Regular physical activity is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and for preventing disease. That being said, it can be difficult to decide where to focus your exercise efforts.There are endless exercise options available today. Many people find themselves...
Research suggests that many people gain weight as they advance in age from young adulthood into middle age. Between ages 29 and 39, women typically gain about 7 pounds, and men put on an additional 15 pounds, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human...
Body Mass Index (BMI) provides an easy way to measure obesity, but more doctors are questioning its accuracy and usefulness. BMI is supposed to estimate the amount of body fat a person carries based on height and weight, and categorizes people based on what is...
Squats: Stand tall with your feet slightly wider than hip-width apart. Hinge at your hips to sit your butt back and down. Push through your heels to return to standing and complete 1 rep. Here’s how to do the perfect squat. Knee push-ups: Start in a plank position...
Eat Your Carbs at Night Want to be a size smaller by this time next month? Try eating the bulk of your carbs in the evening instead of the A.M. While many people assume that having carbs at night will lead to weight gain, research published in Obesity reveals that,...
Pre- Marathon Marathon running isn’t for everyone, there’s a reason why only less than 1% of the population does it. Preparing to run 26.2 miles takes 3-4 months of training, a significant time commitment that alters your schedule, workout regimen, sleeping and...
