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from Tufts University Your morning workout may help you live longer than your neighbor who never budges from the couch! New research on 4,384 middle-aged and older Americans finds that physical activity boosts longevity - even beyond exercise's cardiovascular benefits and effects on weight. Researchers assessed participants' fitness using tre...
read more >by Tracey Mallett Obesity in children has tripled in the last twenty years, obese children are now likely to develop type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, upper respiratory problems and severe asthma. The increasing amount of fast food available and the decreased activity level of our children are creating a massive problem for our nex...
read more >by Tracey Mallett Who doesn’t want a toned belly and a lifted butt? These are probably the most bothersome areas for most women especially around the summer when the dreaded bikini makes its yearly appearance for the family vacation. The key is consistency with these slow to fatigue muscles. in other words you have to make an effort ...
read more >from Tracey Mallett I love whey protein because it’s quickly absorbed by the body and gives you antioxidant protection. You can easily add it to your diet by mixing whey protein powder into smoothies, cereal, juice, or water. It is instant high-quality protein that you don’t have to cook—that’s my kind of food. P...
read more >by Tracey Mallett Most of us have heard the saying, “drink 8 glasses of water a day”, but why is this the magic number? Well, water affects many things in life, not just your workout, but also your skin, your organ health and even your mood. Let’s break down each of these categories and get some much-needed answers about wa...
read more >by Tracey Mallett The exercise ball is one of the greatest exercise tools available. Not only does it work your core and total body with an array of exercises, but it can be used as a chair in your office to promote better posture. Depending on your height will depend on what size ball you will need to use. If you’re under 5 feet 5, th...
read more >from the President's Council on Physical Fitness and The US Dept. of Health and Human Services All Americans should be regularly physically active to improve overall health and fitness and to prevent many adverse health outcomes. The benefits of physical activity occur in generally healthy people, in people at risk of developing chronic diseases, ...
read more >from Baylor University Whether kids are active and remain active into adulthood may have more to do with how highly their parents value their efforts than their actual performance on the field. "Whether in algebra or athletics, what parents think of their kids' abilities tends to be identical to what kids themselves think," said Dr. Chery...
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