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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:THURSDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Men who are physically fit in middle age have a lower risk of developing and dying from certain cancers, new research indicates.
"Fitness is a huge predictor of [cancer] risk," said Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of internal medicine at the...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:WEDNESDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the ancient practice of yoga may be getting an added health boost, with a new study suggesting it can fight high blood pressure -- also known as hypertension.
"This study confirms many people's feelings that exercise may be useful in...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:WEDNESDAY, May 8 (HealthDay News) -- When a health insurer told obese people they could either pay 20 percent more for coverage or start exercising, most of them decided to get active, according to a new study.
More than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled in a pedom...Full Article
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Sharecare News posted a story about Fitness:MONDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping up a leisure-time physical activity regimen for a decade or more could help middle-aged adults improve their heart health, researchers report.
Over time, routine activities -- such as brisk walking, biking, or even doing housework or gardening v...Full Article
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:How do I create a fitness program that will help me change my appearance?The first question is how do you want to change your appearance? Your goal will determine your program. A personal trainer will create a program specific to your goals. In order to develop a program you need to do an assessment to determine you current level of fitness and use that information to create
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:How do I return to health and fitness after time away?First congratulations on returning to your program. Remember that it is going to take time to get back into a program, and one you must approach gradually. Focus on where you are, not where you were this will only allow you to get easily discouraged. Set realistic goals as part of your fitness program.... Full Post -
Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:What causes a fitness or weight loss plateau?A fantastic element of the human body is its ability to adapt. As the body adapts to a workout routine, it becomes just that, routine. When you hit a plateau frequently you need to change up your workout in order to challenge you body in new and different ways. It is important from a physical and
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:Is running the best weight loss exercise?Running is an excellent option for cardio training and in turn weight loss. It may be the best for you if it is something you enjoy. Several other cardio options are just as beneficial. Running is hard on joints and can be more challenging for some people. An essential aspect to all workout and weight
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:How can I perform strength training exercises safely?Proper form is essential in successful performing all exercises. It is important to be conscience of your body position during all aspects of an exercise. When performing new exercises doing them in front of a mirror is an excellent way to insure proper position and alignment. You want to be aware
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:Is cross-training important when training for a half marathon?Cross training is an essential part of a marathon training routine. Introducing lower impact cardio will decrease the stress on your joints while allowing you to maintain and progress your fitness training. Cross training is also a great way to keep your exercise routine interesting for body and
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:How can balance exercises improve physical health?First balance is essential for all movements and should be part of all workout routines. Balance improves dynamic joint stabilization, which is the ability for the body to stabilize the joint during movement. Poor balance can result in poor posture and form while exercising, which can lead to injury
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:Is diet or exercise more important for weight loss?Both should be part of your routine to achieve lasting weight loss. The Law of Thermodynamics states that in order to lose weight you must burn more energy than you consume. Based on this principle both diet and exercise share equal importance in achieving weight loss. That said if you are completely... Full Post -
Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:If I do cardio, why do I need to do resistance training to tone up?Resistance training allows you to achieve tone as a resulting of developing lean muscle. Cardio will burn fat, but in order to achieve tone you need to increase your lean muscle mass through resistance training. The more varied components you have to your workout routines, the greater challenge to
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Hathaway McCaffrey , NASM Elite Trainer answered:Do women need strength training exercises?Strength training should be an essential part of a women’s routine to help with aging and the prevention of osteoporosis. A balanced workout routine should incorporate cardio, strength and resistance training. Strength training decreases body fat, increases metabolism and increases bone density.
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