Here is my super efficient workout system: Day 1- Resistance workout Day 2- Cardio- long slow distance Day 3- Cardio- Interval training Day 4- Resistance workout Day 5- Cardio- long slow distance Day 6- Cardio- Interval training Start all over again with day 1. Day 1 All body resistance workout – consisted of 90 percent […]
The cost of inactivity – muscles
It happens earlier in women than in men, but in both genders muscle starts to wither away if it’s not used. University of Maryland’s Ben Hurley and Coopers Institute’s Steven Blair point about muscle mass loss and inactivity: Muscle atrophy for people with average activity levels starts at age 40 for women and in the […]
Stop high blood pressure – before it starts
High blood pressure comes with a warning. It’s called pre-hypertension, and it’s easy to detect. All it takes is blood pressure cuff like the one at your local drug store, or your doctor’s office. You can even buy one to use at home. If your pressure reading has a top number that’s between 120-139, or […]
Tips for walkers
Fitness walking, which basically means walking regularly, is an excellent fitness routine. Here are some tips for walkers: Keep your shoulders down and your back straight Bend both elbows to 90-degree angles Pump your arms front to back as you walk. (This may sound obvious, but some people try to keep their arms still while […]
Walk before you run
If you are just starting to exercise, try walking first to ease into a routine. If you are overweight, or haven’t exercised for awhile, walking is an easy, small impact way to get fit. Running or walking a mile burns about 100 calories. Walking very slowly won’t make you super fit, but it’s a great […]
Will lifting weights make woman body look muscle-bound and masculine?
No! Women I train gain about 9 percent of muscle mass, enough to make an enormous difference in their strength. But they loose a corresponding amount of fat – and since muscle is denser than fat, they become trimmer. They don’t complain about looking unfeminine. On the contrary, they are delighted with their slimmer figures. […]
Strength training – more benefits
Beside building muscles and increasing strength, strength training has more benefits: Halts bone loss – and restores bone Each year after menopause, a woman typically loses 1 percent of her bone mass – even more during the first five post menopausal years. Over time, she may develop osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become so […]
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