incidental exercise
You might believe that exercise and physical activity are synonymous, but this is not the case. Even though exercise is a type of physical activity, not all physical activity is exercise. Here’s how the two differ and whether both offer fitness benefits.
Making time for a daily workout is one of the best things you can do for your health. But it’s also important to counter the effects of too much sitting. You can do that with more “incidental” exercise. Here are ways to pack more incidental movement into every day.
The calories you burn during a structured workout help with weight control – but what about the calories you expend doing incidental exercise – the things you do every day? A new study suggests that these movements count towards staying a healthy body weight as well.
What can kids teach you about fitness and nutrition? A surprising amount. Young children are more in touch with their bodies and naturally enjoy movement. Discover 5 things kids can teach you about staying fit and healthy.
The French have a significantly lower rate of obesity compared to Western countries, despite the fact they eat a diet that’s relatively high in saturated fat. Why might this be – and what can we learn from them about maintaining a healthy body weight? Find out.
New research shows that so-called “incidental activity,” the calories you expend doing household tasks counts when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. It all adds up to your better health.
