According to the World Health Organization, health is “not only the absence of illness, but also a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being”1. One of the wonderful things about exercise is that it helps you to improve all of the components of health. Do you find yourself lacking in mental wellness? Are you …
Looking to blast calories? Get ready — it\’s going to be intense. \”It’s got to be high intensity, whatever the workout is, if you’re going to torch calories — not just burn them,” says Bret Emery, a behavioral psychologist and weight loss specialist based in Weston, Fla. \”Heart rate is key. That’s the speedometer of the body. If we …
Many of us have a friend or family member with high cholesterol or have been told by our own doctors that we have it ourselves. What does this mean, exactly? Cholesterol is a form of fat in our bloodstream that can very easily collect in our arteries when there is too much, resulting in clogging …
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It has been said that it takes just 21 days to make anything a habit, but with the struggle that most Americans go through of starting and sticking with an exercise program, you have to wonder if this saying applies to exercise. Most of us don’t have a hard time starting an exercise program; it …
Learn the truth about cellulite treatments! If you are a woman over 18 years old, then you have likely experienced some form of cellulite. Contrary to popular belief, being overweight is NOT requirement for developing cellulite. In fact, over 90% of women get cellulite at some point after the adolescent years and just like many …
Kim Farmer is a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist working in the Denver Metro area. She can be reached at 720-436-3899 or kfarmer@milehighfitness.com. Visit her website at at www.milehighfitness.com or her blog at www.milehighfitness.com/fitness matters.
Obesity has become a problem in the United States-especially in children. A good way to minimize this problem is to set 30 minutes a day to be physically active with your children and minimize their food portions. Be creative with their food! Add fruit on pancakes, hide spinach in enchiladas, or add water to their …
If you are looking to tone your muscles, or increase the size of your muscles (hypertrophy), be sure to include protein in your diet. Protein products are found in foods such as milk, cheese, nuts, meat, and tuna. Remember to avoid hydrogenated fat products, and avoid foods containing large amounts of refined sugar.
A well designed cycling workout program can enhance cardiovascular health. It is appropriate for all ages, and is an activity that can be done in- or outdoors. The key to a good cycling workout is to changing zone intensities to reach at least 75-80% of THR. Explore your capacities, and reach your greatest cycling levels.
To live a healthier lifestyle, modify your diet. By including different vegetables, especially leafy greens can bring many vitamins and antioxidants to your body. Adding more fiber is also recommended in a modified diet. Fiber is easily found in wheat products, nuts, almonds, pecans, and much more. A well balanced diet… can help improve many …
