Build a Versatile Home Gym for Less Than $70 with These Four Items
Whether or not you have a gym membership, having a few pieces of exercise equipment at home can be handy in situations where leaving home to exercise is not feasible. As a matter of fact, you don't need a lot of equipment and space in order to have productive workouts at home. With a few versatile pieces you can exercise right in your living room. When choosing exercise equipment for home there are a few factors to consider: - Cost of purchase and maintenance - Ease of assemb
5 Reasons why Exercise is Especially Important for Seniors
As we age, maintaining fitness becomes more important, while seeming more elusive. Being surrounded by images of young people promoting fitness makes it seem like exercise and fitness are for the younger crowd only, but nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, staying active and fit is just as beneficial, if not more so, for seniors. Here is why: 1. Resistance training prevents loss of muscle mass Maintaining muscle mass and strength is important for the ability to p
Exercises for Days You don't Have Time to Exercise
Hey, I get it. You live a busy life. But don't let that be an excuse to skip workouts. On days you know you can't make it to the gym, try these multitask-friendly exercises: Squats (static or dynamic) The squat is one of the best exercises for strengthening the lower extremities. To make it extra challenging without the use of weights, try a 60 s static squat. When: While brushing your teeth, cooking, on the phone, waiting for the microwave to beep, or watching TV. Main muscl
Swap the Car for a Bike
Living in LA has made me stay at home more than any other city I have lived in. Just the thought of getting in the car only to battle traffic, and then having to look for parking at my destination is often enough to make me stay at home. So after doing the driving thing for years, I decided to try a different approach - cycling. Since I started cycling to work and running errands by bike, my quality of life has improved. Here is why: A bike is easier to maneuver in traffic Ty
The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part Two: How to Lose it - A Systematic Guide to Weight Loss
Need to lose weight but don’t know where to start? This is a step by step guide to help you plan for success: 1. See your health care provider If you are currently sedentary and planning to adopt an active lifestyle it’s a good idea to see your doctor prior to getting started. Based on your current health status you will be given the go-ahead, or you may be given some restrictions to follow. This may seem trivial, but it’s especially important to follow this advice if you hav
The Dangers of Belly Fat, Part One: How to Prevent It
Belly fat, also called abdominal or central obesity in its advanced form, is the type of overweight that is the most likely to endanger one’s health. Carrying extra weight in the midsection is associated with a myriad of metabolic and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. diabetes, stroke, heart and arterial disease) as well as a number of cancers, and increased mortality risk. (1) Interestingly, it is estimated that if every adult around average weight in the US reduced their body m
5 Suggestions for an Active LA Vacation (or Staycation)
Are you planning a trip to Los Angeles, looking to hit up some local fitness spots? Or maybe you're a local who has yet to discover some of the most popular fitness destinations in our beautiful city? These places and activities may be right up your alley: Gold’s Gym Venice and Muscle Beach "The Mecca of bodybuilding" attracts tourists and muscleheads alike, and the Venice boardwalk offers plenty of interesting sights. Head to Gold's Gym for a workout and some fitness inspira
