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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Weight Training Best for Keeping Weight Off
When we hear the term “weight training,” many of us still think of big, bulky body builders flexing muscles we didn’t even know could grow so big. But it’s time we got over this myth and started understanding that weight training can actually help you get smaller – by helping with weight loss, that… Continue Reading
The Best Exercises for Heart Health
Women are supposed to be experts at matters of the heart, but when it comes to heart health, it seems we could all use a little more instruction. It’s hard enough for women to recognize that cardiovascular disease is the #1 killer of all women, so getting a heart-healthy focus in your 30s, 40s,… Continue Reading
Weight Training Helps Beat Belly Fat
When it comes to the battle of the bulge, the dreaded spare tire is one of the biggest areas of complaint. Not only is belly fat harder to hide, for many people, it’s also harder to lose. And as the years pass, what you want flat and toned is instead jiggly and wobbly –… Continue Reading
Aerobic Exercise Best for Burning Fat
Want to lose weight? Then exercise. We all know this. But what we don’t know is what type of workout burns fat best…until now. A recent study shows that aerobic exercise works best for burning fat – even better than resistance training to raise resting metabolic rate. The study by researchers at Duke… 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