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A study on HIT or “high intensity interval training” at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada reveals a way to get a workout in during a busy schedule.
HIT is a modern and innovative style of exercise. “High intensity interval training” is a great way to exercise when you have a busy day at work or school. With this exercise technique, you will get the same quality of workout in less than half the time as usual.
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Trying to stay fit? Whether you play sports, go on a morning run or are an avid gym-goer there are right and wrong ways to workout.
According to Shape.com, there are 10 common fitness no-nos that should be spelled out so they can be avoided.
* Sticking to the SAME, monotonous routine. This will most likely lead towards hitting a plateau. The key is to CHANGE up your routine everyday, that way you aren’t ever bored and your body doesn’t settle.
* SLOW down when weight training. Your repetitions should not be done quickly, but slow and focused so that each muscle is being worked on.
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According to Reuters, a new study suggests that heart attack patients may benefit from drinking a couple cups of coffee a day, provided they have normal blood pressure. By drinking coffee daily it may help some patients who have had a heart attack or another acute coronary event avoid further serious problems.
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Are you trying to get in shape for summer? I’m sure you’ve heard tons of different advice on exercise, cardio and strength training. Curious as to which is the right advice?
Luckily, FoxNews.com has corrected a few myths about cardio:
Myth #1: Keeping your cardio at a steady pace burns fat the fastest.
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According to Shari Roan from the Los Angeles Times, a new study showed that raising the amount of vitamin D in the blood can help reduce the risk of heart disease by about 30%. Other studies have shown that heart disease is connected to low vitamin D levels, “but it has been unclear if people with low vitamin D have more heart disease because of the vitamin deficiency or for other reasons, such as lack of exercise,” said Dr. J. Brent Muhlestein, the lead author of the new study and director of cardiovascular research at Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Salt Lake City.
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It is easy to learn about symptoms of men having a heart attack, but like most everything in life, women and men are completely different… even when it comes to having a heart attack.
WebMD.com has provided the down low on warning signs for women when it comes to having a heart attack…
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Parents have always worried about one thing or another when it comes to their children… first it was lead, then baby bottles, then Christmas toys… now it is cadmium, an element found in cheap jewelry.
The Detroit Free Press reported that last week the nation’s product safety chief warned parent’s that their children’s safety was at risk because of this dangerous component…
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Suffering from arthritis is so painful that usually exercise is the last thing you want to do. But it seems to be the one natural way to ease the pain. It’s important to pick a routine that combines both your physical condition and your interests so you can enjoy yourself.
Start your new exercise routine slowly, starting with 10-15 minutes per day then gradually increase your stamina to 30-45 minutes per day. Integrate flexibility, strength and cardiovascular into your exercises.
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