Your bones can benefit from exercise too! If you are already experiencing bone density health related issues or are simply interested in prevention, follow the LIVE approach. L is load bearing exercise. Basically lifting weight. I is for intensity. Move hard and fast. V is variety. Perform multiple type of exercise for highest benefit and […]

Pain is a constant fact of life for those living with lower back pain, fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. For the millions of people who need safe and healthy pain management for these diseases, there is an answer. Aqua therapy, or therapy done in a pool, has been proven to relieve these aches and pains. The water […]

Improved fitness and weight management comes in pairs. Studies indicate that teaming up with a partner can help you achieve these goals. In fact, you are three times more likely to make healthier choices with a “fitness friend.” Your companion may come in many forms. Besides say, a neighbor who has similar goals, you can […]

Water yoga is easy yoga poses in a shallow pool, using standing poses only. This will make positions and stretching easier, and reduces risk of injury. It is easier and safer to stretch into position with the water’s natural buoyancy, and this also helps reduce the risk of injury. For safety purposes, you should not […]

Swimming may not be the hardest leg of a triathlon but it is an important part. This step may well set the pace for the remainder of the race. In order to do well in the last two legs of the race, your swimming should be relaxed and steady. Don’t over exert yourself during this […]

Yoga instructor Patrick Mason recommends these five easy stretches to help you feel energized each morning. Patrick states that stretching forces blood to flow throughout your body, since it causes muscles to expand and contract. Shown in pictures within the article, these stretches will not take up a huge space, and are fairly easy to […]

It’s common knowledge that exercise can help keep you healthy, but exactly how much exercise is less clear. Examining 174 studies looking at the effect of exercise on several conditions, researchers found that those who had the most physical activity each week were least likely to develop these conditions–but only if they spent over 3,000 […]