Exercise is crucial to a healthy lifestyle for adults of all ages. After the age of 40, though, it's time to develop, if we haven't already, a proactive strategy for healthy aging. This should include both cardiovascular activity and strength training. But what does that look like, really? Before hitting the gym or heading outside, it's helpful to have a game plan for accomplishing health goals — and...
Finding the right type of exercise is about more than getting the maximum calories burned; you also want a workout that suits your personal needs. It seems like there are two options: cardio or weights. Rumor has it that we need cardio to lose weight but that building muscle is important in the long term for maintaining that weight loss and overall health. Well, maybe we don't have to choose. rowing...
How many times have you tried to lose weight and "failed?" Often we set unrealistic goals around how much and how long we will work out for. I have heard friends and family say they are going to the gym - every day - this week to work out. When life got in the way and they didn't make it one day, they basically gave up. "I don't have time was often their reason." - My philosophy is that being active...