By Kieran on July 9, 2009
So you think that weight lifting is not for you, especially now that you are trying to lose weight? That could be no farther from the truth. There has forever existed the unwarranted myth that women who weight train will get too bulky, masculine, and look unfeminine. The truth is that most women do not [...]
Posted in Strength Training | Tagged cardiovascular, exercise program, fitness program, lose weight, Strength Training, weight lifting, Weight Loss |
By Kieran on June 4, 2009
(ARA) – Supplements are a part of many people’s daily lives. They contribute to our health, but also leave us with a lot of questions. Which supplements are best? What do they actually do? What are the most affordable options? “Supplements are a smart addition to a healthy lifestyle,” says Dr. Luke Bucci, a certified [...]
Posted in Vitamins & Supplements | Tagged acidophilus, antioxidants, cardiovascular, digestive systems, Fish Oil, immune system, multivitamin, omega 3 fatty acids, probiotic supplement, vitamins and minerals |
By Kieran on May 17, 2009
(ARA) — Warm weather has arrived, which means you’re shedding clothing and looking for ways to lose some of those extra pounds that accumulated while you hibernated away the winter months. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends adults do moderate to intense aerobic activities for at least 150 minutes a week. That translates [...]
Posted in Exercise | Tagged acu hoop, aerobic, aerobic activities, burning calories, cardiovascular, exercise, weighted hula hoop |
By Kieran on March 26, 2009
For the first time ever, a Michigan State University researcher has shown cholesterol crystals can disrupt plaque in a patient’s cardiovascular system, causing a heart attack or stroke. The findings by a team led by George Abela, chief of the cardiology division in MSU’s College of Human Medicine, could dramatically shift the way doctors and [...]
Posted in Cholesterol | Tagged cardiovascular, cardiovascular disease, Cholesterol, heart disease, plaque |
By Kieran on March 11, 2009
People who regularly ate barley had a statistically significant reduction in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, Craig I. Coleman, Pharm.D., and colleagues reported in the “Annals of Family Medicine”. Because previous research had shown that reducing LDL cholesterol is significant in lowering coronary disease risks, the researchers said their findings could be clinically significant. [...]
Posted in Cholesterol | Tagged barley grain, cardiovascular, Cholesterol, cholesterol ldl, HDL, heart disease, insoluble fibre, LDL, ldl cholesterol, lower cholesterol, Triglycerides |
There are two popular general equations for calculating target heart rates: Age Adjusted and Karvonen. Age is the key factor in each of the heart rate equations. Typically, age is subtracted from a fixed number to determine your maximum heart rate. Choose the method you are most comfortable with. Heart Rate Zone Calculator Enter your [...]
By Kieran on January 28, 2009
What’s all the fuss about Omega 3 fish oils? What do they do for my body? Answer: Omega 3 fish oils are a substance that can be found in the bodies of fish. However, eating fresh fish is no longer recommended. The mercury levels that are prevalent in almost all fresh fish these days can [...]
Posted in Vitamins & Supplements | Tagged cardio, cardiovascular, fatty acids, fish oils, heart disease, omega 3 fish oils, supplements |
By Kieran on January 20, 2009
Pedal power, in all its varieties (road bike, exercise bike, or spinning bike) offers a wide range of health benefits including: Excellent calorie burn. (Typically 400 calories an hour for an exercise bike, 700-800 for a road bike, and 1000 for a spinning bike.) Superior cardiovascular conditioning. Cycling builds stamina and increases endurance while lower [...]
Posted in Exercise | Tagged aerobic, bicycles, bikes, cardiovascular, cycling, exercise, fat burning |
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