As days get shorter and temperatures drop, many outdoor walkers and runners head indoors and hit the treadmill. For many, the transition means that exercise becomes less consistent. Without the incentive…
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A lunge works all of the major muscles in the lower body. This one basic exercise strengthens the glutes (butt), quadriceps (front of the thigh) hamstrings (back of the thigh)… No one aces a fitness test. It is not a pass/fail endeavor. A well designed fitness evaluation simply defines strengths and weaknesses so that it is easier to set and… Running enthusiasts struggle when injury keeps the mileage down, or worse, prevents running altogether. Sometimes injuries can’t be prevented, but often simple stretching exercises performed at the end of a… The best place to exercise is not always the gym. Great workouts can take place in the home, around the neighborhood and even at the local playground – with or… The ancient chinese martial art known as Tai chi chuan, or tai chi, has been studied and proven to relieve stress. This increasingly popular form of exercise has other health benefits… A well performed push-up is the most efficient way to strengthen all of the major muscle groups in the upper body. The push-up strengthens muscles in the chest (pectorals), back… Walking is an excellent form of exercise. Walking burns calories, strengthens muscles in the lower body, provides relief from stress and builds aerobic endurance. But walking for fitness should feel… Parenthood is often the end of a commitment to fitness. Even if you’ve managed to maintain a habit, there will be days when getting out of the house is simply… Walking is one of the most popular and accessible forms of exercise. Even so, sometimes walking gets a bad rap from fit athletic types because it is often considered a…
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