Saturday, November 7, 2009

‘Cardio’ News

Realistic New Year’s Resolutions

Realistic New Year’s Resolutions

Friday, December 19, 2008 5:54

It’s no secret Americans have some unhealthy habits, but new information gathered from My Wellness Scorecard, a free online tool at www.lifesupplemented.org, highlights some unusual results. Of the 3,000-plus site visitors who have taken the Scorecard since September, more than one-third do not have a regular exercise routine, less than ...

Bodybugg Gets and Upgrade

Bodybugg Gets and Upgrade

Friday, December 12, 2008 5:05

24 Hour Fitness is helping people reach their fitness and weight loss goals in the New Year with an updated version of the bodybugg calorie management system. This high-tech system has been used by contestants on NBC’s popular reality series “The Biggest Loser” for the past three seasons, and has ...

Stroller Pushing Safety Tips

Stroller Pushing Safety Tips

Monday, December 8, 2008 4:42

With increased utilization of jogging strollers, baby carriers, and bike trailers, healthcare professionals stress the importance of safe practices to protect children from spinal cord injuries. Doctors at the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, a not for profit organization providing education and awareness, points out that spinal cord injuries are more ...

Lose Weight This Winter on Vacation

Monday, November 24, 2008 4:55

If you are looking for a winter vacation spot with some of the best hiking and skiing trails to wipe away calories, let me introduce you to the Northernaire Resort and Spa in Three Lakes, WI is one of the top destinations for winter recreation. Nestled in the Nicolet National ...

Small Steps Add Up to Better Health

Small Steps Add Up to Better Health

Friday, November 7, 2008 6:58

Even during rough economic times and an ongoing obesity epidemic, there is good news to be had: small increases in physical activity can reduce healthcare costs. You don't need six-pack abs to gain the medical savings associated with better health.

Personal Training Discovers Success

Personal Training Discovers Success

Thursday, November 6, 2008 6:36

With the myriad of gyms and fitness centers across the country, it is understandable if residents become frustrated with finding the organization that is right for them. Not to mention that joining is just the beginning – actually reaching the fitness goals is another challenge.

Runners Get Personal on World Run Day

Runners Get Personal on World Run Day

Thursday, October 30, 2008 8:49

Fitness runners, scattered across hundreds of US cites, can help celebrate World Run Day in “their own way” this November 9th. For the event, each runner decides where they’ll run and what charity they’ll donate to. Already, over 1200 runners in the USA have registered for the event. Their course ...

Where to Find Your Pulse

Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:29

In the health world, a person's pulse is the throbbing of their arteries. It can be palpated in any place that allows for an artery to be compressed against a bone, such as at the neck (carotid artery), at the wrist (radial artery), behind the knee (popliteal artery), on the ...