Physical Activity

The Wonders of Physical Activity

The alarm goes off each morning with precise regularity and instinctively a hand goes out to stop the shrill irritation.  Should I or should I not this morning – it is still so dark outside and I honestly still feel tired? Don’t

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NORDIC WALKING

  Have you see people walking with long strides using what looks like ski poles? You have probably watched someone exercising using the Nordic Walking technique, the exciting new sport that has taken Northern Europe by storm. This is a low impact,

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EXERCISE – THE BEST DRUG AROUND!

The British Medical Journal has published an enormous study, in which 339 000 health records were analyzed, and which found that exercise is every bit as effective as prescription drugs for treating heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Exercise worked just as well as

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Sitting for long periods is a health risk!

Recently published findings of scientifically proven studies have indicated that sitting for long periods of time, coupled with physical inactivity, is as important a risk factor as chronic disease for early mortality.  This risk is reduced in correlation with the amount of

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Lesser known benefits of exercise

Fitness and weight control are well-known major benefits of a rigorous exercise routine, but regular physical activity can also assist in reducing the risk of several diseases and health conditions. Keep in mind that exercise is but one of several good lifestyle

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Long walk to health

The human body was originally designed for walking long distances – ancient man walked 10 to 16 kilometers per day in search of food and survival. Modern man would think twice or thrice about driving 10 to 16 kilometers daily for food,

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

LESSER KNOWN BENEFITS OF EXERCISE Fitness and weight control are well-known major benefits of a rigorous exercise routine, but regular physical activity can also assist in reducing the risk of several diseases and health conditions. Keep in mind that exercise is but

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Interval Walking

Interval training is a form of exercise where the pace of the training is purposely speeded up and slowed down at regular intervals.  Burst of fast-paced walking can gradually be introduced to your walking routine. Walk as fast as you can at

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Staying Active with Joint Pain

It is important to keep joints moving, even if you’re dealing with pain from arthritis or a lingering injury. There are various joint-friendly options for physical activity: ·         short walks throughout the day, instead of a long walk. ·         water aerobics, or

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Health benefits of strength training

What is strength training? Regular physical activity is essential for good health and includes walking and other activities that get the heart rate up. The value of strength training as a key component of overall health and fitness is often overlooked, especially

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