Pushing Your Body to the Limit
Athletes and their trainers have had this long-held belief that if they exercise too hard, the body develops high amounts of lactic acid that halts the work out and causes muscle pains the next day. Recent study, however, show that lactate has nothing to do with the burn, but can actually be tapped to turbocharge […]
Couple Exercise May Help Improve Relationships
It seems that couples who workout together can also help enrich their relationship. People who find time to exercise along with their partners may be doing something that may help strengthen their bond and improve their love life. There seems to be two main reasons why this is so. Deepens Intimacy Exercise, in itself may […]
Fit Students Score Higher in Academic Tests
A recent study has shown that physically-fit students tend to score higher on standardized academic tests compared to their less fit peers. It also shows that test scores dropped more than one point for each extra minute it took the subjects, consisting of middle and high school students, to complete a one-mile run. The subjects […]
Benefits of Maintaining an Ideal Body Size
Having an ideal body size and maintaining it brings along a number of benefits that may not just be limited to one’s health. There are also other benefits people can enjoy because of having an ideal body size. Here are just some of them. Better Self-Confidence Having an ideal body size is a good way […]
Common Exercise Myths You Should Know
Regular exercise is a healthy habit. But more than that, it takes proper exercise in order to reap the benefits that it provides. But unfortunately, there are some exercise myths out there so common that most people tend to believe them as fact. Here are some of the common exercise myths that people should be […]
Study Exercise Boosts Cognitive Abilities By Giving Brain Extra Energy
Everyone knows that regular exercise is good for the body. It can even help boost a persons mental capacity. But for the latter, experts dont really know how and why. But recent research indicates that this might have to do with regular exercise providing some extra energy supply to the brain. Researchers from the University […]
25-Minute Office Exercises
People who work every day in the office tend to bypass exercising, thinking it would consume too much time. This should not be an excuse! Sitting idly on a chair for eight or so hours does not benefit your body as it slows down your blood flow and metabolism. Good Housekeeping creates a quick workout […]
Exercises to Rid Stomach Fat
Every fitness expert will tell you that the stomach is the hardest to slim down, but with proper exercise, dieting, and a whole lot of patience, you can achieve that six-pack you dream of. The key to getting rid of stomach fat is to lose fat, period. There is no way of targeting the fat […]
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