Category: Fitness
How your smartphone can encourage active living
There’s no indication that we will go back to the days without smartphones, so why not use them to address promote physical activity?
Is walking enough?
To be effective for exercise, walking needs to be of at least moderate intensity. For many, this is a brisk walk.
How much do sedentary people need to move? Less than you think
Only about 20-40 minutes of physical activity a day seems to eliminate most health risks associated with sitting.
What should my heart rate be?
Although the “normal” range of heart rate is quite broad at 60-100, there’s increasing evidence having a heart rate at the lower end of the spectrum is better for you.
Workplace Wellness Programs Barely Move The Needle, Study Finds
Wellness programs failed to make a difference in health measures, such as improved blood sugar, blood pressure or how much employers spent on health care.
Running? Here’s what you need to know about shoes
Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, a good pair of shoes can protect your feet and keep you running.
Mid-life resting heart rate of 75 plus beats/minute linked to doubling in early death risk
Resting heart rate changes with age, with lower rates indicative of better cardiovascular fitness.
Skipping breakfast may help you lose weight – what hunter gatherers can teach us
Breakfast, we are told, is the most important meal of the day. But what if the benefits of breakfast are just another diet myth?
What should your maximum heart rate be during exercise?
Determining an optimal heart rate for exercise depends on your exercise goal, age, and current fitness level.
Four simple food choices that help you lose weight and stay healthy
These four foods are a good place to start for losing weight.