Condition Spotlight
What does it mean to be fit? Finding a discrete definition is somewhat difficult. According to the dictionary, fitness means: “the quality or state of being fit.” (The definition of “fit” is: “sound physically and mentally.”) If you find those words somewhat vague, you’re not alone.
And that’s sort of the point, according to exercise experts. Fitness doesn’t have to mean that you’re an ultra-marathoner or that you can perform one pull-up or one hundred. Fitness can mean different things for different people.
But one thing is certain there is a relationship between fitness and healthy!
Visit Sally Dick, a naturopath and physician in Windber, Pennsylvania, and you’re more likely to get a prescription for exercise than one for a pill. She’s among a maverick group of physicians who not only Read More
Exercise is essential to keep the body fit and healthy. There are also exercises used in physical therapy that aim to help patients strengthen their weakened muscles, loosen their stiffened joints, alleviate pain, and regain Read More
One of the things that you do not expect to happen when you move is get injured. However, there are many injuries that do occur based on improperly lifting, straining a muscle, or simply lifting Read More
Getting outside as a family is a great way to spend time together. But what can you do to have some outdoor fun while staying a safe distance from others during the COVID-19 pandemic? Think nature exploration! Read Read More
As athletes and exercise enthusiasts, we tend to put most of our energy and focus into what goes on in the gym. In reality, though, achieving our fitness goals has a lot to what we Read More
As promising as exercise goals are, very few are ever achieved. More often than not, people’s goals are way too challenging or unrealistic. They simply can’t accomplish them in the long run. But that doesn’t Read More
Research suggests that soaking in a hot tub for 60 minutes may provide similar post-activity cardiovascular benefits as 60 minutes of cycling. This news could help people who are not able to exercise due to Read More
For the last year, the pandemic has kept people indoors, less active and more anxious. Now that states have begun to reopen and spring weather has arrived, a great pent-up need for recreation and exercise Read More
For many people, the start of January means creating resolutions for the New Year. Often those goals are focused on losing weight, getting fit or adding more exercise to daily routines. Often these include adding Read More
Men and women aged over 50 can reap similar relative benefits from resistance training, a new study shows. While men are likely to gain more absolute muscle size, the gains relative to body size are Read More
Fitness is the condition of being physically fit and healthy and involves attributes that include, but are not limited to mental acuity, cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, and flexibility.
Every week seems to bring the latest health fad, the must-try diet, and the gizmo that promises to shed inches off your waistline. There’s no denying that leading a healthy lifestyle is beneficial for many reasons, but it can often be hard to ensure the plan or diet you’re following is one that truly has your best interests at heart.
Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. After all, physical activity can reduce your risk of chronic disease, improve your balance and coordination, help you lose weight, and even boost your self-esteem. And you can reap these benefits regardless of your age, sex or physical ability.
