Cardiovascular disease, a condition largely preventable with a healthy diet and exercise, is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And yet, did you know just 18% of Americans have gym memberships? If you’re part of the 82% who don’t go to the gym, a new study says you should consider joining… Continue Reading
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Strength & Balance Exercises Prevent Sports Injuries
There’s nothing worse than being injured while being active, as sports injuries are often difficult to treat and to recover from. So what can we do to prevent these injuries? Conventional wisdom tells us stretching before exercising is the best way to avoid getting hurt, but new research suggests that the best way to… Continue Reading
Fish Oil Boosts Senior Muscle Strength
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that older women’s muscles may benefit from the addition of fish oil to their diet and strength-training routines. The study performed by researchers from Paraná Federal University in Brazil followed forty-five women, aged 64-65, over a period of 90 days while they… Continue Reading
Top Fitness Trends for 2012
A New Year means New Year’s resolutions, and the most popular resolutions usually address our health. Some of 2012’s important messages dealt with the effects of fitness on our quality of life – both the good and maybe not so good. We learned that exercise, in any amount, can increase our brainpower and help teens… Continue Reading
Getting Started With Weight Training
Given that our focus this month is on the benefits of weight training in women, it’s only natural that some of you may have questions about getting started. In our two-part series, we talked with two certified personal trainers from opposite coasts – Chris Juergens in Los Angeles and Yvonne La-Garde in Boston. Our… Continue Reading
13 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
For women who workout, most use cardio equipment or engage in some other type of aerobic activity. But, very few women lift weights. The reason? Women tend to associate strength training with men and they do not lift weights due to a fear of getting too big. If this notion is what’s keeping you from… Continue Reading