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When it comes to maintaining good health, few things are as important as regular exercise. Not only does exercise help to strengthen bones and muscles, but it also boosts heart health, helps to control weight, and reduces stress levels. Even a simple walk around the block can have a significant impact on overall health.
The benefits of walking outdoors could change your entire life. Walking for exercise, especially outdoors, impacts your mood, creativity, and mental clarity like nothing else. That means walking can be one of the best ways to get past most anything going on in life. It can open new ways of thinking and coping as it … Read more
“Sit up straight!” Does that sound familiar? Most of us heard that or something close, like “Stand up straight!” and “Don’t Slouch!” when we were growing up. And few of us realized the benefits of good posture until we were much older. My mother harangued the heck out of me about my posture when I … Read more
How many days a week should you run is a common question whether you run for fitness, health, competitions, marathon training, or just because you love it. Most experts agree new runners should limit themselves to running three to four days a week. The truth is there is simply no pat answer to how often you … Read more
No matter what your ultimate goals are, there’s simply no sport or exercise like running. You can run around the block, do marathons, run by yourself, or run with a group. I started running to lose weight, but quickly realized how running was improving my overall health, and getting my muscles fit and toned. Now … Read more
Running is the leading athletic pastime and sport or modern times with over 20 million regular participants. Leading topics of discussion in running circles will always include: What is The Runners High? The feeling is a euphoric state that overtakes you more often than not in long-distance running. This same euphoric state can actually be … Read more
Exercising your way to lower blood pressure is great for heart health! But What Is The Best Exercise For High Blood Pressure? Clearly, Aerobic exercises are the best! Aerobic activity, sometimes referred to as cardio, done for 30-60 minutes most days of the week improves heart and blood pressure. Aerobic Exercises For High Blood Pressure Cycling, … Read more
Got pain in your thigh, butt, or legs? Tight hamstrings could be the problem. This set of muscles are a common problem and responsible for all sorts of aches and pains in your knees, legs, and lower back. They contribute to strains, low back pain, and Sciatica which causes tingling and numbness from your back … Read more