Keeping fit is beneficial at any age, but exercising over 50 is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle as you grow older. Here are just some of the benefits of working up a sweat: It keeps your mind sharp. Regular exercise over the age of 50 improves cognitive function, including memory. It improves your mental health. Far from just having physical benefits, taking the … [Read more...]
How to Lose Weight Fast
If your doctor has recommended that you lose weight, there are some tips that can help you do so in a safe manner. It is generally recommended that people aiming to lose weight do so at a rate of 1-2 pounds per week for the best long-term results. This is why many people find it difficult to stick to a healthier eating plan--plans which often make them feel hungry or unsatisfied, or which cut … [Read more...]
High Fiber Diet + 22 Foods You Should Eat
What is Dietary Fiber? All fiber comes from plants, bushes, vines, or trees. There are many different types of fiber but the three that are most important to the health of the body are: Insoluble Fiber This fiber does not dissolve in water, but it does promote regularity in bowel activity. It does this by bulking up movements and stimulating the colon. Sources of insoluble fiber are: … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Upper Body Dumbbell Workout
Strengthening your upper body doesn't require a lot of equipment. You can train all upper-body muscles using a bench and some dumbbells. You can maximize the benefits of your upper-body dumbbell workouts by doing the exercises properly, using the appropriate amount of weight, and doing the recommended number of sets and reps. Doing a circuit of upper-body exercises with dumbbells will … [Read more...]
Is Walking Good For Lower Back Pain?
Back pain is something that a lot of people suffer from, and it can have a big impact on their lives. It can be expensive to treat, but there are some things that you can do to help ease the pain. Walking is a good option for people with back pain, and it doesn't cost anything. It might not cure the pain completely, but it can help. Is walking good for lower back pain? In a recent smaller … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Drinking Water for Skin
We are often told that drinking a lot of water is the key to having youthful, plump, and clear skin, but is this actually true? Most celebrities we interview maintain that drinking water is their "skincare secret" (for example, Kendall and J.Lo). While we would like to think we're drinking enough water every day, we wonder if this is actually contributing to better skin health, or if it's just a … [Read more...]
Weight Training for Weight Loss
However, even if you're doing everything right, you might not be seeing the results you want. The most common reason people start to lift weights is to lose weight. However, even if a person is doing everything right, such as exercising regularly, eating well, and getting enough sleep, they may not see the results they want. Albeit this article discusses the advantages of including muscle … [Read more...]
Healthy Meal Plans For Weight Loss – Tips, Recipes, and More
A person should plan their meals according to their requirements. They should consider: how much weight they need to lose their activity levels any dietary requirements for health conditions any personal, cultural, or religious dietary requirements how much available time they have for food preparation and shopping their level of cooking expertise and the … [Read more...]
Walking For Weight Loss – 25 Tips To Burn More Calories
The past few years have seen a rise in popularity for activities like walking and staying active. This is likely due in part to corporate walking challenges and the fact that hitting a certain number of steps for the day has become trendy. The US Department of Health and Human Services advises that even light physical activity is better than none, and they urge adults to move more and sit less … [Read more...]
Gym Rat No More: Ways to Build Muscle Without Lifting Weights
The advice to "lift heavy" is becoming more common nowadays. You don't need to lift weights to build strength and sculpt your body. Getting a workout with just your body weight is enough for many people. We have compiled a list of 12 exercises that will help you burn calories without the use of weights. To see success in strength, practice your routine two to three times a week. Each … [Read more...]