Fitness Index
Fitness, Good health or physical condition, especially as the result of exercise and proper nutrition
Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: July 31, 2009
Some people choose to do their workout first thing in the morning. There are a variety of advantages to exercising early in the day rather than waiting until later. When you exercise early, there’s less of a chance of circumstances later in the day keeping you from completing your workout. Plus, ear...
Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: July 31, 2009
Swimming is an activity that many people enjoy. The buoyancy of the water and the
warm rays of the sun make for a supremely pleasant workout. There’s little doubt
that swimming can be pleasurable, but can it help you lose those last few pounds?
Is swi...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: July 31, 2009
Some people are reluctant to begin an exercise program, but when they finally make
the commitment they give it 110% of their effort. While such motivation is laudable,
exercising too vigorously or frequently can lead to a common problem in the fitness
world – ...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: August 17, 2009
You’ve just finished a grueling circuit training session and feel exhilarated, yet exhausted. It’s time to rest and recover and you deserve it! After building up all of that lactic acid in your muscles, what’s the best way to recover after a workout?
Probably the most impo...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: August 17, 2009
It’s almost impossible to go to a fitness center and not hear the words “core training” being bandied about. When most people hear the term, they think of abdominal toning; but the core region involves much more than just the stomach muscles. What are the advantages of core conditioning and why shou...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: August 22, 2009
You know that exercise is good for you, but if you have a regular exercise routine you may be limiting your fitness gains. With everyone saying how important it is to exercise religiously, why wouldn’t you want to have a regular exercise routine? Being dedicated and motivated enough to commit yourse...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: September 11, 2009
Running is one of the best fat blasting, calorie burning, heart toning exercises around. Some people are reluctant to do it but once they get started, they find themselves addicted to the feeling of moving at top speeds through open air. The release of endorphins that comes after the first twenty mi...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: September 11, 2009
Strength training is important for people at of all ages, but it’s especially important for older adults. Along with aging comes a gradual loss of muscle mass and overall muscle strength. Surprisingly, by age eighty about half of an adult’s overall muscle mass has been lost. Not only does this loss ...
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Written By: Dr. Kristie
Posted: September 11, 2009
So, you finally made the decision to join the health club. Full of exuberance, good intentions, and high hopes of sculpting the firm, toned body of your dreams, you pushed yourself to the limit. Now, you’re paying for it. Every muscle in your body aches and the thought of hitting those exercise mach...
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