exercise and fitness

Working Out While You Work At Your Desk

Denise Clay — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:07:35 -0500

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends we get 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise 5 days a week. Most of us do not even workout 30 minutes 3 days a week. With today's schedules it seems the only exercises we do is with our fingers on the keyboard. If you are stuck at your desk all day at work there are some simple exercises you can do through out the day they will help you burn calories and make you feel better too.

Intense Exercise May Curb Cancer Deaths For Men

Jesse Slome — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:01:33 -0500

Men who exercise hard are less likely to die from cancer, according to a Finnish study published in the July 2009 issue of the British Journal of Sports Medicine. According to the American Cancer Society some 294,000 men died of cancer in 2008. According to the organization, some 270,000 women died from cancer-related causes.

Nearly 300 Gyms Operate In Baghdad

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 24 May 2009 10:19:45 -0500

In Baghdad, a city of darkness, gyms and health clubs may show the light. In a city riddled by war, divided by ideology and plagued by corruption and extremism, fitness has emerged as a unifying force as near 300 health clubs and gyms operate in Baghdad.

Congress Considers Initiatives For A Fitter Workforce

Armen Hareyan — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:56:40 -0500

It appears that fitness and health have done what none of an economic recession, the threat of global warming nor two current wars could do: bring Republicans and Democrats together in a unified front.

Stop stretching or do it right

Armen Hareyan — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:40:52 -0500

Expert reveals why stretching hurts Your muscles and how to do it the right way.

Brisk walking brings health benefits

Margaret Wilde — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:01:06 -0500

"You should be taking 100 steps each minute for half an hour a day if you want to achieve "moderate" exercise by walking, a study shows."

Intense Interval Training May Not Be As Clear Cut As You Think

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:26:02 -0600

For the past few years, the buzz has begun that high intensity interval training (HIIT) is the latest “miracle” for losing fat fast.

Company Launches Free 12-Week Kettlebell Workout Plan

Armen Hareyan — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:42:30 -0600

MBody Strength, a fitness company based in Orange County, California, has launched a detailed 12-week kettlebell workout plan called the MBody Strength Kettlebell Fat Loss & Strength Building Plan.

Stanford Says Running Slows Aging Process

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:47:48 -0500

Regular running slows the effects of aging, according to a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine that has tracked 500 older runners for more than 20 years. Elderly runners have fewer disabilities, a longer span of active life and are half as likely as aging nonrunners to die early deaths, the research found.

More Diet and Exercise For Obese - Who Knew?

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:56:45 -0500

In breaking news from the world of medicine, eMaxHealth is reporting today that diet and exercise are the key to maintaining weight loss. Did you know about this?

Fitness That's Fun - Wii Fit

Armen Hareyan — Tue, 27 May 2008 03:13:50 -0500

Wii Fit: Gaming Your Way to Fitness

Armen Hareyan — Sun, 18 May 2008 22:12:32 -0500

Video games, such as Wii Fit, designed to provide a workout are becoming big business.