Regular exercise is vital to health at any age, but it’s especially important as we get older and become more prone to joint and muscle injuries. Often, when people think of exercise, the first thing that comes to mind is aerobic training such as walking, running or cycling. While cardio exercise should be part of…

Dancing is a total body workout that isn’t just a great way to get in shape, it’s also an excellent mood booster. Dancing raises your heart rate and uses virtually every muscle group in your body. Some types of dance are more vigorous than others, but no matter what you choose, you will be doing…

With the birth of fitness trackers like Fitbit, Apple Watch, Garmin… it seems a new phenomenon has arrived that means getting your 10,000 steps in each day to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But why 10,000? What’s the significance of this number? In truth, there is no significance. It seems that 10,000 is an arbitrary number,…

If you have been hitting the gym for regular workouts and watching your nutrition, but you still struggle to lose weight, it may be time to add some weights to your routine. There is a misconception that adding weights to your workout will make you “bulk up”, but the opposite is actually true. Incorporating weight…