REST is just as IMPORTANT as EXERCISE in helping your body stay healthy for longer! Regular exercise along with daily relaxation & at least 1 rest day per week, can ADD YEARS to your life span!
Walking is an excellent way to exercise your lower body & organs! Adding walking poles, when used correctly, will work up to 90% of your muscles, while also reducing impact on lower extremities & joints. Another way to get more benefit from walking is by carrying a bottle of water…
Strengthen your CORE by practising correct posture! Stand or Sit TALL, pull your chin inward until your ears are in line with shoulders. Roll your shoulders up, back & down, then maintain a slight squeeze between your shoulder blades. Pull your navel in & maintain a constant squeeze of your…
EXERCISE reduces FAT TISSUE in the body AND makes cells more responsive to insulin! Exercising 5 - 7 times a week, has been shown to reduce the risk of diabetes by 45%! Exercising 2 - 4 times per week, reduces the risk by 40%. EVEN exercising just once a week, reduces the…
MOVE IT or LOOSE IT! Adults need 150 minutes of heart-pumping exercise every week! Research shows that even short 10 minute bouts of physical activity are associated with increased fitness. Exercising regularly leads to a 30-60% decline in illness, disease & loss of independence.
Low or Poor Cardiovascular Fitness is associated with a MUCH HIGHER RISK of disease & death, than being overweight. Improving their level of FITNESS is, for some people, even MORE IMPORTANT than losing weight!
Go GREEN to drop weight! Green tea has a secret ingredient with thermogenic properties! This means it increases energy production & stimulates fat oxidation in the body!
A simple exercise that anyone of any age, can do at home, to improve your balance by strengthening your abdominal/core muscles. Perform the following exercise once daily, or more often if you can. Stand close to your kitchen sink (or a very sturdy chair that will not tip). Hold onto it with…
Are you looking for ways to improve your health and wellness? Exercise is one of the best ways to achieve your health goals. In this article, we'll provide you with some of the top exercise and health tips that can help you live a happier and healthier life. Set Realistic…