The great outdoors beckons with warm weather and longer days. Make the most of the season by turning your tired indoor fitness routine into creative outdoor workouts wherever you live or vacation. WebMD has assembled some workout tips from exercise physiologists. What are you waiting for? (Photo: David Hudson, Creative Commons)
Get healthier – that’s one of the most common New Year resolutions, and sadly, it often goes unfulfilled come the following Dec. 31. Make stewardship of your physical health should a priority this year. This article from WebMD offers commonsense tips. (Photo: Dr. Abdulla Nasar, Creative Commons)
A lot of us know the cruel heartache of “yo-yo” dieting, with our weight going up and down constantly. And our culture encourages this by, on the one hand, pushing us to eat junk food and, on the other, lifting up an unrealistic ideal of thinness and beauty. A better way is to focus on […]
Did you know that moving throughout the day is just as important as a regular exercise regimen? Research shows that by moving regularly, you can improve your cardiovascular health, lower blood pressure, improve metabolism, as well as lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. You can also reduce the risk of diabetes and certain cancers.That’s right, folks! It’s time to […]
The body of evidence is growing that as a group pastors are growing more unhealthy due to the stress, time constraints, eating habits and other on-the-job realities. But churches are responding by offering their pastors education, assistance and incentives to be healthier, says this report from LancasterOnline. (Photo © Sebastian Duda – Fotolia.com)
On Tuesday I worked out at the gym, spending a little over an hour to stretch, complete an abdominal circuit, lift weights, and then do 30 minutes of hard cardio. Working out has been my twice-a-week routine for 13 years now. But this time was different. It was free! (Photo © Warren Goldswain – Fotolia)
How would you like to live longer, have more energy and be free of many chronic and painful diseases? Medical experts have discovered the secret, and its available everywhere — and without a prescription! Moreover, it’s extremely affordable! What is the secret? (Photo © Sebastian Duda – Fotolia.com)
HBO is taking a hard look at the growing epidemic of obesity in a four-part documentary. It shows how two thirds of Americans are overweight, and half of them are obese — bringing with it catastrophic costs. We must do a better job being stewards of health. The good news is HBO is making this available to everybody to watch by online streaming! (Photo © saje – Fotolia.com)
‘IT’S PERSONAL’ Blog Catching her breath at the treadmill next to me, the woman in the pink tee shirt asked how long before she would see “results.” It was her first workout, she explained, and she was excited. Like a lot of people who come to the fitness room at the local YWCA, she was […]
