Frigid temperatures and snow have pushed people in many parts of the country indoors this month. That can quickly lead to cabin fever and the winter blues. Here five tips to stay fit, and happy, during the winter months: 1. Exercise, exercise, exercise - Make sure you have...
The “five-minute plan” may be all you need to get motivated to exercise. If you’re too tired or unmotivated to work out, or both, give it a try for just five minutes. Even if you really don’t feel like exercising, start on the treadmill, elliptical machine, exercise...
How much exercise is enough? Of course there’s no single answer to this question, but many experts recommend exercising a minimum of at least 30 minutes a day at least three times a week. The American Diabetes Association recommends getting in even more exercise on its website:...
[caption id="attachment_2965" align="alignright" width="150" caption="LifeSpan TR 800-DT3 treadmill"][/caption][caption id="attachment_2963" align="alignright" width="150" caption="LifeSpan TR4000i treadmill"][/caption]LifeSpan Fitness treadmills are popular far and wide for combining quality with value in both residential and light-commercial models. The Utah-based company is known for using high-grade parts in its treadmills and innovation...
This is one of the worst cold and flu seasons in a long time, with many agencies actually running out of the flu vaccine. It’s prompted many people to ask this question: “What role does exercise play in helping to avoid getting sick?” And this is the...
Editor’s note: This is the fifth in a five-part series on tips to get more fit in 2013. Today, here are do’s and don’ts when it comes to stretching. Stretching is one of the most best things people can do for themselves each day, but very...
Editor’s note: This is the fourth in a five-part series on tips to get more fit in 2013. Today, here are tips to Build a successful home gym. Many people who say they’ve tried to get on a regular workout program but can’t blame a lack...
Editor’s note: This is the third in a five-part series on tips to get more fit in 2013. Today, here are five tips to improve motivation. Gyms across the country are filled with extra people who are all excited about their New Year’s Resolutions to get...
Editor’s note: This is the second in a five-part series on tips to get more fit in 2013. Today, here are six must-have tools that will really work. Cave men and women stayed pretty lean without high-tech gadgets and fitness apparel, but this is 2013. We sit...
Editor’s note: This is the first in a five-part series on tips to get more fit in 2013. Today, here are seven tips to lose weight that will really work. When it comes to weight loss, if it sounds too good to be true it probably...