Archive for October, 2006

The Importance of Cardio Exercise

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

Exercise is important. You probably wouldn’t be here if you didn’t believe that. But why is there so much emphasis on cardio exercise? Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the entire body. It gets the heart pumping, the lungs working harder and involves all your muscles. Cardio is generally done at a moderate level. Its goal is to [...]

How Fit Are We as a Nation?

Friday, October 6th, 2006

If you listen at all to the news, you regularly hear about all the fitness problems in the United States. According to HealtheirUS.gov, fitness problems such as obesity in adults have increased by more than 60% over 10 years (1990-2000). The diagnosis of diabetes in adults has increased by 49%. It’s a serious problem. Worse [...]

Choose a Healthy Lifestyle

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Becoming more fit is a choice. It is a decision to have a healthier lifestyle. It can start as simply as the decision to drink one less soda a day and to build from there. Even a few small improvements in your lifestyle can help you to be healthier. If you tend to sit all [...]