fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
5 Best Summer Workouts for a Summer Body
The heat of the summer season can feel a bit overwhelming depending on where you live. Instead of hiding from the sun, how about going outside and taking advantage of that heat to help you melt and burn even more fat. Plus, there are some activities you can't really do in the other seasons and so much beautiful scenery outdoors you can see while you are getting your body in shape. Your workouts do not have to be so monotonous, leaving you dreading the next day. By getting out in the sun to do the following five summer workouts, you will see great results and feel inspired to do them often.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Longevity
Maintaining Muscle Strength
You’ve spent countless hours at the gym crafting your version of a perfect body. So much sweat, time, and money have gone into creating the version of yourself that you want to see in the mirror. However, at a certain point, you might begin to think that you can take a day off or add an extra cheat day. After all, the muscles you’ve worked so hard to develop took a long time. How much could you actually lose by taking the occasional break?
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Three Low-Impact Exercises for Bad Knees
Knees can be a constant source of frustration, especially for people who want to exercise more. However, like anyone who has ever experienced knee pain can tell you, knee injuries almost always flare up when you try extreme cardio. This is particularly true of running, which can be hard on your knees. Knees are the most frequently injured joint in the body for both people who run and people who don’t. The problem is that when we think about getting our heart rate up, running is often the only thing that comes to mind. And because knee injuries can flare up and even worsen with this high-impact exercise, many people are disincentivized to give cardio a go. Nevertheless, there are solutions to this problem that can enable you to get in your dose of cardio without hurting your knees and leading to long-term joint damage. This article lists three exercises that you can start to incorporate into your workout regime today.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
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
Need a New Hobby? Try Swimming
Swimming offers several physical, mental, and social benefits, and can enhance your life in many ways. If you’re looking for a new hobby, incorporating this aquatic activity into your life can be the perfect addition. Here are some of the main reasons why swimming should be your next hobby.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Longevity
The 10 Best Exercise Bikes
If you've ever seen me in person, you'd realize that I'm NOT a huge fitness buff. I have chicken arms, a beer gut, and I think my mile time is somewhere around 15 minutes. While I've, admittedly, slacked off the past couple of years, that doesn't make me anti-exercise. In fact, it's quite the opposite—I'm looking to get back to my prime in a big way.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay Active When It Is Cold Outside
Staying active during cold months can be challenging. It is easy to get to the park or beach and go outside when it is hot, but being outdoors when it is rainy and cold isn’t fun at all. Cold and wet days can seem like an excuse to sideline your fitness routine and hibernate on a couch. However, as with any other weather season, there are ways to keep up with your active lifestyle during winter. Winter months can set you back or help you gain a few pounds for the rest of the year. The following are incredible tips to help you stay active during the cold and rainy months.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
My 90 Days to Fitness
I started gaining weight when I was five years old and was never able to lose all of it. Some other things have kept me from losing it, such as problems with my knees from the age of nine that made some exercises impossible for me to do, and also the fact that those knee problems have had me unable to do any exercise for six weeks every time they've gotten hurt. It's happened 12 times in total, which means that the weight I gained in those six weeks was even harder to lose because I knew that if I did certain things I would go back to square one in that wheelchair—and I'm stuck with that problem for all of my life.
By Mary-France Mimeault7 years ago in Longevity
