The Benefits of Periodization for Weight Training Gains Have you ever been in a workout rut? You feel less motivated to work out or you’ve reached a plateau in your training. You simply aren’t...
High blood pressure can damage almost every organ in the human body. Over time, it also injures the inner lining of arteries, the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen to tissues. That’s why...
The human body is a well-oiled machine, and it can adapt to almost anything you throw at it. That is important when it comes to your training, whether you’re trying to improve strength, build...
Your life is busy, whether you work at a paid job or stay at home with kids. You have chores to do and errands to run, while somehow finding time to nurture relationships...
There’s nothing like jogging or biking in the great outdoors. Unfortunately, Mother Nature has a way of foiling workout plans with an ill-timed lightning storm or blizzard. Or perhaps you have to keep an...
Exploring the Seven Different Types of Muscular Strength Being strong is important in any sport. Strength allows you to move heavier weights and makes movements in general feel easier. Strength protects you from injury,...
When you visit your physician’s office, do they check your blood pressure in both arms? If not, they should be doing it, especially if you’re over the age of fifty, have diabetes, or smoke....
Going under anesthesia is frightening to many people. It’s scary when you’re not in control! Prior to surgery, anesthesiologists carefully question people about any health problems that you have that might impact your...
Hypertension is one of the most common medical conditions in both men and women, and the incidence increases with age. Many women develop high blood pressure after menopause, but even young women can have...
Exercise is a heart-healthy activity! How do we know this? Studies show that people who work out, especially aerobic exercise, are at a lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and stroke. One way exercise...
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