fitness
Achieving fitness success is not only about the number on the scale. Here are other metrics you can follow to determine how much benefit you’re getting from your exercise program.
Your body changes as you age, and it affects how functional you are. To stay your fittest and most functional, you’ll need a fitness program that addresses all of the changes that occur with aging. Here are 5 areas to focus on.
Vitamin D is a vitamin you need for bone health and a healthy immune system. However, there is some evidence that a low vitamin D level could affect certain aspects of fitness too. Can a low vitamin D level reduce endurance or muscle strength? Find out what science shows.
With so many terms relating to movement and physical fitness, three terms that many people confuse are the difference between exercise, physical activity, and fitness. In this article, you’ll learn what the differences are and how they apply to training.
We think of cardiovascular risk markers, like blood pressure, lipids, and blood sugar, as the main markers of how healthy we are and how likely we are to survive in the upcoming decades. Now, a new study shows that another marker is just as important, if not more, so. That marker is physical fitness!
Are you considering purchasing a fitness tracker? You’re in good company! Sales of fitness trackers continue to grow. But, are there downsides to strapping a fitness gadget on your arm and using it to monitor everything from your sleep to how many calories you burn? Find out the potential drawbacks to investing in a fitness tracker.
High blood sugar, abnormal, lipids, and elevated blood pressure are all risk factors for cardiovascular disease and earlier mortality. But, could your physical fitness level say more about your risk of dying than these factors? Find out what a new study shows and why being physically fit matters!
We know it’s important to be fit – but can fitness compensate for being obese? Find out what a new study shows.
What’s new in the fitness world for 2016? Every year the American College of Sports Medicine surveys participants to find the latest fitness trends. What’s likely to be popular in 2016?
It’s a commonly debated topic – is fitness or body weight more important for long-term health and well-being? Ask any two people, even the experts, and you’ll likely get different answers. But what does science show? Find out.
Surprisingly few people stick with exercise long enough to achieve their fitness goals. It’s far easier to want to get in better shape than it is to actually accomplish it. Why is this so? Here are five mistakes people make when setting fitness goals that ultimately causes them to fail.
Are you maximizing your fitness goals? When you have limited time to work out you need to do things right. Don’t let these six diet and fitness mistakes get in the way of changing your body.
