Fitness

IntroductionWhat do the 5 Components of Physical Fitness Include? And why do you need to know?The answer is that knowledge is the first step to taking action to improve your health and fitness. As Plato is rumored to have said:"Human behavior flows from three main sources: desire, emotion, and … [Read more...] about What Are the 5 Components of Fitness ?

These 12 steps to better health are a framework for any person who wants to get more fit.Of course, there are many more strategies for better health and fitness.But, these simple steps to better health are a great start.They are based on the 12 steps to better health recommended by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition.1. Drink More … [Read more...] about 12 Steps to Better Health and Fitness

What are the Best Indoor Swimming Pools NYC Has to Offer? Where do I find indoor swimming pools in nyc , that is about all I thought about over 7 years ago. I started swimming at the Y, trying lose this weight. I saw some progress back in 2011, but not major, and still hovered in the 270 pound range despite swimming laps.Way to much weight for anyone to … [Read more...] about Indoor Swimming Pools NYC – Where to Swim in New York City?

How Powerful is Physical Activity? The benefits of physical activity are more than you can imagine. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health has issued official guidelines. The guidelines released are called: Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans in 2008.The main physical activity recommendations to improve your health are:Get 150 minutes per … [Read more...] about Top 10 Benefits of Physical Activity for Your Health & Fitness

Improve your cardiorespiratory endurance and reduce your risk of death. It's as simple as that. Heart disease is the number one killer of men in the US.For men over the age of 45 or women over 55, heart disease is the leading cause of death. However, those with higher levels of cardiorespiratory fitness have a lower risk of all-cause death and coronary … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Cardiorespiratory Endurance and Life

The Scourge of Type 2 Diabetes How can type 2 diabetes be reversed permanently ? Is it possible to put your type 2 diabetes into remission? This is a critical question that can change the quality of your life. About 30 million children and adults have diabetes in America. 95 % of that number is type 2 diabetes.If you have been diagnosed or are at risk … [Read more...] about Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed Permanently?

The Problem - You have wanted to get into better shape for a long time now. For many people, each year after the age of 25 means additional pounds, and they add up. According to health and fitness writer Eric Olsen, "The average American will gain about one pound of additional weight each year from age 25, or 35 additional pounds by the age of 60; because … [Read more...] about How to Start Getting in Shape – 5 Important Tips

Yuck It Up or Cardio Workouts to Get Results? What cardio workouts can you do that can shred fat in as little as 12 weeks?  If you want to take off some pounds before the New Year and wonder why you are not losing weight, despite doing cardio workouts every day or several times a week, it is time to take a closer look.Have you been doing … [Read more...] about 5 Cardio Workouts That Can Shred Fat in Just 12 Weeks

So you want to know how to lose belly fat in only 3 to 6 months? Then you are in the right place! I can hear you saying:  "My doctor/wife/husband/friends/grandma said I have to lose weight, but how? What do I do? I've tried a million diets! It should just be common sense, but how do I put this into action? How do I get started losing weight and getting … [Read more...] about How to Lose Weight Fast, Get Leaner and Stronger, And Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in Only 3 to 6 months.

 There are many people who are exercise-adverse. They do not like to exercise. And they object to having to do any exercise. They just want to focus on diet and weight loss. So, just why is exercise good for you? Why should a person carve out precious time to exercise? Before we answer that question, let's review how to start fitness for … [Read more...] about Why is Exercise Good for You?

Fat to Fit Man Training Plan Fat to Fit Man. Is it possible? If you are a fat man right now, do you think that you can become a fit man this year? Even worse, if you are a fat man over 45, 50 or even 60, the stakes are much higher than how you look in a suit. I am determined to find out. If you live in the USA, are a man and are over 20 years of age, … [Read more...] about Fat to Fit Man Training Plan for Men Over 50

Introduction to Health and Fitness The purpose of this introduction is to give you a brief view of health and fitness today.In addition, this intro will answer some common questions about health and fitness:What common terms describe health and fitness?Why exercise?What are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease?Understand the state … [Read more...] about Introduction to Health and Fitness

  What is Kinesiology? What is Kinesiology?ki·ne·si·ol·o·gykəˌnēsēˈäləjē,-zē-/noun noun: kinesiologythe study of the mechanics of body movements.Originlate 19th century: from Greek kinēsis ‘movement’ (from kinein ‘to move’) + -logy.((credit:google search))When you first begin to study … [Read more...] about What is Kinesiology ? Knowing Kinesiology Improves Training