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!
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
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
If you’re a smoker, you probably noticed that your workouts are shorter, less intense, and aren’t yielding the type of results you want. The harder you push, the less you can catch your breath, and Read More
As fathers, we all want special unbreakable bonds with our spouse and our children. Think of classic TV fathers like Ward Cleaver and Howard Cunningham for a bit of guidance on how to accomplish this. Read More
As you come to care for the senior members of your family, helping them to stay fit and healthy doesn’t mean they have to lose their independence! In fact, helping your loved one maintain their Read More
Bodybuilders, weightlifting professionals, and athletes need to engage in challenging training sessions, indulge in diets fraught with wholesome, real foods, and hope for the optimum for visible results. Frequently, they seek assistance through the use Read More
Stretching before exercise is incredibly common. Why? Because research shows that stretching prior to exercise, including weight lifting, helps boost circulation, strengthens muscle tone, and improves elasticity of the muscle. Many experts recommend stretching both Read More
One of the most popular nutritional supplements has to be protein powder. This invaluable nutrient will not only help you build and tone muscle and repair tissue in your body, but it is also responsible Read More
With our hectic schedules, and trying to maintain a work-life balance, we sometimes ignore out the critical time that is required for our workout, be it walking, cardio or a high-intensity fitness regime, we should Read More
Are you feeling sluggish, bloated, or chronically tired? It’s probably high time to detox your body and free it of bad things that are weighing you down. The liver is at the center of the 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.
