Exercise Articles

201. Tips To Deal with Exercise Induced Asthma By David Petersen
     For approximately 80-90% of people that suffer from asthma, exercise can be a strong stimulus for an attack. This syndrome has become known as exercise induced asthma or EIA. The likelihood of an attack is further increased when exercising in cold weather, so this article offers some basic information on exercise-induced asthma and how to prevent or minimize the severity of an attack.Asthma is a condition where the subject experiences bronchospasms and/or bronchoconstriction - a narrowing of…



202. The Truth About Exercise and Why It's Not Always Good for You! By Lea Woodward
     Exercise is often regarded as a panacea for many things..."if you want to lose weight, you must exercise"; "if you want to get those feel good endoprhins racing, take some exercise"; "if you want to help with stress, you should take up exercise".All of this may be true but there are times when exercise is NOT a good thing and should be undertaken with caution or proper supervision. A good example of this is stress. Although exercise is often promoted as a means to work off all your stress, phy…



203. Lose Weight - Stay Fit and Stick With It! By Angie Kocsi
     Health and nutrition experts continually advise us that the more we exercise the healthier we will be. In magazines, the doctor’s office or on television we are never far from information showing us how to exercise, what to eat and how to lose weight. One constant rule, in the expert’s opinion, is that regular physical activity is an essential element to successful weight loss and fitness maintenance.There are a few tried and true strategies that will help you to stay fit and trim. Most of a…



204. The Exercise That Reduces or Reverses the Effects of Aging By Constance Weygandt
     One of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise is walking. Different studies have shown that walking for thirty minutes, three times a week, has a host of beneficial side effects. Reduction of blood pressure, a reduction in anxiety levels, retaining bone mass and weight management are a few of the rewards we reap from walking.New studies show that walking can also reduce the risk of Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Starting in our forties and fifties, people who stay active by gett…



205. Try Different Forms of Exercise for Success By Kris Bierek
     If you have always used free weights, then switch it up and try training with machines like "Hammer Strength" or "Nautilus". These are excellent weight resistance machines and they will really work your muscles from different angles and different intensities. You should always strive to find new and exciting ways to workout your body. Try doing all body-weight movements, which are a really great way to build quality strength. The military uses mainly body-weight movements during their training…



206. Strength Training After Fifty By Lynn VanDyke
     Strength training after fifty is no longer for those people who are having some sort of mid-life crisis. In fact, doctors are literally writing prescriptions to get this generation up and moving. They are taking out the pen and prescription pad, writing something barely legible, ripping it off the pad and handing it to more and more of their patients. So what's the result? Well the result is lots of people strength training after fifty years of age. It's magical. A doctor writes a prescr…



207. Success Versus Failure in the Exercise Department By Deborah Caruana
     Success is what you are prepared to make of yourself every single day. That one cold morning when you want to roll over but instead get up and go to workout, is a defining moment. Success boosts self-confidence and is self perpetuating. We all know it, thrive on it and love it.Failure on the other hand is perceived as a stressful, negative experience. It means challenge, difficulties, not knowing or worst of all defeat. It affects our self-esteem negatively, builds upon itself and could bec…



208. Exercise: How To Keep Your Kids Moovin' and Groovin' By Harriet Hodgson
     One out of five American kids is obese and the numbers keep going up. Lack of exercise is one reason for the obesity epidemic and it's a true epidemic that threatens health. In fact, this may be the first generation of kids in history not to outlive their parents because of obesity.Kids can play outside when the weather is good. What can they do when the weather is bad? Exercise is one way to combat the obesity epidemic and these indoor activities wll keep your kids moovin' and groovin'. …



209. The Hypertension and Exercise Connection By Daniel Remon
     Every cell in an individual’s body requires an ongoing supply of blood to deliver oxygen and nutrients and to remove waste products. This flow of blood causes a certain amount of pressure to be exerted on the wall of a person’s arteries.An individual suffers from Hypertension when blood pressure is determined to be or exceeding a)140 mm Hg (millimetres of mercury) systolic (as the heart contracts and pushes blood through the arteries) or b)90 mm Hg diastolic (as the heart relaxes and fills w…



210. Exercise - Are You Getting Enough? By Sharon Kirby
     Physical activity is essential for general good health. It reduces the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, obesity and certain types of cancer. It is also beneficial for psychological health.We hear this all the time, via the media, our doctors, even friends and relatives, yet so many of us still seem to find it hard to dig up the enthusiasm to do any exercise at all.How much exercise should you be doing?The Chief Medical Officer recommends adul…



211. No Excuse for Not Exercising By Sarah Verneke
     For many people in today’s busy world it’s quite easy to come up with an excuse for not being in shape and exercising regularly. Some of the more common ones are “I’m too busy”, “There aren’t enough hours in a day”, and “I’m so tired after work and taking care of the kids all day”. However most of these are just that, excuses. Unless your doctor has informed you that you should not exercise, some form of activity or physical fitness should be a priority on everyone’s daily routine. The key is …



212. How To Lose Belly Fat With A 10 Minute Workout By Steve Chaballa
     Are you looking to change the shape of your body or trying to lose belly fat without joining a high priced gym? If so, try this high energized cardiovascular fitness routine that that was developed by Keli Roberts.With this 10 minute exercise routine you can burn up to 150 calories every single day.The first two minutes of this fat burning routine is: Jump Rope - Begin by performing two jumps for each turn of the rope. Safety: Use the correct size jump rope and always land softly on the balls…



213. Warming Up Properly By Tanja Gardner
     In our ‘Stretching’ article series (http://optimumlife.co.nz/Fitness%20Articles/Stretching/Stretching1.htm), we discussed why it’s important to stretch as part of your workout. We also touched on the importance of warming up before even *thinking* about stretching. Since that article, I’ve had a couple of questions about warming up, so it seemed like a good topic for this week’s Optimum Fitness News.When fitness experts talk about ‘doing a warm up’, they generally mean doing some kind of gener…



214. When Exercising Right Looks Wrong III (Back) By Bryan Fass
     Hopefully, if you read my last article I got you thinking. Thinking about different ways to train, not necessarily using machines, but using your entire body with each exercise. We talked about the changes exercise science has brought about and the risks of continuing to train the way we currently do. Our bodies, as I alluded to, were not designed to be cramped into a one size fits all machine and forced to move in a specific pattern. That pattern unfortunately is single jointed, and those…



215. Stay Mentally Focused When Training By Kris Bierek
     When you decide to exercise, try to really stick to your training routine and don't get sidetracked by too much socializing. When you socialize with friends, your mind usually starts to wander off and you really start to lose focus on your main objective, which is to train hard and get out of there. You can always meet up with your friends after your workout and catch up on old times.A great way to focus and keep your training session upbeat and exciting, is to invest in a mp3 player and load …



216. Exercise: Why YOU Should Do It By Aaron Potts
     Hundreds of Thousands of Americans spend millions of dollars each year on diet pills, "magical" exercise devices, and misrepresented health and fitness products, when in all actuality a good set of dumbbells and a brisk walk may be all you need to get in better shape than you've ever been in.What can you do with nothing but a set of dumbbells, you ask? Provide resistance to your body's movements - also known as weight lifting. That's all weight lifting is - resistance. The terms "weight liftin…



217. How to Keep Your Body Fit By Alex Fir
     Fitness is just as imperative as health. As a matter of fact, fitness is linked directly with your health. If you are not taking care of your body, you will get sick. Here are some great suggestions that will help you to keep your body fit:1. BicyclingIt is a sad thing that many people do not take advantage of this excellent option for exercise. Bike riding exercise your body and build a stronger cardiovascular system. Also, it allows you to get out and enjoy nature and fresh air.2. Jogging or…



218. Get a Health Screening Before You Start Training By Gene Tewksbury
     So, you have decided to hire a personal trainer to help you with your workouts. If your trainer is reputable and following proper certified techniques he/she will probably ask that you go through a Health Screening exam before begging your program. Many people resist this essential part of their training program because they feel it is unnecessary or that it will be embarrassing for them, however, these worries are untrue and skipping your health screening can result in a lower quality program…



219. Do You Have A Fitness Battle Plan? By Marty Gallagher
     In fitness, as in war, you want to be on the offensive, not the defensive and this means that rather than reacting to maladies as they occur, far better to be in good general physical condition; preventive maintenance is preferable to remedial effort every time. One general rule of thumb I use is energy is the basic coin of the fitness realm and without it is damned difficult to mount any kind of serious fitness effort.To obtain energy to power through workouts is the first order of business: …



220. You Don't Have to Strain for Cardio Fitness Gains By Rita Jenkins
     Quantity may beat quality when it comes to exercise and heart health. Adults who engage in mild exercise -- such as walking briskly for 12 miles or exercising moderately for 125-200 minutes over the course of a week -- can improve their aerobic fitness significantly and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in Chest."The classic exercise regimen has a component of intensity up to 80 percent of someone's maximum for health benefits," says lead author Brian …



221. When Exercising Right Looks Wrong II By Bryan Fass
     Enter any health club and a concept is very apparent, the same exercise performed again and again. Crowded floor space taken up by machines designed to make exercise easier, and a thought process called ‘gym science’ which involves no science at all. My last article touched on some of the thought processes or lack of thought that goes into proper exercise. With the advent of the computer exercise science has changed drastically. Particularly needle EMG (electro myo-gram) testing, this is w…



222. Water and Exercise: Stay Hydrated! By Ray Kelly
     Our bodies are made up of over 75% water. We all know that without water, there is no life. In fact we can only live 3 days without it. However, water has been replaced in most diets by soft drinks and other sugar sweetened refreshments. However, water is a healthier and more necessary drink that leads to better health and longetivity. Your personal need for water can vary due to exercise, temperature and weight.  Studies have shown that over 2/3’s of adults do not get enough water on a daily…



223. It Takes More Than Exercise, Good Foods, and Smiles By Kevin Gianni
     I wish I could tell you that you needed to do 100 squats a day to be in perfect shape.I wish I could tell you that all you needed to do was eat healthy foods or just smile most of the day and you'd reach your ultimate health and fitness goals.Unfortunately, it's not that easy. These are only some of the pieces.Don't listen to those who tell you exercise, nutrition and a good attitude is the magic pill. It isn't. Just doing these things won't cut it.Why?You'll end up back where you started agai…



224. Will Your Personal Trainer Help You Achieve Your Goals? By Lea Woodward
     Hiring a personal trainer can be a significant investment – even with hourly rates differing vastly across regions and countries – you are still paying a fair amount of money for the expert knowledge that will help you achieve your health and fitness goals and look after one of, if not, THE most important assets you have – your body.So how should you choose a personal trainer and what are the things you need to look out for, ask them and receive from them?First and foremost, you MUST ensure yo…



225. Athletics and Winning By Lance Winslow
     Athletics are pretty cut and dry in one regard; the goal to win. Having been in competitive athletics in a prior life I can certainly attest to that. Often however I see something that does not make a lot of sense, the need for society to treat everyone equal and to somehow over do or condemn the competitive aspect. For instance; I question an article I read in Sports Illustrated Women in February of this year about the “Agony of Defeat”. The article discussed public humiliation, financial di…



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