fitness level
We all want to know where we stand from a physical fitness standpoint. There’s a simple test you can do at home that takes only a few minutes and it can give you a rough idea of your fitness level and how healthy your heart is. It’s called the heart rate recovery test. Find out why it’s important.
If you have a spouse or a significant other are you more likely to let your fitness level slip? Are there differences between men and women? Find out what research shows about being in a long-term relationship and how it impacts overall fitness.
We know it’s important to be fit – but can fitness compensate for being obese? Find out what a new study shows.
Are you seeing improvements in your fitness level or is your fitness routine on cruise control? Routine is good because it means you’re working out consistently, but you also have to shake up your routine to keep your body guessing. Shocking your body with a new cardio routine can further your fitness level and help you break through a weight loss plateau.
What is it that determines fitness success? When it down to it, you won’t get very far without intensity, focus and consistency. Find out why each is important and how to use them to get the results you’re looking for.
Most people equate ideal body weight with health and being overweight and obese with a greater risk for health problems – but what about overweight and obese people who are physically fit? Does being physically fit offset some of the risks of being overweight or obese? Find out what research shows about this issue.
