Cool-down periods hold as great a significance as warm-ups, in fact both of them are an essential part of an exercise routine. Warming up aids the body in making a smooth transition from rest to activity, where as during a cool-down, the body cools. Muscle temperature decreases, perspiration rate goes down causing the skin to feel cool, heart rate goes down, and respiration … [Read more...]
Revamp your fitness routine
To keep on achieving results from your fitness routine, it's important to mix it up and keep the workouts interesting and productive. You can adapt some of these tricks indicated below for your own fitness routines, whatever your goals. Cross Training In cross training you engage in two or more types of exercises either in one workout or in successive workouts. For … [Read more...]
Resistance Band Workout for Travelers
A resistance band is a great travel workout aid because it's an effective resistance-training tool and yet it folds up into the tiniest of spaces. There are different brands and styles, but basically a resistance band looks like a giant rubber band (some have handles), and you stretch it to work your muscles. They are great for beginners, cheap and extremely portable. For … [Read more...]
Adding “Balance” Back to life
In this article I discuss balance on many different levels: in terms of literal balance, as in not falling down, as a balance of muscular structure between a strong side and a weak side of the body. "Balance." however, has a much deeper meaning in terms of its pertinence to your mental state and in your everyday life. Your job? A figurative definition of balance, refers to … [Read more...]
Amount of exercise- a key in cutting cholesterol
When it comes to lowering cholesterol, the amount of exercise a person logs is more important than the intensity, researchers report. If you're a woman aged 40-60, it's especially important that you begin to exercise right away to lower the risk of developing heart disease. Normal blood cholesterol level is less than or 200mg/dl, with 35mg/dl or higher level of HDL. Desirable … [Read more...]
