How long does it really take to get fit or lose 50 pounds through walking? Understanding concentric exercises, kettlebell swing mechanics, and proper post-workout hydration is key to building a sustainable fitness lifestyle.
Thinking, behavior and emotion control, planning and creativity are all functions regulated by the frontal lobe of your brain. These functions are activated and can be strengthened when you do exercises like ballet, tae kwon do, ping pong and Zumba -- exercises that use the frontal lobe.
Read more →
Losing weight can leave loose skin on your abs as well as on the rest of your body. You can tell this is not fat if dieting and cardio exercise do not reduce it and if more dieting increases the looseness.
Read more →
Serotonin and dopamine are chemicals produced in the brain -- neurotransmitters -- that improve mood and protect against mental health disorders. Serotonin, which is produced by long-term cardio exercise, decreases depression and hostility, and improves agreeable social behavior.
Read more →
Lifting heavy weight with your hands puts pressure on the nerves of the wrist, which can cause numbness and tingling. If you are bending your wrists while lifting, blood supply to your fingers is reduced, which can also cause numbness.
Read more →
The normal weight range for a 5-foot-10 person is from 129 to 174 pounds, according to the World Health Organization. This is based on the Body Mass Index -- BMI -- for normal weight of 18.5 to 24.99, and calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.
Read more →
Bodybuilding puts strain on the entire body and cardiovascular system, causing a temporary raise in blood pressure. With a safe exercise program, this is normally not a problem for a healthy person.
Read more →
Physical activity reduces stress by releasing endorphins, which are chemicals produced in the brain during times of pain and stress; they also improve your mood and decrease tension.
Read more →
Regular calorie-burning exercise and a healthy, low-fat diet are the best ways for high school-age people to lose weight. Extreme dieting can be dangerous and being underweight is harmful to your health. Instead, tone up with exercise to get in shape safely.
Read more →
Cardio exercise not only burns fat and carbohydrates but also puts a demand on your body’s iron stores. With a diet that includes enough iron to fuel your exercise, this is not a problem. However, exercising with a diet that doesn’t provide enough iron can lead to what is called "sports anemia,"
Read more →