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“Eat your veggies” is either a blessing or curse depending on how you remember it. Our parents did their best to implore us to eat our vegetables because they are so good for us. However, according to the CDC, only 10% of Americans are eating the recommended amount of vegetables per week. The “eat your veggies” battle cry is not …
If you are an athlete or training for something specific, finding the optimal workout is essential. Only about 25% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise each week. To this particular group, any exercise is good exercise. The benefits of regular exercise are well known. It makes your heart stronger, helps manage your weight, keeps your muscles strong and …
Working out can put stress and strain on the body. There are things you can consistently do though to prevent any form of injuries. Often people get injured because they do not follow standard recommendations. Something easy to do is also something easy not to do. Some of the most common injuries are sprains, muscle strains, and tears such as …
What motivates you to work out? It is a fascinating question with a significant range of possible replies. No two people are alike and why people work out varies person to person. Some people want to lose weight for a wedding or a high school reunion. Some people want to train for competitions. Other people want to manage a health …
If you have been trying to lose weight or, at the very least, maintain your weight, how do you do this when you are staying home during a pandemic? In March of 2020, the start of the coronavirus pandemic, 9 out of 10 Americans stayed home. In July 2020 nearly 60% of American were still staying home. Nearly 60% of …
Prior to the spread of the coronavirus, gyms were bustling, and we had places to do our workouts. With gyms being closed in large parts of the country, most of us have had to migrate to home workouts and substituting other things to stay active. If you felt exercise guilt before the pandemic, what are you feeling now? Exercise guilt …
Sleep and exercise go hand in hand. Exercise helps you sleep better. Sleep gives you the deep, recuperative process your body needs to be strong and healthy. A consistent, challenging exercise routine promotes better sleep. Getting s solid 8 hours of sleep each night improves your quality of life. Adults can usually sleep somewhere between 6 and 10 hours a …
Some workout routines can be challenging, and you may find it difficult to find the exercises that work for you and that you like doing. Finding the most effective workout that gets you the results you desire can take more time than you desire. With the stay-at-home orders caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and limited access to gyms, it’s important …
Your immune system is your defense against harmful germs and infections. Building up and maintaining a healthy immune system is essential to good health. The immune system gets activated by things the body doesn’t recognize. These are called antigens. Bacteria, viruses and fungi are examples of antigens. The antigens attach to immune cells and the body learns what the antigen …
Gyms are a place where germs can be spread. The good news is there are actions everyone can take to make gyms a cleaner place. There’s no need to skip workouts. Afterall, working out has been shown to boost immunity to colds and flu. Here are a few guidelines to protecting yourself at the gym: If you are sick don’t …