It is essential to perceive that exercise is a stress, which, as with all forms of stress, is good, simply so long as we are not exposed to excessively of it, for too long. We require periods of stress, in this case exercise, punctuated with periods of rest. And, in this case ‘rest’ includes good … Read more
At the age of 50, you must find these 50 amazing health benefits of exercise and physical activity that will help to reinforce your need and desire to get fit. Each and every one of these benefits will improve the quality of your life. Health Benefits of Exercise and Physical Activity Mental Health Improves cognitive … Read more
There are loads of ways to boost your metabolism but few are better than maintaining a regular exercise routine. Those who exercise regularly tend to have a faster metabolism because their body needs more energy on a daily basis. After a few weeks of maintaining an exercise routine, most people find they naturally burn more … Read more
Strength training is exercise that uses resistance to strengthen and condition the musculoskeletal system, enhancing muscle tone and endurance. “Strength training” is commonly used as a general term synonymous with other common terms: “weightlifting” and “resistance training.” Physiologically, the benefits of regular strength training include an increase in muscle size and tone, increased muscular strength, … Read more
How stress impacts your life with un-healthy diet with no schedule and no physical activity. I learned this when I was working on an International Project 15 years before. I had to meet deadlines almost every month for some or the other part of the project. And, I started having my blood pressure high. One … Read more
Exercising to improve our cardiovascular strength may protect us from cognitive impairment as we age. This is revealed in a new study by researchers at the University of Montreal and its affiliated Institut universitaire de gératrie de Montréal Research Centre. Our body’s arteries stiffen with age, and the vessel hardening is believed to begin in … Read more
We may have to exercise more to achieve a better level of fitness and reduce risk of diabetes. Researchers at the University of Glasgow have found that lower fitness levels in middle-aged men of South Asian origin (from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) are contributing to higher blood sugar levels and increased diabetes risk compared with white … Read more
Today, we are celebrating 68th Independence Day in India. Yes, this is the day to commemorate its independence from ‘British rule’ and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. Our Prime Minister Mr. Narender Modi Ji, in his speech to the nation, highlighted that India is having maximum number of young people in the … Read more
Researchers in Sweden have found an association between a person’s fitness as a teenager and their risk of heart attack in later life. In a study of nearly 750,000 men, they found that the more aerobically fit men were in late adolescence, the less likely they were to have a heart attack 30 or 40 … Read more
Elderly men with high blood pressure can lower their risk of death with even moderate levels of fitness, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension. “This level of fitness is achievable by most elderly individuals engaging in a brisk walk of 20 to 40 minutes, most days of the week,” said … Read more