It has been known since time immemorial that exercise is good for our bodies and our minds. Exercising especially when we’re young has all sorts of health benefits like: *Strengthening our bones *Clearing out bad…
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Burn calories by going for walks daily
By Shenrina Badri Need to burn calories? Have you tried going for a daily walk? … Do you need to lose weight but you’re struggling to get into an exercise routine? If you answer ‘yes’,…
Mandatory exercise at the office, Sweden’s latest craze
Workers spending their lunch break at the gym may be commonplace in most Western countries, but in Sweden some employers are pushing the idea even further, making on-the-job exercise compulsory. Every Friday, employees of fashion…
No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study
A few hours a week of light exercise — walking the dog, puttering about in the garden — lower the risk of death in older men, even if workouts are brief, researchers said Tuesday. Their…
Exercise may offset health risks of drinking: study
Heavy drinkers who exercise are less likely to die from alcohol-related diseases than those who don’t, a study suggested Thursday, although its authors were cautious about the implications of their data. Researchers used British population…
How much exercise will lower chronic disease risk?
The daily dose of activity needed to lower the risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease by at least 20 percent is several times the minimum recommended by the World Health Organization, researchers said Wednesday….
#TransformYourLife: The Ultimate Booty Builder exercises
I simply love fire hydrants! Here are 4 reasons why: They burn/hurt which means the gluteus maximus muscle group is activated and engaged! They require zero equipment and can be done in the comfort of…
#TransformYourLife: Losing weight post-pregnancy
After giving birth to your new baby, the first thing on your mind should be making sure that you tend to every single one of your baby’s needs. Beyond that however, once the initial period…
Global competition shows technology aids weight loss
A friendly international competition to encourage exercise using pedometers and online tools was successful in helping people lose weight and improve their fitness over the course of three months, researchers said Sunday. The results of…
#TransformYourLife: Quick tips for flatter abs
Looking to get flat abs?? If so, there are a few tips to remember. The most important thing to note is that flat abs are not just about doing hundreds of crunches. Don’t make the…