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No Time to Exercise? Try a HIIT Workout
A common reason for not exercising is lack of time. However, to stay healthy, we need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily, assuming we exercise 5 days a week. I would love to spend half an hour exercising daily, but that is practically impossible because I have work...
When Will I See Results? Lessons from the Acorn
Starting a new diet or an exercise program, we often wonder, "When will I see results?" Or "When will I lose 10, 20, or even 100 pounds?" "When will I see those toned arms or 6-pack abs?" "When will my blood pressure, blood glucose, or cholesterol be back to normal?"...
10 Ways Exercise Can Improve Your Quality of Life
What is quality of life? We often hear of "improved quality of life" in different contexts. For example, a job may promise an improved quality of life. Or a medication may be touted to improve your quality of life by treating a specific condition. Or you may have...
10 Tips to Prevent Exercise Injuries
Earlier this year, I sustained an injury to my right shoulder from exercise. Twenty years of regular exercise, and this was the most significant injury I ever sustained. What could I have done differently to prevent this? Watching fitness enthusiasts, whether in...
12 Ways to Avoid Exercise Burnout
“What is the secret to exercising regularly and consistently? I know exercise is good for me, and I feel great when I exercise regularly. However, I get tired and bored after a while. Day by day, I find myself drifting away from a life of regular physical activity....
Are You Performing the Right Exercises for Your Personality Type?
Have you ever wondered why some people start an exercise program and stick with it while others quit along the way? Why are some people very passionate about their exercise routines while others cannot find the motivation to exercise? The truth is, you are more likely...
Change your Mindset towards Exercise
I used to be that lady who would drive around the Walmart parking lot for 10 minutes, looking for a parking space close to the entrance. God forbid that I park further and endure the 5-minute walk to the door! Unfortunately, many women follow this trend that...
Exercise: A Path to Better Health for Women Over Forty
How is exercise a path to better health for women over forty? Let’s consider this. If you are a woman in your forties or older, you, or someone close to you, has at least one of these conditions: 1) Prediabetes/Diabetes 2) High Blood Pressure 3) High Cholesterol...
12 Reasons Every Woman Over 40 Should Strength Train
Strength training involves exercising muscles against resistance to build muscle mass, strength, and endurance. Incorporating strength training into your health and fitness regimen will help create a healthier, happier you. Strength training not only builds stronger muscles but helps build a stronger heart and a smarter and more confident you. If you are a woman over 40 and on the fence about strength training, here are 12 reasons to make you jump over that fence.