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81. Avoid Winter Weight Gain
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Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television or reading a good book by the fire are activities designed to foster mindless snacking, as we embrace our less active indoor lifestyles. ... Read More
Almost everything about winter encourages weight gain. Lower temperatures and shortened days signal us to move indoors and don our cold weather wardrobes. Bundling up in layers of clothing in order to keep warm also tempts us to abandon our healthy eating habits. Snuggling up in front of the television or reading a good book by the fire are activities designed to foster mindless snacking, as we embrace our less active indoor lifestyles. ... Read More
82. Why Exercise Variety Leads to Fitness Success
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by Shannon Beineke There's a lot to be said for mixing up your workout. Varying your exercise routine benefits the body as well as the mind. It prevents boredom, lack of motivation, and weight plateaus. Those who have diverse workout routines are also more likely to stay on track. Nobody want to work hard, only to get bored and exhausted in return. It goes without... Read More
by Shannon Beineke There's a lot to be said for mixing up your workout. Varying your exercise routine benefits the body as well as the mind. It prevents boredom, lack of motivation, and weight plateaus. Those who have diverse workout routines are also more likely to stay on track. Nobody want to work hard, only to get bored and exhausted in return. It goes without... Read More
83. Exercising With a Dog
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By Muscle Trainer Does this scenario sound familiar? It's 6:15am and you feel a tad nudge on your hand courtesy of a cold wet nose. You turn over, only to hold that nudge coupled with a whine and then a elevated pitched bark. Yes, it is time to walk the dog again, but the bright part is that pets are great for holding you... Read More
By Muscle Trainer Does this scenario sound familiar? It's 6:15am and you feel a tad nudge on your hand courtesy of a cold wet nose. You turn over, only to hold that nudge coupled with a whine and then a elevated pitched bark. Yes, it is time to walk the dog again, but the bright part is that pets are great for holding you... Read More
84. 7 Reasons To Fall For Hiking
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Hiking -- some define it as simply putting two feet down in rhythm, and so it is. It is walking extended in terms of time and glorified by specialized gear, which brings it in touch with a universe of diverse topics. 1. This is a diet sport. Putting those two feet down in front of each other for an hour on level terrain burns 400 calories. On elevated terrain, it burns 900. Figure in some of the rock or wood obstacles along certain paths... Read More
Hiking -- some define it as simply putting two feet down in rhythm, and so it is. It is walking extended in terms of time and glorified by specialized gear, which brings it in touch with a universe of diverse topics. 1. This is a diet sport. Putting those two feet down in front of each other for an hour on level terrain burns 400 calories. On elevated terrain, it burns 900. Figure in some of the rock or wood obstacles along certain paths... Read More
85. Prevent Overtraining: The Secrets
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You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It's important to give your body a break. {relatedarticles}If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won't grow. But the problems don't stop there. Your immune system weakens, making you more susceptible to illness. It also sets you up for injuries such as muscle... Read More
You can have too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to exercising. There are some inherent dangers of going overboard in your efforts. It's important to give your body a break. {relatedarticles}If you work out every day without a recovery period, the muscles won't grow. But the problems don't stop there. Your immune system weakens, making you more susceptible to illness. It also sets you up for injuries such as muscle... Read More
86. Are Your Efforts Good Enough?
[DIET&FITNESS]
Nobody's perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great...but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don't get in those recommended nine servings of fruits and vegetables or miss one of those recommended every-day workout sessions. But a better approach to wellness is that every little bit helps. So what if... Read More
Nobody's perfect, especially when it comes to taking care of your health. The bar for fitness, diet and general wellness is set pretty high, which is great...but unrealistic for many of us. We may throw in the towel completely if we don't get in those recommended nine servings of fruits and vegetables or miss one of those recommended every-day workout sessions. But a better approach to wellness is that every little bit helps. So what if... Read More
87. Autumn Workouts
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Fall is an invigorating time of year to work out. Many times you get that slogged feeling where you don't feel like working out due to the excessive summer heat. Feel refreshed and alive again as the heat and humidity of summer lift. Autumn is one of the best seasons to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather and colorful leaves. {relatedarticles} What workouts can you engage in during autumn? An easier answer to this... Read More
Fall is an invigorating time of year to work out. Many times you get that slogged feeling where you don't feel like working out due to the excessive summer heat. Feel refreshed and alive again as the heat and humidity of summer lift. Autumn is one of the best seasons to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather and colorful leaves. {relatedarticles} What workouts can you engage in during autumn? An easier answer to this... Read More
88. The Least You Can Do
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OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don't have workout fever, and that's OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what's the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise every day, including cardio and strength training, is best for cardiovascular health - some experts point to jogging at full speed for 3 miles as the perfect cardiovascular workout.... Read More
OK, so maybe you hate to exercise. Lots of people don't have workout fever, and that's OK. But you know that you should be more active, so what's the least amount of exercise you can do to reap the most health benefits? Data shows that a half hour of exercise every day, including cardio and strength training, is best for cardiovascular health - some experts point to jogging at full speed for 3 miles as the perfect cardiovascular workout.... Read More
89. Safety Tips for the Winter Workout Season
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by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you're planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run, jog, walk or ride a bike? Here are some safety tips to review... Read More
by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you're planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run, jog, walk or ride a bike? Here are some safety tips to review... Read More
90. Hiking: A Sport for the Times
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The time-honored virtues of hiking have never been more apparent than during these challenging economic and social times. This activity delivers a targeted stimulus to each department of life: Commerce. Hiking is affordable in that it can be practiced close to home, saving thousands of dollars on vacation airfare and motels. On the trail itself, the only hiking costs are footgear -- which, if... Read More
The time-honored virtues of hiking have never been more apparent than during these challenging economic and social times. This activity delivers a targeted stimulus to each department of life: Commerce. Hiking is affordable in that it can be practiced close to home, saving thousands of dollars on vacation airfare and motels. On the trail itself, the only hiking costs are footgear -- which, if... Read More
