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Serious About Exercise? Get a Heart Monitor
Harvard Heart Letter, Volume 24, December 2013 Serious about exercise? Get a heart monitor. Maximize your workout by keeping your heart rate “in the zone.” Most people with heart disease need encouragement to get just the mimimum amount of exercise … Continue reading
Worried about chemicals in plastic?
Cleveland Clinic Editor Just because a plastic container is labeled “microwave-safe” doesn’t mean it won’t leach chemicals into your food. Rather, it means that the container won’t melt when heated. Whether or not it’s safe to heat your food in … Continue reading
Risks and Rewards of CrossFit
By Michael Esco, PhD, HFS, CSCS*D WebMD Expert Review Preparing the body “not only for the known, but also the unknown” is the mantra for CrossFit, one of the fastest growing strength and conditioning programs today. It is not a … Continue reading
Facing Stressful Situations
Cleveland Clinic Staff Traffic jams, a demanding boss, arguments with your spouse: Stressful situations happen in life. There’s nothing you can do about most of that. But you can control how you react. During tense situations, do you spiral into … Continue reading
The Truth About Stretching
Does it help or hurt? Should you do it before or after a workout? Experts sort through the many mixed messages. By Sonya Collins WebMD Feature Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD The benefits of a regular exercise … Continue reading
10 Ways to Start Exercising
By Cleveland Clinic Wellness Editors Published 7/13/2011 Walking, strength training, running, swimming, biking, yoga, tai chi — the possibilities for exercise are endless. The good news is that it doesn’t matter which one you choose — it just matters … Continue reading
Kettlebell Workouts: 3 Things to Know
By Lynne Anderson WebMD Feature Kettlebell workouts are a way to build muscle strength and endurance. What makes a kettlebell workout different from other weights workouts? For starters, you work with only one kettlebell at a time. Hoisting the heavy … Continue reading
5 Calorie-Burning Treadmill Workouts
By Annabelle Robertson WebMD Feature Short on time? These fast, power-packed routines are for you. You’ve probably used one at the gym and may even have one sitting in your spare bedroom. The treadmill is the top-selling piece of fitness … Continue reading
Maximize Your Lunchtime Walk
Lunchtime can be a great time to get in a walking workout. Here are tips to make the most of 30 minutes of walking. In 30 minutes you can cover between 1.5 to 2 miles or two to four kilometers. … Continue reading
Healthy Food Alternatives
This is a great article about some everyday foods that you can swap for similar, healthier options. If you’re trying to eat healthier, making these types of small substitutions and changes can really make a big impact. It’s the little things … Continue reading