Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Exercises and Workouts Walking

Walking & Edema

Published Sep,12 2011 | By Kim Joyce

It’s common to experience some swelling of your hands, feet and lower legs, symptoms known as edema, during and immediately after exercise. This is especially true during hot weather, during pregnancy and after eating salty foods, which increases water retention.

How Often & How Long Should the Elderly Exercise?

Published Aug,23 2011 | By Kim Joyce

A regular exercise program is the best available prescription for independent, active and healthy aging according to the AARP, the National Institute on Aging and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Kim Joyce has been a journalist for more than 20 years, specializing in healthy foods and environmental health. She also served as communications director for the Faculty Association of California Community Colleges and production editor for Scholars Press. Joyce holds a B.A. in environmental studies and analysis, as well as an M.F.A. in creative writing from California State University, Chico.