Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exercise. Show all posts

Exercise for stress-relief




There are so many exercise you can perform to help you relief stress. However, in this post, I will share some simple and easy to do exercise that can help you to relief stress after your daily activities and they will not take up much of your time.

The Plough

The exercise combines here stimulates the activity of the thyroid glands; it’s of great help to those with sluggish digestion as it stimulates the peristaltic movement of the bowels. Also an effective

Tips for keeping fit at the Office



As far as most office work goes, a sedentary lifestyle is usually the norm. for most office workers, a larger part of the day is spent n the office and most of the time, behind their desks. Unfortunately, after a tiring day, they usually go home and sit in front of TV. One habit that stand out is the constant sitting and less physical activity.

Apart from the weight issues associated with a sedentary lifestyle, Prof Lasun Emiola of the Department of Physical and Health education, university of Ilorin, kwara State, observed it can result in great increase in hyperkinetic diseases like hypertension, heart disease, stroke and diabetes.

Benefits of The headstand



The head stand is one of the most potent postures. Its often referred to as the “king of the Asanas” because of its manifold mental and physical benefits. Many rightly see it as a panacea for all human ailments. If you have only a short time for practice, and want to maximize the benefits, do the headstand.

Health Equipment For Exercise



Exercise can be very strenuous. Mental stress or disaffection plus exercise may not result in better health. Our mental disposition is important for effective exercise.

Exercise is something that should be enjoyed to make it most effective. In many gyms round the world, the managers add music and television viewing to accompany exercising.  Many aerobic video guides are accompanied by exiting or sweet music. 

Exercise to enhance your sexual ability



Physical fitness is the ability of the body to perform in any given activity. While Sex on its own part is an exercise that involves physical co – ordination of the muscles.

Exercising the body, affects the chemistry of the body such as blood circulation, digestion, building of hormones and enzymes. Our body needs exercise to perform effectively just like what happens in the mechanical world, many machines require periodic activation even when not in actual use they are started always in other to prevent the machine from deterioration and eventually becoming useless. Continual stretching and flexing of the muscles is very vital to good health.

Exercise for the elderly



Is exercise safe for most adults older than 65 years of age? Patience with chronic illness such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and arthritis can exercise safely. Many of these conditions are improved with exercise. If you are not sure whether exercise is safe for you or you are currently inactive, ask your doctor about it.

However, if you want to get start with exercise, it is important to wear loose, comfortable clothing and well fitting, sturdy shoes. Your shoes should have a good arch support, and elevated and cushioned heel to absorb shock.

Nordic Walking for wellness



It is a general rule that we need 10,000 steps a day to achieve optimum health. With our sedentary lifestyles most people do not ‘clock’ a third of this rule. 

Nordic walking is a fitness walking technique that uses specialized poles to create total body work out. It firms up the stomach, chest and arms, as well as strengthens the back.  The poles which are light weight, give power and balance to your stride. It is an effective, easy and fun exercise suitable for all ages and fitness levels. 

Importance of Exercise



There are many reasons why we can find it hard to start exercising. Our everyday lives require less physical activity than in our grandparent’s day, we rely on cars to get around and spend hours sitting in front of computers.




Simple ways to move your body for healthy living



You don’t have to slug it out in a sweaty gym to maintain your fitness. Simply boosting your levels of general daily activities can massively improve your health and energy.

You can start the process of weight loss now by adding a little more activity to your life. If you’re not ready for a structured programmed, start small. Every little bit counts and it all adds up to burning more calories.

Simple ways to live a healthy lifestyle: Exercise



You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean. In general, a healthy person doesn’t smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercise regularly.

This may sound simple.  The trick to healthy living is making small changes,  taking more steps, adding fruits to your cereal, having an extra glass of water. These are just a few ways you can start living healthy without drastic changes.