Did you know that exercise is one of the healthiest things you could do for your body? It keeps your heart healthy, bones and muscles strong, and improves your mental health. Pat yourself on the back for wanting to take care of your health! But starting an exercise plan can be frustrating. If you’re busy…
Are you the outdoorsy type? Do you like to have fun in the sun? Leave it up to Mother Nature to take care of your health! Whether you exercise inside or outside, you’re still helping your heart and immune system. But if you take it outdoors, you might get even more benefits. For example, the…
The sedentary lifestyle has become a staple of American life. Consequently, this plays a role in the current obesity epidemic. But you don’t have to be a gym rat to be healthy. There are a lot of creative and fun ways to get your daily physical activity. Plus, each workout doesn’t need to last an…
Resistance bands are the unsung hero of the gym. They’re frowned upon while heavyweights are seen as a symbol of strength in its gleaming light. Yes, resistance bands are often used for rehabilitation in physical therapy. It’s because of its association with physical therapy that gives it a bad rap. All in all, that doesn’t…
Did you know that in 2008, some research found that 16.8% of New Zealand adults regularly dance? Dancing is commonly thought of as inferior compared to traditional exercise. Yet that couldn’t be any further from the truth. That’s because dancing is exercise! In fact, with some styles of dancing, you can expect to be out…
Did you know that only one in three children exercise every day? The main problem is that most people can’t stick to a workout program. The reasons can be that they don’t enjoy exercising as a whole, or they spend too much time exercising. In this situation, you should try exercises that you find fun,…