fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
How to Set Realistic Fitness Goals
Goals are important to have We make goals to help us make it through our schooling, we have goals in work, and we have goals for our fitness levels. They help us to have something that we’re reaching for--something that motivates us to change the way that we live. Some of the hardest goals for people to hit are fitness goals. This is because we set them too high, or we have unrealistic expectations going into achieving the goal. This creates a spiral downward because we set ourselves up to fail over and over again. To break the habit of failing your fitness goals, what you need to do in order to set a goal that you’ll succeed at.
By Indy Summers7 years ago in Longevity
Can You Use Cardio to Enhance Weightlifting Workouts Without Unwanted Catabolic Burn?
Becoming strong through weightlifting is an important goal for young men. In order to develop their muscles, they will focus almost exclusively on lighting weight and bodybuilding select muscle groups until they pop. The toned and sculpted look is very popular for young men who want to look as tough as they feel. What is true for young men is also true in the universal sense for anyone set on developing muscle and adding weight instead of losing it. Because muscle cells weigh four times more than fat cells of equal size, getting ripped won't be a trip down the scales. Of course, when it comes to lifting, it all boils down to testosterone levels and raw power more than muscle mass for a certain set of lifters.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
Need a New Hobby? Try Swimming
Swimming offers several physical, mental, and social benefits, and can enhance your life in many ways. If you’re looking for a new hobby, incorporating this aquatic activity into your life can be the perfect addition. Here are some of the main reasons why swimming should be your next hobby.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in Longevity
The 10 Best Exercise Bikes
If you've ever seen me in person, you'd realize that I'm NOT a huge fitness buff. I have chicken arms, a beer gut, and I think my mile time is somewhere around 15 minutes. While I've, admittedly, slacked off the past couple of years, that doesn't make me anti-exercise. In fact, it's quite the opposite—I'm looking to get back to my prime in a big way.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Longevity
How to Stay Active When It Is Cold Outside
Staying active during cold months can be challenging. It is easy to get to the park or beach and go outside when it is hot, but being outdoors when it is rainy and cold isn’t fun at all. Cold and wet days can seem like an excuse to sideline your fitness routine and hibernate on a couch. However, as with any other weather season, there are ways to keep up with your active lifestyle during winter. Winter months can set you back or help you gain a few pounds for the rest of the year. The following are incredible tips to help you stay active during the cold and rainy months.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
My 90 Days to Fitness
I started gaining weight when I was five years old and was never able to lose all of it. Some other things have kept me from losing it, such as problems with my knees from the age of nine that made some exercises impossible for me to do, and also the fact that those knee problems have had me unable to do any exercise for six weeks every time they've gotten hurt. It's happened 12 times in total, which means that the weight I gained in those six weeks was even harder to lose because I knew that if I did certain things I would go back to square one in that wheelchair—and I'm stuck with that problem for all of my life.
By Mary-France Mimeault7 years ago in Longevity
Supplements That Provide a Tenfold Increase to Workouts
Most people are aware that supplements exist to boost their performance during workouts. However, many people are unaware of what these supplements are and the specific effects these supplements can provide them. The specific supplement you choose should take into account the type of exercise you do and the overall workout goals you possess for yourself.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
Unique Workouts You Need to Try
We have all felt bored of working out. Sometimes it feels like it’s the same thing over and over again. You go to the gym, lift weights, go home. You go for a run, go home. Sometimes you need to switch up your routine so that you can feel motivated again and again to exercise. Switching your routine will also help you avoid falling into a rut with your workouts. It will also help you to work muscles that are neglected if you stick to the same routine everyday. To help you get the most out of your workouts, here are some unique workouts that won’t fail to entertain.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Longevity
