Photo: Kucher Serhii (Shutterstock) Physical activity is important for health, and you’re probably sick of hearing that we should all be doing it at least 150 minutes per week of “moderate” exercise like walking, or 75 minutes of “vigorous” exercise like running. But there are more ways to stay active than these, and you may … Read more
your body physical aptitude It’s extremely crucial to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, as one study found that those who set aside time to exercise every day are happier and more successful than those who don’t. The survey found that 75% of the 2,000 respondents who exercised at least once a week were happier … Read more
Christine Bryant Times Correspondent Good exercise for women’s brains In addition to the benefits exercise offers, a new study shows that it can increase mental processing speed and memory reserve. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego found that women in particular can benefit from a boost of exercise, such as a brisk walk … Read more
NEW YORK — There’s rarely enough time in the day to accomplish everything we set out to do, and exercise is often sacrificed when time is short. Federal guidelines in the United States recommend including two and a half hours of moderate physical activity in our lives each week, and making time for muscle-strengthening exercises. … Read more
Muscle soreness after a hard workout is your body’s natural reaction to exercise. In fact, “a little bit of swelling is part of the body’s way of signaling to rebuild itself,” he said. Aimee Laytonassistant professor of applied physiology at Columbia University and a member of the Peloton Health and Wellness Advisory Council. But the … Read more
Whether you practice yoga in a structured class or at home, you’ll likely find a yoga mat helpful. In addition to the comfort aspect of having a cushion for your knees and feet, the mat also acts as a hygienic barrier if you are doing yoga in a public area. “If you take yoga classes … Read more
Do’s and Don’ts For Gym: Recently, famous comedian Raju Srivastava suffered a heart attack while exercising at the trade mill and since then his condition remained critical. Even before this, it has happened many times when people have had chest pain, shortness of breath or heart attack while running on the treadmill. If you want … Read more
From bands to body weights to boxing, there are practically endless ways to work out your arms. But if you’re looking to build muscle and definition, the best path forward is to incorporate arm workouts with weights into your fitness routine. Unfortunately, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of arm exercises out … Read more