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'Is It Better to Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights?' — Ask Coach Rick Scarpulla

Rick Scarpulla — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:41:36 +0000

I've read articles stating cardio should be done before weights but some people swear it should be done after. Which is correct? -- Telly, 24, Nevada

In my opinion, too many people take a candy ass approach to training and that is why we have gyms full of men who lift like girls. No offense girl

World's Oldest Marathon Runner to Retire at 101

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 10:45:37 +0000

If you could walk a mile in Fauja Singh’s shoes, it wouldn’t be nearly as impressive as what he’s done in them. The 101-year-old man who owns the record for oldest marathoner has announced his retirement from running. Singh’s final race will be the Hong Kong Marathon on February 24. Singh, a British man born [...]

How Much Daily Exercise Is Required for Weight Loss? Probably Less Than You Think

Shauna Wright — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:24:10 +0000

Many people say they don’t work out because they simply don’t have the time. If you’re one of them, your favorite excuse may have just fallen by the wayside — a new study shows just 30 minutes of daily activity is enough for weight loss.

Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:51:24 +0000

You exercise, eat well and don’t smoke, but if you think that’s all it takes to be healthy, think again. New research says the time many of us spend in office chairs could be undoing all that hard work. Studies by the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Centre of Inflammation Metabolism in Copenhagen indicate [...]

New Research Claims Exercise May Help You Stop Smoking

Mike Adams — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:20:41 +0000

Smokers who have tried to quit in the past using patches, gum, voodoo witchdoctor magic and other addiction propaganda may just want to step outside for a run the next time they feel the need to smoke,. A new study shows that exercise seems to overcome nicotine cravings. The study, which was recently published in the [...]

More and More Americans Are Walking for Exercise

Shauna Wright — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:43:43 +0000

As a whole, the US has an obesity problem — but the good news is that more of us are getting up off the couch and talking a walk. A new report from the CDC says 62 percent of American adults reported walking for at least 10 minutes during the week prior to a 2010 [...]

Can Exercise Eliminate Depression?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 12:36:33 +0000

We all know working out is good for our bodies — but did you know it’s good for our emotions, too?

New research shows exercise may very well be an effective treatment for depression, especially among those with heart problems.

What Can Ruin Your Health More Than Smoking?

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 12:48:28 +0000

If you’re sedentary, it’s time to get moving — a new study has revealed a lack of physical activity could be as harmful to your health as smoking. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health say that while smoking is responsible for 5 million deaths worldwide every year, physical inactivity could be killing as [...]

No Skinnies! Gym in Canada Bans Slim Women — Is It Fair?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:30:27 +0000

A big reason folks join a gym is to lose weight. But if a patron of the female-oriented Body Exchange gym in Canada gets too svelte they are liable to lose their membership. That’s because the workout facility, which caters to a plus-sized clientele, bans all skinny women. They do so, according to the gym chain’s founder and CEO Louise [...]

How Many Years Can Jogging Add to Your Life?

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:36:14 +0000

Want to live longer? Then start jogging. While that might seem like a chore, there’s even better news. You only need to jog a little bit to extend your time on earth. A Danish study suggests that regular jogging could add approximately six years to your life. Peter Schnohr, chief cardiologist of the long-term Copenhagen [...]

Need Motivation to Get Fit? Let Your Friends Nag You

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:12:02 +0000

If you have trouble sticking to a workout routine or a diet, having your loved ones nag you to get fit may actually be the first step in whipping yourself into shape . Researchers at Britain’s University of Lincoln researchers looked at the relationship between social influences and levels of physical activity in adults ages [...]

10 Clever Ways to Drop Those Excess Holiday Pounds

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:55:29 +0000

The holidays are behind us and perhaps the only thing more disappointing than the awful gift from your Aunt Beatrice — seriously, a tie? — is the fact all the eating you did is starting to show in what used to be your washboard abs.

If you see more numbers when you step on the scale than you do when you look at your paycheck, it may be time to face the dreaded “d” word – diet. Before you start chowing down on nothing but tofu and steamed broccoli, though, consider these helpful tips to win the battle of the bulge.

10 Tips to Get Fit With Your Kids in 2012

Shauna Wright — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:25:16 +0000

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think. Michael Berry, Chair of the Health and Exercise Science Department at Wake Forest University, says the trick is to think about what kids love to do, and create a fitness routine [...]

Women Who Exercise More and Watch Less TV Tend to Be Happier — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:39:04 +0000

A study of almost 50,000 women over a 14-year period found older women who exercised more and spent less time watching television were the least likely to be diagnosed with depression. What’s more, the study results published in the American Journal of Epidemiology also revealed women who exercised at least 90 minutes per day were [...]

Tips for Being Healthy for those Who Don't Have A Lot of Time

Lori Crofford — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:00:37 +0000

I get that we are a society that is always on the run. We don’t have time to breathe much less be healthy. Here are a few tips that can help you be healthy in a time crunch world. #1.) Get Five Servings of Fruits and Vegetables a Day Instead of Nine. According to a [...]