May 19, 2008

6 Great Answers to Why We Need to Exercise

I had never thought of sharing on "why exercise" and always assumed that we all believed and agreed that it was an essential part of everyone's lifestyle regardless of whether one had the time or discipline to do it, until about two years ago I gradually pulled myself out from a sedentary lifestyle and I established a workout regimen in the morning and started to read more about the different types of workout such as aerobic training, resistance exercise and weight bearing activities. I reckon that exercising may be very often emphasized by all, but sometimes, its benefits may not be so clear and obvious to everyone.1. Helps Strengthen Your HeartAerobic exercises benefit the circulation of your blood through your heart and blood vessels, that is, your cardiovascular system. They make our heart work harder, pump more blood, and reduce the risk of developing heart disease. With each beat of your heart, a surge of blood is pumped into your body's intricate web of blood vessels. The pressure exerted on your artery walls as blood passes through helps keep the blood flowing smoothly (what you know as 'blood pressure'). A build-up of plaques in your arteries, caused by cholesterol in […]

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April 26, 2008

Exercise and Injuries

Anytime you exercise, your brain releases chemicals known as endorphins that produce a feeling of euphoria. This is also known as a "runner's high", which is very easy to become chemically addicted to.Without this adrenalin rush, you'll feel irritable until you exercise again. Therefore, you'll go on exercising and not listen to what your body is actually telling you - which is to stop.The reason exercise addicts continue to push themselves lies in what occurs when they don't work out. When they are unable to exercise, they will exhibit signs of depression, anxiety, confusion, and be less happy with themselves.Exercise injuries doesn't only affect the body, it affects the mind as well.Exercise will give you a fit body but once you surpass your limit it can lead to exercise injuries. Muscle damage, osteoarthritis, and heart problems will all be waiting in your near future if you continue to over exercise. The body has limits and if you push beyond that limit, you'll only create unwanted exercise injuries.Exercise injuries tend to happen among those who are new to exercise. Therefore, if you are to reap the benefits of getting fit, be aware of possible exercise injuries and do not overstep […]

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January 21, 2008

Exercise as Playtime

We all know that exercise is important. It is the cornerstone to successful weight loss and maintain your weight. Many of us though consider exercise as a chore. We think of it as a "have to" rather than a "get to" in our day. A healthy lifestyle includes exercise, activity, or movement. I would encourage you to put another frame on exercise. Think of it as something that you get to do. Does that sound crazy? If you're like others, it does sound crazy.Think of children…what is among their favorite things to do? Play. Kids love to play. You don't have to remind them to ride their bike, play soccer or baseball, run around in a game they've created. For children, play is second nature and part of who they are. If you put children on a treadmill, they would become bored after the first couple of minutes. Children incorporate activity and get exercise just by merely playing. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it play.One of the most important components of losing weight is regular aerobic exercise in your day. For […]

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