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!
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
You don’t need a celebrity trainer to stay in shape. This get-fit exercise plan is super easy to stick with (and guaranteed to give you quick results). The Expert: Katy Santiago, director of the Restorative Read More
As a highly trained athlete crosses the finish line of an elite endurance competition, there is a lot that can go on in the body from exhaustion and cramps to nausea. While these are very Read More
School is back in session for students around the country – and many kids, if attending school from home, are spending lots of time online and in front of screens. Mutt Mulligan (“Mo-Mo”), a rescue Read More
You don’t need a celebrity trainer to prove a fitness plan to help you stay in shape. Katy Santiago, director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, California, and creator of Gaiam’s restorative exercise DVD Read More
Much of the research on strength training has focused on bone health, physical function and quality of life in older adults. When it comes to reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, most people think of Read More
Dose it matter if we exercise in the morning or at night? Recent research has found that the effect of exercise may differ depending on the time of day it is performed. The research helps Read More
Elite athletes work hard to excel in sports, but they may also get a natural edge from the bacteria that inhabit their digestive tracts. Scientists have now tapped into the microbiome of exceptional runners and 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.
