sedentary lifestyle
People live a more sedentary lifestyle these days. As a result, fitness levels have declined over the years but this decline is in sharp contrast to the decline in fitness level that’s happened over thousands of years. How fit were our ancestors and what can we learn from them?
Is there a link between exercise and the risk for osteoarthritis? Can regular exercise help to prevent it? Find out what research shows about this issue and how to stay active and keep your joints healthy and pain-free.
Did you know that just 30 years ago only one in ten people were overweight? Not so today. Currently, health researchers estimate that two out of three people are either overweight or obese.
Can taking the stairs at work have an impact on your fitness level? Small things really do count when it comes to health and fitness. Find out how skipping the elevator can improve your aerobic capacity – and your health.
This article discusses how humans have lost strength and speed as they’ve become more sedentary. It also discusses the dangers of being inactive.
