Category: fitness

Weekend Warrior Workouts: Here’s How to Make the Most of Them

Most of us know we need to exercise more. Yet finding the time to work out is often easier said than done. For most, the only time we have to exercise is on the weekends. The good news is that so-called “weekend warriors” (people who only work out two days a week) can still appreciate…


7 Evidence-Based Activities for Parkinson’s Disease

Simple and enjoyable physical activities such as bicycling, dancing, and tai chi can lead to significant improvements in physical and mental symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and sometimes even slow the progression of the disease. Parkinson’s disease is the second-most prevalent neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, but it’s growing quickly. “In recent years, PD [Parkinson’s disease] has undergone the fastest growth…


No-Gym Workouts: No Gym? No Excuses

It’s easy to take health for granted when you’re young and active, but as time goes by, effort is required to remain limber, vibrant, and toned. Exercising in a gym, either at home or in one open to the public, is certainly one way to stay in shape, but it isn’t an option for everyone,…


Slim Down, Look Younger and Clean Your Cells in Just 15 Days

A group of participants went through this groundbreaking protocol for activating your body’s autophagy, or cellular housecleaning mechanism. All 35 achieved results within 15 days. Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast STORY AT-A-GLANCE Autophagy refers to a “self-eating” process in which your body digests damaged cells. It’s a cleaning out process that encourages the proliferation…


How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?

There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease, and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit. For every 2,000…


This Finals Season, a Brief ‘Priming’ Workout Could Boost Performance on the Sports Field and Beyond

As humans, it is in our nature to want to do better, find that edge and succeed. This couldn’t be truer than in sport, where winning and losing are often separated by tenths of a second, a successful score attempt in the dying stages of a game, or a split-second decision. So, there is always…


Dance Has Positive Effects on Depression: Study

Did you know that dancing has positive effects on depression? Studies have found that dancing can help improve mood, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a positive self-image. So if you’re feeling down, why not give dancing a try? There are plenty of different types of dances to choose from, so you’re sure to find…


Can’t Get Your Teen Off the Couch?

Many parents understand the frustration of coming home from work to find their teens slumped on the couch with their eyes glued to their phones or the TV. This isn’t unusual, and dozens of studies have shown that physical activity levels decline during the teenage years. In Australia, less than 10 percent of older adolescents…


Exercising Before Breakfast May Provide Substantial Health Benefits – Study

A recent study done by the University of Bath shows that exercising before eating breakfast can have a significant positive impact on overall health. The study was conducted over a period of 6 weeks with 30 men classified as overweight or obese. During the study, researchers examined a group who ate breakfast before exercising, a…


These ‘Healthy Habits’ Are Keeping You Fat

“I exercise a lot every day, but why have I gained weight instead?” “I eat a lot of vegetables and only healthy snacks, but why can’t I lose weight?” If you have encountered the above situations, it might just be that your “healthy habits” are keeping you from losing weight. ‘Healthy Habit’ 1: Doing a…