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Exercise induced asthma
You've taken up running to stay fit, but after a five-minute jog, you're already huffing and puffing. You assume you're out of shape or just tired. Then a friend suggests another possibility: exercise-induced asthma. Asthma is a condition in which the airways become constricted in certain situations. Triggers include allergies, cold air, stress, pollution, and strenuous activity. The most common symptoms
Exercise with music benefits your brain
Does jamming to your favorite tunes make your cardio session fly by? Now theres another reason to clip on your Walkman. Combining music and exercise may help you solve that elusive last clue in the Sunday crossword puzzle. In an Ohio State University study, 33 cardiac rehabilitation patients were asked to generate word lists in specific subject categories before and after two separate exercise sessions,
Exercise away diabetes risk
Pump iron, do circuit training, and be consistent with workouts to stave off diabetes.
Take 10
You have a big presentation at work. Your daughters soccer team made it into the junior league playoffs. The dog has an eye infection. The in-laws are coming for a weeklong visit. And thats just what you have on your plate this week. With only 24 hours in a day to squeeze in all of lifes must-dos, its not surprising the number-one reason people dont exercise is because they dont think they have the
Up Your Exercise To Bring Down Cholesterol
If you're more of an endurance junkie than a powerhouse athlete, take heart: Duration of exercise could have the most positive impact on cholesterol, according to a breakthrough study. The research project is the first of its kind to establish the type of exercise needed to make changes in cholesterol profiles and to examine how and why exercise works. The study, conducted at Duke University and East
Lunchtime Workouts
Lunchtime Workouts Fitness experts offer advice on how to get fit, refuel, and be back at your desk within an hour By Kelli Rosen We all know exercise is good for us, but with our hectic lives, workouts often land at the bottom of our to-do lists. Fortunately, you don't need to spend hours sweating on a treadmill to reap the benefits of exercise. In fact, many fitness professionals now recommend shorter
Regular exercise means longer, healthier life
Can a daily walk increase your years on the planet? Yes, according to a recent study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (2005, vol. 165, no. 20). The groundbreaking study, conducted at the Erasmus M.C. University Medical Center in Rotterdam, calculated how different physical activity levels affect life expectancy and the onset of cardiovascular disease in people 50 and older. Regular exercisers
Lunchtime Workouts
Lunchtime Workouts Fitness experts offer advice on how to get fit, refuel, and be back at your desk within an hour By Kelli Rosen We all know exercise is good for us, but with our hectic lives, workouts often land at the bottom of our to-do lists. Fortunately, you don't need to spend hours sweating on a treadmill to reap the benefits of exercise. In fact, many fitness professionals now recommend shorter
Even low-intensity exercise beats fatigue
According to new research you don’t have to pound out 10-mile runs five days a week to feel energized. In fact, findings from a resent study conducted at the University of Georgia suggest that low-intensity exercise, such as walking, can reduce fatigue as well as—if not better than—moderate-intensity physical activities.
Balance your exercise regimen
With help from some of the top fitness experts in the country, we put together a simple plan that will fit easily into your lifestyle, whether you've been exercising for five weeks or five years
Q&A
Q. What's the best way to rehydrate after exercise? A. Drinking plain water works just fine for mild or moderate exercise (less than 60 minutes). But if you're exercising more than an hour or during very hot weather, you would do well to consider a sports drink. Sports drinks rank above water for rehydrating the body in two key ways: Their salt, or electrolyte, content speeds fluid absorption in the
Balance your exercise regimen
With help from some of the top fitness experts in the country, we put together a simple plan that will fit easily into your lifestyle, whether you've been exercising for five weeks or five years
Balance your exercise regimen
With help from some of the top fitness experts in the country, we put together a simple plan that will fit easily into your lifestyle, whether you've been exercising for five weeks or five years
Eyes need exercise, too
Eye exercises can prevent or slow vision loss by strengthening eye muscles and maintaining lens flexibility, says Marc Grossman, OD, LAc, author of Greater Vision (McGraw-Hill, 2001). Although practitioners often prescribe these according to individual need, some exercises help everyone compensate for computer use and other close work. Grossman particularly recommends the following eye drills. Palming:
Getting Started
For exercise novices wary of jumping into a full-blown fitness program, here are some easy ways to turn your daily down-time into mini-workouts. Instead Of... Do This... Sitting at your desk staring at the screen saver... Pump iron, or at least an exercise band, while seated. Keep one in your desk drawer, and when your eyes need a computer break, work your muscles. Standing on the sidelines at your
Q&A
Q. Can supplements help muscles recover after exercise? A. Forget the outdated saying,
Balance your exercise regimen
With help from some of the top fitness experts in the country, we put together a simple plan that will fit easily into your lifestyle, whether you've been exercising for five weeks or five years
Proof that exercise keeps you young
Although exercising for health certainly isnÂ’t a new concept, scientists recently uncovered one more reason to believe that couch potatoes may not live as long as their active counterparts.
Lunchtime Workouts
Lunchtime Workouts Fitness experts offer advice on how to get fit, refuel, and be back at your desk within an hour By Kelli Rosen We all know exercise is good for us, but with our hectic lives, workouts often land at the bottom of our to-do lists. Fortunately, you don't need to spend hours sweating on a treadmill to reap the benefits of exercise. In fact, many fitness professionals now recommend shorter
Dont forget to exercise
We tend to gain weight as we age because our metabolism slows. Cutting calories is just part of the weight-control equation. Exercise becomes more important than ever as we get older, not just to boost metabolism and burn calories, but also to maintain muscle mass, flexibility, and bone density. The following exercises all do double or triple dutya blessing for these busy days. Yoga and Pilates help
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