER BEEN! The good news is that getting older does NOT mean that you have to stop exercising. In fact, making exercise the foundation of a healthy lifestyle could be the proverbial fountain of youth, helping you to slow down, and in some cases, even reverse the effects of the aging … [Read more...]
How to Plan Your Exercise Programs with Periodization
How to Plan Your Exercise Programs Insanity = Repeating the same thing over and over yet expecting different results. Here is the catch-22 with exercise, some consistency is required for making the changes that you want to your body, however after about 6-to-8 weeks of doing the same workouts, your muscles could stop growing. The longer you follow the same exercise program, … [Read more...]
HIIT or Steady-State: Which Type of Cardio is Best for YOU?
HIIT and Steady-state Are Different When it comes to exercise, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has received a lot of attention for being a time-efficient way for working out (not only is it time efficient, it could slow down how you age - read about that HERE). However, it's important to remember that Steady State Training (SST) is still an extremely effective way … [Read more...]
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy
Benefits of Exercise During Pregnancy Okay, first things first, I’m a guy. Let me add a little more info, I’m a father with two kids and someone who makes a living teaching exercise science so me writing about exercising during pregnancy comes from the point of view of having watched my former wife go through it two times. In addition, as a fitness educator, I have done the … [Read more...]
7 Benefits of Cardio Exercise
Cardio Exercise is a Key Component of Fitness Running. Cycling. Swimming. Rowing. Dancing. Walking. Stair climbing. Exercise circuits. All of these are common forms of cardio exercise. Along with resistance training to increase strength and flexibility to improve joint motion; cardio is one of the key components of a well rounded exercise program. Keep reading to learn 7 … [Read more...]
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