The importance of regular physical
activity As a society, our awareness of the importance
of healthy living has never been higher, and the benefits achieved
through regular physical activity are clear.
Cardio
Basics Cardiovascular training, or aerobics, involves elevating your heart
rate to 65-80% of its maximum for a sustained period of time (usually
20 minutes or more.) Regular cardiovascular activity will strengthen
your heart muscle, increase the oxygenation ...
Strength
Basics Strength training effectively fortifies the muscles and connective
tissues that hold your entire body together. It literally strengthens
your body from the inside out, allowing you to train harder, recover
faster and reduce your overall risk of injury.
Stretching
Basics Flexibility refers to the range of motion or the amount of movement
possible at a particular joint. A good stretching program improves
range of motion results in many benefits, including: improved posture,
balance and coordination.
Nutrition
Basics Even though the focus on the importance of nutrition is certainly
nothing new, many of the top causes of death remain directly related
to the way we eat. Proper nutrition is essential to healthy living
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Motivation Trying to stay on track with an exercise routine is a very common
challenge. Often, one will start a routine, train hard for a few
months and then tire of it.