GROVETOWN, Ga. (WJBF) – Two local female business owners are teaming up to bring a health wellness, and fitness expo to Columbia County. Jamilah Dukes the owner of The S.O.U.L Market and retired veteran Kimberly Beasley, owner of Curvitude Athletic Apparel created this event for everyone in the community. The […]
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Do These 3 Things Every Morning to Improve Your Health and Fitness
The morning is arguably the most important part of your day. Do these 3 things every morning and see your life, in terms of fitness and health, improve drastically. “When you win the morning, you have a better chance of winning the afternoon and the evening too.” Alex Lorenz is […]
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeks
This story was updated March 10 at 1:30 p.m. to include new information from the Space Force. The Space Force plans to roll out a pilot program for year-round physical fitness within the next two months, the service’s top enlisted official said Tuesday. The newest branch of the armed forces […]
How the pandemic shifted our daily lives: From shopping to home life
Ever since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic, life in the United States has changed in big and small ways. Some of the changes — like toilet paper shortages and social distancing — were temporary. Other shifts have had more staying power, and some new trends are just […]
Utah’s health and fitness industry ‘shaking’ up with new weight loss solution
Estimated read time: 7-8 minutes With spring just around the corner, many of us want to lose a bit of weight to look and feel our best for the upcoming season. This is an excellent goal—having a healthy weight is an important part of good health. In fact, there are […]
Short Exercise ‘Snacks’ Are Just as Healthy as a Full Workout. Here’s Why
“Movement snack” is a catch-all term for any physical activity you do in really short bursts, say one to 10 minutes, as opposed to more traditional fitness routines that have you exercising for longer stretches. And while the exact benefit you’ll get out of your movement snack depends on the […]
Twin Cities gyms focusing on mental health, wellness
Group yoga at Boom Island Park. Photo: David Joles/Star Tribune via Getty Images As exercisers return to in-person workouts, some gyms and studios are emphasizing a more holistic approach to fitness, which can only elevate community and overall wellness. Why it matters: In addition to being good for your body, […]
11 minutes of aerobics daily lowers disease risk, study says
Sign up for CNN’s Fitness, But Better newsletter series. Our seven-part guide up will help you ease into a healthy routine, backed by experts. CNN — When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything at all? You should […]
6 Types of Smart Clothing to Improve Health and Fitness
From smartwatches to fitness trackers, there are plenty of examples of wearable technology on the market that can help you keep track of your physical activity and monitor your health. But have you ever heard of smart clothing? The latest trend in wearable tech is clothing designed to support your […]
Exercise is even more effective than counselling or medication for depression. But how much do you need? | Fitness
The world is currently grappling with a mental health crisis, with millions of people reporting depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions. According to recent estimates, nearly half of all Australians will experience a mental health disorder at some point in their lifetime. Mental health disorders come at great cost […]
Exercise 1.5 times more effective than drugs for depression, anxiety
Share on PinterestExercising may provide more benefit as a first-line treatment for mental health conditions. Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images A large new analysis of meta-studies finds that exercise is more beneficial for conditions such as anxiety and depression than standard psychotherapy or medications. The new study found that […]
5 Exercise Snacks That Can Help Make Your Heart Stronger
If you don’t have time for an hour-long workout, a more practical approach is to do exercise snacks. Exercise snacks are short bursts of vigorous exercise done intermittently throughout the day. Doing brief movements throughout the day can have the same benefits as a longer workout. Because of the nature of […]
Can you pass this ’10-second balance’ test? Here’s why it’s the key to a longer life, say health experts
Exercises to help improve your balance Strength training is an effective way to combat a decline in your balance and help add years to your life. It helps maintain and build muscle mass, reduce the risk of osteoporosis, and helps improve cognitive function so that you can have better control […]
New county administrative center emphasizes health, fitness
On Jan. 31, the Sarasota County Commission approved $28 million in capital improvement revenue bonds to finance construction of a new county administration center. On Wednesday, commissioners got their first look at what the new $75 million building will look like. Still in the design phase, Director of Capital Improvement […]
Don’t Spend Money to Be Fit. Here’s How to Exercise on a Budget
There’s a lot of pressure to buy things. With fitness influencers, targeted social media ads and marketing from all the biggest brands, sometimes it can feel like you must purchase the latest and greatest products to succeed. That can be pretty discouraging, especially if you can’t work it into your […]
Women’s only MissFit increases fitness and health while removing stigmas – Port Arthur News
Women’s only MissFit increases fitness and health while removing stigmas Published 12:38 am Thursday, February 23, 2023 1 of 5 Linh Reynolds, left, is the head trainer and program director for MissFit Mid County. Laney Luckie is the head trainer and program director for MissFit Beaumont. (Monique Batson/The News) One […]
No Time to Exercise? Try a ‘Movement Snack’ Instead
“Movement snack” is a catch-all term for any physical activity you do in really short bursts, say 1 to 10 minutes, as opposed to more traditional fitness routines that have you exercising for longer stretches. And while the exact benefit you’ll get out of your movement snack depends on the […]
Over 40? Just 20 Minutes of Daily Exercise Can Keep You Out of the Hospital
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) MONDAY, Feb. 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — If you’re over 40, regular exercise may not only keep you fit — it might keep you out of the hospital, too, a large new study suggests. Researchers found that among nearly 82,000 British adults, those who […]
Upgrade Your Home Gym With Up To 44% Off Sunny Health & Fitness Machines
Our editors independently select the products we recommend. We may earn a commission on items bought through our links. Amazon has a massive Sunny Health & Fitness machine sale, so it’s an excellent time to upgrade that home gym with whatever you’ve been longing for. Seriously, there are so many […]
Study aims to measure the long-term benefits of childhood fitness on heart health
More schools urged to take part in Jump Rope for Heart program to boost student fitness levels. Jump Rope for Heart: Image Credit: Heart Foundation More Australian schools are being urged to sign-up for Jump Rope for Heart in a bid to improve the physical fitness of school aged kids. […]