Tips for Buying a Home Treadmill

What's the most popular cardiovascular workout? According to research conducted by American Sports Data, Inc., it's treadmill exercise, with more than 37 million participants in 1999. That's up a whopping 743 percent from 1987.No wonder so many people have taken to exercising on treadmills - it's an excellent way to lose weight and get in great cardiovascular shape. If you're in the market for a home treadmill, you've got a wide variety of products available from which to choose. It's very important, however, to find a treadmill that will meet your needs and help you achieve your goals, so be sure ask the following before going shopping:How much money do you want to spend? The old saying, "You get what you pay for," directly applies to home...

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Fitness tips for people already on the move

Being on your feet all day has its pros and cons. Muscles get a workout, joints and tendons stay limber through use, and, of course, there's the calorie burn. But it also can lead to sore legs, wear and tear on the back's discs, and poor posture from hunching forward when fatigued.Even those folks achieving their 10,000 steps a day -- doctors, nurses, waitresses, construction workers, hairstylists -- still need maintenance. Repeating movement patterns every day (carrying trays, cutting hair) means that underutilized muscle groups grow weak.And don't think all that movement means you don't have to get your heart rate up. The body gets used to the same movements and amount of activity, expending less and less energy to get the job done. Doing more, and different, cardiovascular exercise can...

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Resveratrol Has Promising Heart-Healthy Benefits

Resveratrol has been featured on a number media outlets including 60 Minutes, Oprah, and the Discover Channel. Resveratrol Select has taken that one step further by combining the cell protective benefits of Resveratrol with our own proprietary blend to help you Enhance Cell Function, Boost Energy Leves, Lose Weight, Burn Fat and Increase your metabolism. Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?Red wine and something in red wine called resveratrol might be heart healthy. Find out the facts, and hype, regarding red wine and its impact on your heart. Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of...

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Jumping Rope to Good Health

Exercise is the vital essence of human body. It can be in any form, may be swimming, rowing, aerobics, to give you better and all round body development. When we talk about 'EXERCISES', instantly our mind strikes of 'muscular movement', which helps in improving blood circulation, and helps to strengthen the heart and skeleton. This movement of heart and circulation system, involving oxygen intake and outdone is known as 'CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM'. Such kind of cardiovascular (cv) activity is 'jumping through a skipping rope'.Jumping rope is an intense and effective aerobic activity. Skipping can actually tone the muscles of the upper body (especially the deltoids and to a lesser degree the chest and upper back) as well as the lower body (especially...

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30 Healthy Snacking

Great snacks with less than 200 caloriesCraving salty?5 olives (any kind) (45 calories)1 small Martin's pretzel (50 calories)2 oz Applegate Honey and Maple Turkey Breast wrapped around 2 bread-and-butter pickles (80 calories)1/4 cup hummus, 3 carrot sticks (80 calories)1 Laughing Cow Light Swiss Original wedge, 3 pieces Kavli Crispy Thin (85 calories)One 1-oz package tuna jerky (90 calories)1 oz buffalo mozzarella, 1/2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes (94 calories)1 bag Baked! Cheetos 100 Calorie Mini Bites (100 calories)15 Eden's Nori Maki Crackers rice crackers (110 calories)1 cup unshelled edamame (soy bean) (120 calories)50 Eden's Vegetable Chips (130 calories)One 1-oz package of Planters NUT-trition almonds (130 calories)1/4 cup Trader Joe's...

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How much to exercise for Healthy Weight Loss

To answer this we first need to ask another "what is your goal?", or more specifically, "how much weight do you want to lose and by when?" Once we have the answer to the second question, we can simply calculate how much exercise is needed based on an understanding of how much energy different exercises burn per minute. Here's an example of how we do this assuming that our goal is to lose 10 kilos in 20 weeks, or ½ a kilo per week: The amount of exercise needed to lose ½ kilo of body fat per week.It has been estimated that ½ kilo (1 pound) of body fat equals around 16,000 kilojoules (or around 4,000 calories). So to lose ½ kilogram of body fat each week through exercise, we need to burn off approximately 2,500 kilojoules (600 calories) extra...

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Exercise Smart in the Heat

When Mother Nature turns up the heat and humidity, it doesn't mean you have to cancel your outdoor exercise, but you should take precautions. If you don't play it safe, you could suffer from fatigue and heat illness. Before exercising outside, check out the predicted temperature and humidity levels for the day. Time of day can help you beat the heat and humidity. Avoid exercising between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. when the sun's rays are the hottest. Although air temperature is very important, the day's humidity levels also are critical. When our bodies begin to heat up, they produce sweat to cool down. But it is only when sweat evaporates that heat is actually lost. So on humid days, you can be dripping with sweat, but because it is not evaporating...

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13 Healthy Habits to Improve Your Life

Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.There are 13 ways to boost your chances of living a happy, healthy life. More can be added to this list, but, for simplicity's sake, we'll stick with this typically unlucky number. Instead of bringing misfortune, however, the 13 habits promise a life of vigor and vivacity. There are, of course, no guarantees, but many of the practices mentioned here have been published in scientific journals. Disregard them, and you may well be taking a big gamble with your mental and emotional well-being.Healthy Habit No. 1: Eat Breakfast Every MorningBreakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol....

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4 Healthy Habits That Cut Disease Risk

Study Shows People Who Follow 4 Habits Sharply Reduce Risk of Serious Disease.Don't smoke. Get off the sofa and take a walk. Stay away from the junk food. Watch your waistline. You may have heard the advice before. But did you know that if you follow all four of these healthy habits together, you could decrease your chances of developing some of the most common and deadly chronic diseases by nearly 80%?Researchers reporting in this month's Archives of Internal Medicine analyzed the health, lifestyles, and diet of 23,513 German adults 35 to 65 years old, starting in the mid-1990s. The study showed that those who had more healthy habits were much less likely to get diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.The analysis included a detailed look at each person's body weight and height,...

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Promoting Healthier Body Image

Body Image is defined as the mental representation of your physical self at any given point in time. Body image refers to how you see yourself, how you feel others perceive you, and what you believe about your physical appearance. Body image is influenced more by self-esteem than by how physically attractive you are to others. It is how YOU feel about and in your body.According to recent survey, about 60%-70% of women are dissatisfied with their weight, and 50%-60% are dissatisfied with overall appearance. The ultra-thin standards of the fashion and magazine industry influence girls and women, in terms of their body image and vulnerability to developing eating disorders. Today's generation is "growing up in the culture of dangerously skinny."Essentials...

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How to Choose a Health Club

Are you thinking of joining a health club? How many times have you skipped a workout because the gym is too far away or will be too crowded when you get there? If you’re like a lot of people, the answer is “too many.” Why give yourself an out? Cut the excuses by doing your homework and choosing a club that’s right for you. It’s no secret that picking a quality club is key to sticking with your program. But choosing a health club can rank high on the confusion meter. Sign-up specials scream in all forms of media, and it seems there’s a new club on every corner. Before you jump on the latest two-for-one membership deal, take the time to consider these helpful tips:Location—For your fitness routine to be successful, exercise has to be convenient....

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Stealth Signals That Your Health is At-Risk

We all know the basic messages our body sends us: A grumbling stomach means we need a meal. Chills and a fever could be a harbinger of the flu. Red, burning skin scolds us for skipping sunscreen. And a pounding headache after a big night out is a reminder that we're not in college anymore--and require a little more hydration. But there are other more stealth signals that, while less commonly chatted about, still deserve your attention. Check out the following clues (start with your hands!) and read what they could indicate. Then take charge of your health to ensure you continue living your long, vibrant life. Nails that turn white when you press on themFrench manicures aside, all nails pale a bit when you apply pressure. But if yours stay white for up to a minute, you may be anemic and low...

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8 Power Foods to Protect Your Health

Here's some food for thought: You can eat your way to better health. Sure, if you fill your plate with fruit, veggies, whole grains and lean protein, you'll slim down. But certain menu options pack more nutritional punch than others and some have downright super powers when it comes to staving off cancer and other diseases. Help yourself to a few of my favorite health-boosting bites and learn why choosing these can help you live a longer, stronger, happier life.POWER FOOD: CherriesWay more than just pie filler, cherries are the piece de resistance of the fruit world. They have more flavonoids, aka powerful antioxidants, than almost any other food analyzed by the USDA. Cherries, both sweet and tart, are particularly rich in anthocyanins, micronutrients that may jump-start the immune system...

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8 Ways to Help Your Health Naturally

I've always been a little squeamish about taking medicine. Blame my dislike of forced medicine as a kid, but if there's a way to treat an ailment without drugs, sign me up. I usually opt for an ice pack to treat postworkout soreness instead of a painkiller, and I try to get all my vitamins and nutrients from whole fresh foods (fruits, veggies, nuts and lean meats) rather than popping a pill. Maybe that's why I love these all-natural ways to help your health. Salud!Soothe sinus troubleIf you're congested, headachy or feverish, it could be the start of a sinus infection. Boil a few white onions. Breathing in the stinky steam with your head under a towel for several minutes can help open stuffed-up nasal passages, plus onions have proven antiviral properties.Strengthen your heartA handful of...

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