Remember, every time you say no to that extra piece of cake at a family gathering, you’re giving your body a little more time to chill and repair itself. Think of it like giving your cells a break from the hustle. They’ll thank you later when you’re still fit enough to keep up with the grandkids!
Don’t feel like an idiot if you can barely stay on the treadmill for fifteen minutes at low speed the first day. It is not struggling on the first day or the thirtieth or sixtieth that’s going to work. It’s showing up every day and doing something. Do something every day for a week, and at week’s end you’ll be doing twenty minutes. Or thirty. Whatever. Push yourself a little. Don’t push yourself over the edge if you want to stay young. Before too long, you should get up to doing forty-five minutes a day of aerobic exercise.
In the house of movement, every room has a vital part of keeping our body in tip-top shape! Let’s take a tour of these key rooms, shall we? First up, we’ve got the cardiorespiratory room, aka the “Heart of the Matter.” This is where your heart, lungs, and blood vessels hang out, keeping things pumping and flowing smoothly.
Participation in exercise ensures a good immune system, a healthy heart and a high sex drive. But the benefits don’t stop there; exercise is the unsung hero behind the scenes, boosting mood, alleviating stress, and sharpening mental acuity. It’s the secret sauce that keeps us feeling vibrant and alive, allowing us to seize each day with gusto and tackle life’s challenges head-on
Have you ever embarked on a hike so epic that your legs turned to jelly, your backpack felt like a lead weight, and you swore you’d never look at another hill again? Well, that was me just a few days ago! But before you write me off as a cautionary tale of ‘never hiking again,’ […]
Sarcopenia sounds like a word you would find in a medical textbook. Right? It is the sneaky thief that can rob you of your strength, firm muscles, and vitality. Our muscles are the pillars that hold up the grand structure of our bodies. They help support movement as well, but they begin to crumble as we age.
It’s time we stopped playing in separate leagues and teamed up. Picture this: fitness experts and healthcare pros on the same squad, tackling the rise of non-communicable diseases like a well-coordinated relay team. If exercise became the go-to prescription, imagine the gains—not just in biceps but in healthier, happier lives.
As much as Dan decided to be accountable for his results, having a great coach makes the journey much easier. Just as professional athletes also have coaches to guide them, don’t be afraid to ask for help.
As humans, we all love to get rewarded. We all deserve it, especially after a long week of traffic, work, family, or any other responsibilities like school. Unfortunately for many of us, “something special” usually comes in the form of food.