by mg_user | Apr 4, 2014 | Fitness
Whether you are an athlete, a recreational exerciser or simply enjoy exercising occasionally, balance training is equally important to your health and wellbeing. Many people do not pay attention to their balance ability until they are faced with a situation such as a...
by mg_user | Apr 4, 2014 | Fitness
When you don’t get enough sleep, you’re not operating at your best; sleep-deprivation can leave you feeling foggy, lethargic, and irritable. But what exactly does “enough” sleep mean? According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults aged 26 to 64 need between 7 and...
by mg_user | Mar 14, 2014 | Fitness
You might have heard the old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but did you know that now adding weight training to your cardio routine can keep the doctor away too?A new study from the University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research...
by mg_user | Feb 24, 2014 | Fitness
Hip replacement surgery is an extremely common orthopedic procedure. Its success rate is extremely high and your likelihood of returning to regular, healthy and pain-free hip function is too. But this doesn’t mean that recovery is instantaneous or automatic. In order...
by mg_user | Feb 11, 2014 | Fitness
For the elderly, staying active is a crucial part of the aging process. Senior citizens find themselves in a “use it, or lose it” situation – if they do not stay active they will lose the muscle mass and aerobic ability they need to stay active as...
by mg_user | Jan 31, 2014 | Fitness
Study after study has found that physical and mental exercise is a key component of longevity, maintaining health during old age, and helping seniors to prevent the onset of dementia and depression. Creating a lifestyle that is filled with physical activity and mental...