Physical fitness over 40 is really not too different from physical fitness at any other age. The real difference comes in when you believe you are still 16 and can leap tall buildings in a single bound. In other words, getting back into shape takes a bit longer and requires ...
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Men’s fitness over 40 is a bit different than fitness over 40 in a generic sense. Men have different goals, aspirations and body types than women. These issues have to be addressed or goals won’t be achieved. To start, men have more muscle mass than women do and by nature, ...
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he 5 articles on physical fitness are the major and minor components of physical fitness, the definition of physical fitness, program development and the 5 myths of physical fitness. They begin with a definition of physical fitness. What is it? Physical fitness is often split ...
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There are five components of physical fitness which insurance companies and trainers measure. These components of physical fitness are important to the overall evaluation of health. It is like fine-tuning a racing engine. You wouldn’t add diesel fuel to an engine that requires ...
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Eating a heart healthy diet is often the goal of patients who have discovered they have coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, or another of the heart conditions. Unfortunately, although a heart healthy diet will help to delay the inevitable, if they had begun earlier ...
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We’re all aware that staying healthy and fit requires that we attain a balanced diet, get lots of exercise, and also stay away from unhealthy lifestyle habits like smoking, excessive alcohol intake, drugs and others. Those who practice good nutrition, hygiene and regular exercise, ...
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Fiber is one of the main ingredients of healthy eating. If the body isn’t getting the required amounts of natural fiber, the person may be prone to disorders such as constipation, gas pain, and worse colon cancer. For those who are looking to have a healthy eating plan, fiber ...
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Most of us are aware that eating less burgers, fries, pizzas and fried foods helps to improve our heart, and our overall health. However, eating more healthy food options can do more than just reduce cholesterol levels, or keep the heart healthy. Eating healthy foods also helps ...
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With cardiovascular diseases and obesity rates soaring in the US and the industrialized world, man teenagers and adults are slowly turning to vegetarian diets as a major step towards achieving a healthy lifestyle. Unlike most of us who regularly munch on meat and dairy products, ...
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As the old adage goes, “you are what you eat”. If your regular diet consists of fat and cholesterol-rich foods, you may run the risk of developing dreadful diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and more. According to nutrition experts, healthy eating starts with learning ...
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We are told that we need to eat healthy in order for our bodies to be healthier. Most of us would agree that we need to eat foods that are better for us such as whole grains, lean meats, nuts, seeds, vegetables and fruits as well as low-fat dairy products. It is difficult ...
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The importance of eating healthily is known to us all. Without the right diet, it is hard to live the life we would all like to, keeping energy levels high and being able to do the things we enjoy. However, it is not all about the physical benefits of a healthy diet. Eating ...
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Today's families are busy. As soon as the day begins, kids and parents alike are on the run?going to work, to school and then off to after school activities. When everyone is running in different directions, it is no wonder why it is hard for children to learn to eat healthy. ...
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It is generally accepted that vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet, although in our childhood we are frequently of a frame of mind that seems to suggest that they are the most boring part of our diet. Childhood memories of being told that we can't have dessert ...
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As you plan to eat a healthier diet, you may read about all kinds of diets and fads. Of course, you will want to make sure that you read the eating plans. Most of these will cut out high sugar foods and foods that are high in carbs and sugar. However, you may be surprised ...
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