There’s a lazy caveman inside your head telling you to keep packing down that fat and to skip that workout. Here’s how to outsmart him.
A Bike Book for Everybody
WHEN Richard Ballantine wrote his best-selling guide to bicycling back in 1972, bikes were heavy. Simple geared contraptions viewed mainly as a hip alternative to environmentally unfriendly auto travel. They’ve come a long way since then, and Ballantine’s updated work,…
Prevent Leg Injuries
If, like many a star-crossed professional athlete, you seem to suffer from more than your fair share of leg injuries specifically, injuries occurring between the knee and the ankle, such as an Achilles tendon strain, Achilles tendinitis or stress fractures-it…
Avoid the Heart Burn
ALTHOUGH fit guys are less likely to experience heartburn than their big-bellied brethren, exercise itself can sometimes trigger an indigestion attack. Before you say, I can’t believe lifted the whole thing, University of New Mexico exercise physiologist Robert Robergs, Ph.D.…
Heart Healthy Housework
DO YOU DREAD DOING CHORES? Here’s a surefire procrastination buster: A report from Indiana University concludes that around-the-house activities like cleaning and gardening actually help lower blood pressure. Researchers examined 28 people, ages 42 to 63, and determined that four…
Water Fitness Equipment
There’s a boatload of gear available to enhance your water workout. Swim socks protect your feet while running, while paddies, webbed gloves and barbells increase resistance. The equipment is optional (the water itself provides you with great resistance), but the…
Water Works, Even When You’re Healthy
Water has long been used to help rehabilitate sports injuries, but healthy athletes can also dive in to supplement their training. “Working out in water is great for building cardiovascular capacity and muscle strength, and it’s a great complement to…
Treadmill Buying Basics
Treadmills are a large investment financially and in your fitness, therefore much thought and preparation should go into the purchase of your new treadmill. Having your treadmill motor blow up or your belt warp severely after only a few months…
Brain Research Shows That Diet and Exercise are Keys to Living Well
“An old adage says that aging is a state of mind, but new research is beginning to prove it.“ As brain research advances, experts are finding that some of the physical and mental changes normally associated with aging may not…
Seniors on Muscle Beach? You’re Never Too Old to Get Fit
(ARA) – If you think you’re too old to benefit from a fitness regimen that includes weight training, think again. Seven years ago, Beatrice Maullin read about the Crown Valley Senior Olympics competition in her hometown of Pasadena, Calif. She…