Someone with a large amount of weight to lose will likely have to deal with a good number of physical issues. The emotional part can be just as tough deal with. People whose weight categorizes them as obese likely do not have very good cardiovascular stamina. That’s...
If you or someone close to you decides to try to lose a lot of weight, the emotional issue can be just as tough to deal with as the physical ones. Here are four tips to overcome the doubts and concerns that understandably will come with...
If you are serious about getting in shape and staying that way, there are some basic tips that can help just about anyone this summer. I call them my seven summer workout musts: 1. Exercise regularly - Work out at least 3-4 times a week. Don’t overdo...
The family that plays together, stays together - usually a lot longer. You’ll enjoy better health with regular activity and better family bonding as well. Teach your children a lifelong love for exercising and staying fit by starting when they’re young. Here are five tips for families to...
It’s never too early to get children started on a fit lifestyle. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids enjoy an hour of aerobic activity each day. In addition to physical activity, regular exercise can help children be happier, ward off stress, have better...
What should people ideally be eating ever day? The government has re-designed its recommended menu by doing away with the longtime food pyramid and replacing it with a new symbol designed to look like a plate. First Lady Michelle Obama introduced the new Food Plate June 2. The...
Once someone has made up their mind they want to look into purchasing a treadmill for their home it can get pretty confusing from there. Treadmills are on the market everywhere form a few hundred dollars in department stores to $5,000 or more. Everyone wants to...
Having a treadmill in your home offers much more than the convenience of working out any time you choose. The safety, comfort and privacy factors also make it an ideal investment. Any time you walk or run outside there’s the chance of the unexpected happening. Outside runners...
In colder climates, walking or running outdoors is often out of the question for several months each winter. It’s the opposite in warmer climates, when the summer heat can be just about unbearable. A great way to stay in shape during both weather extremes is to work...