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How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals
Goals are important to have We make goals to help us make it through our schooling, we have goals in work, and we have goals for our fitness levels. They help us to have something that we’re reaching for--something that motivates us to change the way that we live. Some of the hardest goals for people to hit are fitness goals. This is because we set them too high, or we have unrealistic expectations going into achieving the goal. This creates a spiral downward because we set ourselves up to fail over and over again. To break the habit of failing your fitness goals, what you need to do in order to set a goal that you’ll succeed at.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Longevity
Can You Use Cardio to Enhance Weightlifting Workouts Without Unwanted Catabolic Burn?
Becoming strong through weightlifting is an important goal for young men. In order to develop their muscles, they will focus almost exclusively on lighting weight and bodybuilding select muscle groups until they pop. The toned and sculpted look is very popular for young men who want to look as tough as they feel. What is true for young men is also true in the universal sense for anyone set on developing muscle and adding weight instead of losing it. Because muscle cells weigh four times more than fat cells of equal size, getting ripped won't be a trip down the scales. Of course, when it comes to lifting, it all boils down to testosterone levels and raw power more than muscle mass for a certain set of lifters.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
Using Natural Health Solutions Sensibly
Our health is incredibly important, and we have lots of ways to care for it. You probably already know that you should be exercising routinely, eating right, and heading to the doctor regularly. But what about supplements, “natural” health products, and other over-the-counter options? Are they great healthy products, or just hippie nonsense?
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
Supplements to Improve Your Overall Health and Wellness
How many times do you have to hit your alarm clock before actually rolling out of bed in the morning? While the lucky few start the day feeling energized and focused, many think about sleep from the moment they wake up. Rather than rely on energy drinks and constant caffeination to drag you through the day, you can combine healthy supplements into your regimen, in order to become one of the lucky people who aren’t constantly crashing. Let’s find out what are the best supplements you can take for overall health and wellness!
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
What You Put into Your Body Matters
Exercise can help keep you thin. But when it comes to whole-body health, you still are what you eat, drink, smoke, and invest in any other way. Here’s what you need to know about eating right, using supplements and natural health solutions like CBD, and steering clear of the drugs that can poison your body and mind.
By Casey Chesterfield7 years ago in Longevity
Dissecting the Antivaxxer
I was almost one of them. I was young and impressionable, in the age of instant information. As a young American with no family, I was poor and desperate, bitter about the health industry, and too poor to get treatment when I needed it. My saving grace was my interest in science and strong reading comprehension.
By Patrick Tuttle7 years ago in Longevity
Better Influence Through Healthier Choices
As a person mindful of their own health, you might be interested in promoting similar lifestyles for those around you. Family, friends, and coworkers could also benefit from an increase in activity and healthy choices, and you want to help do so. You can promote such a lifestyle by setting an example at home and work. By doing so, you will affect those around you who are interested in leading healthier lifestyles. Here are some helpful tips as to how you can promote health and wellness with your family and coworkers.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Aging in Style—5 Considerations
Old age is something that will happen to us all – if we’re lucky. There’s nothing sad or bizarre about this kind of thinking. After all, old age is beautiful as it literally represents a life lived. However, even though you may still be far from old age, it’s important to prepare yourself for the time when you won’t be as young anymore. This doesn’t mean that you have to stress or worry, but simply deal with certain issues, develop healthy habits and mindset and/or inform people close to you about your wishes in general.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Longevity
