fitness

Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.

Benefit Of Health In Table Tennis
Introduction "Table tennis isn't a sport or game, it's not even strenuous!" - Unfortunately, many people have this picture from table tennis. I think it's because you can play it without much practice. But this attitude is of course wrong. In this post I explain why table tennis is a sport and what health benefits the game brings with it.
By Sagar Chede5 years ago in Longevity
I Am Not a Runner. I Hate Running. I Do it Anyway.
If every day is the first day of the rest of your life then the first day of a new year shouldn’t be very significant. That’s what I told myself as I laced on my old running shoes. It was pure coincidence that I decided to go running on the first day of January. It was a spur of the moment decision and definitely not something that had been lurking in my subconscious. The extent of my denial was a vast and breathtaking landscape.
By Maria Shimizu Christensen5 years ago in Longevity
Is Cycling the Best Exercise for You?
Since bicycles first took their modern form in the early 20th century, cycling has been one of the world's most popular forms of cardiovascular exercise. Not only do many people enjoy cycling for the health benefits, they also love being able to explore their surroundings from the saddle which makes outdoor cycling on dedicated trails and pathways a very popular summertime activity in the UK for the entire family.
By Stefanie Mansell5 years ago in Longevity
No More Excuses
Why is it so hard to make changes? Do you find yourself trying to do better only to end up exactly where you were to begin with? That voice somewhere telling you can't, so why bother? It is like a cycle that never ends. You start. Go all in for the first couple of weeks and then BAM. It is hard. You are tired. You don’t wanna.
By Emma Merritt5 years ago in Longevity
Stop Following the Shiny Objects
I love a good Before and After story. What can be better than seeing someone change their life? I am a sucker for a book or a plan where someone says, "Look at me before...overweight, out of shape, bad hair, in debt, or...(add any bad thing here) BUT Look at me now! For just $27, I will tell you how I did it."
By Emma Merritt5 years ago in Longevity
3 Ways to Hack Your Fitness
Figuring out an exercise routine can be stressful. Trying to find the time to fit everything in can be even more stressful. There is so much information out there, and it causes more confusion than it fixes. There have been times when
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
These Are the 7 Reasons You Should Exercise in the Morning
Morning rituals are huge right now. I couldn’t tell you how many morning ritual articles and books I have read lately, from the morning routine of the Queen to the morning routines of the most successful people on the planet. In fact, I even wrote one myself. And one of the most common components of these rituals is exercise.
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
The Key to Building Muscle and Losing Fat at the Same Time
Just one year ago, I was lean, muscular, and strong. My body fat percentage was about 10%, and I looked really healthy. Recently, I haven’t been satisfied with my appearance nor my performance in the gym. As far as I could tell, nothing had changed in the past year. Until I realized: sprints! I wasn’t sprinting anywhere near as much as I used to.
By Ashley Richmond5 years ago in Longevity
Survey shows overall habits, stressors of wearing a fitness tracker
Watches and bracelets aren’t the only accessories people are wearing on their wrists these days. Whether it’s to make a statement or achieve a goal, fitness trackers have become a common staple for many to put on each day.
By Pam Jannes5 years ago in Longevity
Semantic Fitness
Health & Fitness Tips Improve Your Health The health and fitness world is full of myths and misconceptions. We’re constantly bombarded with ads and articles about new diets, workout plans, and conflicting studies about what we should and shouldn’t do.
By Mourou Nice5 years ago in Longevity
Strange Guide To The Health Implications Of Obesity And Poor Lifestyle
Obesity may be understood in terms of an accumulation of bodily fat often exceeding up to 20 percent of what is regarded as a normal weight.
By Richie Micheal5 years ago in Longevity
Weightlifting: Nutrition Before, During and After Competitions
The main feature of the weightlifter's nutrition is the increased calorie content due to proteins and carbohydrates. Fat in the diet should be slightly higher than that of the average person. There are significantly more proteins and carbohydrates: about 250 g and 800 g, respectively. But these are general figures. Nutrition depends on the age, gender, goals in the preparatory period. It differs during and after competitions. Further in the article, we will touch on the general aspects of the weightlifter's nutrition.
By Shan Ge5 years ago in Longevity