Life is a Marathon, Not a Sprint

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Physical challenges dont have to rob you or your loved ones of a full life. Many physically challenged people make great strides in their lives each day. If you want to participate in a marathon, […]

Solving the Puzzle of Fitness Facts

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One of the reasons we have discovered as to why so many people struggling with the issue of getting fit is that there is so much conflicting information these days about what really works and […]

33 Health Facts: Exercise and Fitness

Use these fitness facts to take action to improve your life….. Exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Yet most of us do not get as much exercise as we need. In fact, […]

Dealing with Childhood Obesity, Part 2

Emphasizing what is positive and the benefits of changing their behavior can make all the difference. For example, when they lose weight, they will be able to buy that new pair of jeans they have […]

Childhood Obesity and How To Combat It, Part 1

Obesity has been a growing problem for adults in the United States for decades, but it is only recently that people are starting to take note of just how obese our children and teens have […]

Factors That Affect Body Weight 8

Dietary intake continued To point to overeating as the cause of obesity is overly simplistic, however. It does not explain why one 125 pound woman can eat 1,800 calories a day and not gain weight, […]

Factors That Affect Body Weight 3

Your Metabolism This is the process that extracts and utilizes energy (measured in calories) from food. Even at rest, energy is needed for many functions, such as: the beating of your heart, breathing, and cell […]

Watching Your Weight

Good nutritional habits aren’t just important for preventing diseases, they can also help you watch your weight. Rates of overweight and obesity are higher than ever in the United States, alarmingly so. According to the […]

10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss Part 6

Weight-Loss Strategy #6. Plan for exercise, and incorporate physical activity as much as possible into your daily life. Choose activities that are convenient and enjoyable for you to do on a regular basis, and then […]

Exercise and Fitness for Women Part 1

Everyone and their granny seems to have a gym membershp these days, but the question is, do they really use it? Or is it just yet another failed New Year’s Resolution along with ‘being more […]