Nov
02
Filed Under (Fitness) by admin on 02-11-2009

Walking is the core activity in most exercise plans for older adults. It is, by far, the most common and popular form of physical activity for older adults. Several studies suggest that regular physical activity among older adults can prevent much loss of muscle mass.

Walking is the core activity in most exercise plans for older adults. It is, by far, the most common and popular form of physical activity for older adults. Walking reduces the risks of death and heart disease, as well as the risk of falling. Of course, some older adults prefer other forms of aerobic activity, such as swimming, biking, pilates, yoga, dancing, and racket sports.



Oct
09
Filed Under (Health) by admin on 09-10-2008

All about why you need the best Chromium supplements available.

Imagine this scenario: your physician tells you that you have become glucose intolerant, and that you are in the pre-stage of type 2 diabetes.

You know that this is a serious condition that usually strikes adults over age 50. If untreated, it can result in limb amputation, blindness or even death.

Your physician tells you that NOW is the time to do everything you can to regulate glucose (sugar) levels in your body through a healthy eating style and perhaps using a chromium supplement.



Jun
03
Filed Under (Health) by admin on 03-06-2008

Building Core Muscle Strength Reduces Lower Back Pain

It is well known that a strong core to the body distributes the stresses of weight bearing and protects the back. This is also referred to as core stability whose goal is to maintain a solid foundation and transfer energy from the centre of the body out to the limbs.

 

Strengthening the core muscles reduces back pain and it has been shown that weak and unbalanced core muscles are linked with low back pain. Stronger, balanced core muscles help maintain appropriate posture and reduce strain on the spine.