Archive for Category: "PHYSICAL FITNESS"
5 Tips to Shape Up this Summer
Take your time and Keep in mind that Summer Training is a time for fun, light-hearted exercise. You aren’t competing so just relax, enjoy your activity and enjoy the summer.
34% of Americans Obese
American hospitals are ripping out wall-mounted toilets and replacing them with floor models to better support fat patients. The Federal Transit Administration wants buses to be tested for the impact of heavier riders on steering and braking. Our obese nation is causing financial hardship.
You Need 7-to-9 Hours of Sleep
An estimated 20% of the more than 42,500 U.S. vehicle crashes a year are linked to drowsy driving. In fact, lack of sleep is an epidemic in our society that’s literally killing us. Before you drive, supervise children, or operate a machine be sure you are alert.
You Are Not “big-boned,” Get Fit Fellas!
If you are severely overweight and tried everything to lose weight don’t give up. Controlling your weight can positively impact risk for diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. Eat to live.
Self-Defense is a Great Offense
Michael Thomas with several years of jujitsu and boxing under his belt shares lifesaving tips to help us avoid and survive an attack from a stranger. Be safe.
Beating Winter Weight Gain
Don’t let the change in seasons negatively impact your health. Winter weight gain is common but also manageable.
Weekday Workaholic, Weekend Warrior
Even if you focus your workouts to the weekend, they have the added benefits of boosting your mood, reducing stress, increasing muscle and cardiovascular health, and providing a great social outlet. So don’t feel guilty, feel good!