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Exercise Myths

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Fitness Tips – 10 Exercise Myths Although some old fitness fictions, such as “no pain, no gain” and “spot reducing” are fading fast, plenty of popular exercise misconceptions still exist. Here are some of the most common myths as well as the not-so-common facts based on current exercise research. 1. You Will Burn More Fat [...]

Exercise! Important facts

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Working out should be a challenge, but it definitely should not be painful. If you find yourself running straight for the ice packs and aspirin after working out, you are probably doing something wrong. Before you convince yourself you have a wonderful excuse to quit, try evaluating your exercise program. First, determine if you are [...]

Morning Exercise

Friday, August 21st, 2009

The key is getting exercise whenever you can, whether it’s morning, afternoon, or evening, but by starting your morning with physical activity, you set the day’s pace. You get your exercise in before other distractions can intrude. When you exercise early in the morning, it jump starts your metabolism and keeps it elevated for hours, [...]

Exercise Importance

Friday, August 21st, 2009

What Are the Specific Benefits of Exercise? Longevity and Aging Exercise, even after age 50, can add healthy and active years to one’s life. Studies continue to show that it is never too late to start exercising and that even small improvements in physical fitness can significantly lower the risk of death. Simply walking regularly [...]