Atherosclerosis - Blocking or Narrowing of the Arteries

Atherosclerosis can affect arteries anywhere in the body, but most life threatening is when it blocks up the heart arteries or the arteries supplying blood and oxygen to the brain. No artery in the body is safe from atherosclerosis and may effect: the heart, the brain, the legs and intestines. There are often no early symptoms of athersclerosis, the first perhaps being a heart attack. It is vital therefore that you are aware of the risk factors and make lifestyle changes where possible to minimize your risk of atherosclerosis and other associated conditions.

Hurricanes Considerations for Cardio Vascular and Isometric Exercising

During the 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season you can expect large catastrophic and large category storms and hurricanes. If a large hurricane comes your way and you realize that evacuation is not such a good idea because

Being Healthy Can be Fun

Keep your children fit and healthy by having them do fun aerobic activities

Improve Your Workout With The Right Cross Training Clothes

Choosing the right cross training clothes is not so much about fashion as about practicality and the need to function efficiently and keep yourself warm, dry and free from perspiration.

Aerobics - Let Me See You Sweat

Aerobics is a dance within an exercise. But you must keep up the pace in order to reap the benefits.

When Was The Last Time You Warmed Up Your Lungs Before You Went On A Run?

Have you ever noticed people getting ready for any sporting event, to get the best performance from their bodies they always warm it up first to get the blood flowing. But what about the lungs?

Aerobic vs Anaerobic: What's All the Controversy About

Which energy pathway to train, aerobic or anaerobic, is a source of much controversy. To me, the answer is simple.

Burn Calories On A Treadmill: 3 Ways To Burn More Calories On A Treadmill

Want to blast the amount of calories burned on your treadmill? Here are 3 easy ways to burn calories on a treadmill.

Jogging - All Around Benefits

At the age of 23, I became over weight. I was unhappy with myself and my life. I decided that I needed to do something to get rid of the excess baggage. I joined a weight club in hopes that it would encourage me to diet and exercise in order to get the weight off. The weight club helped, but not enough, I had to come up with a better plan.

Hill Training: Why All Runners Should Do It

Why, how and where distance runners should do hill Training

How To Perform Cardio-Boxing For Super Fitness

Ever wondered why most sports scientists agree that cardio-boxing is one of the best forms of exercise available, In this article we will have a look at the benefits and how to peform the cardio and the boxing.

Rebounding To Better Health

Ever heard of rebounding? Rebounding is a fun way to get great exercise using small controlled movements on a mini trampoline.

Body Sensing for Maximum Results

Did you know your mind may not be in tune with your body's abilities and this might be the ONLY reason you are not in the shape you want to be in? You may want to run a marathon, but your body is only ready for a 10K. You may want to run 4 laps around the track, but your body is only ready to run 1 1/2 and walk the other 2 1/2.