by Robin JohnsonCardio Exercises You Can Do at Home You do not need a treadmill, home gym or expensive equipment to get a good cardiovascular workout. For many people, exercising at home is simply easier. There is no drive to the gym, no membership fee and no need to work around someone else’s schedule. A small area […]
by Robin JohnsonFamily of Teen Athlete Calls for Greater CPR Training and AED Access Sudden cardiac arrest is something most people associate with older adults. It can be especially difficult to recognize when the person who collapses is a healthy, active teenager. That was the tragedy faced by the family of Morgan Wilson, a 17-year-old student-athlete from […]
by Robin JohnsonA commentary recently released by the Mayo Clinic argues that CPR training in high school could be a crucial addition to the curriculum – allowing children to understand the benefits of caring for others and learn new ways to save lives. Recently, the number of U.S. states that have begun to consider cardiopulmonary resuscitation training […]
by Robin JohnsonExercise and physical activity can be essential for helping to you to stay more energetic, independent and healthy as you grow older. Most adults over the age of sixty-five spend around ten hours or more either lying or sitting down every day. This establishes them as the most sedentary group. However, they can pay a […]
by Robin JohnsonEngaging in physical activity does not have to be a strenuous task in order for you to experience the health benefits that you’re looking for. Cardiovascular exercise helps individuals to maintain muscles, healthy bones, and joints, as well as aiding in the control of a recommended weight and reducing body fat. Before you can get […]
by Robin JohnsonMost of us know how important healthy living is, however that doesn’t mean that it’s always going to be easy. For some people, the prospect of getting fit, engaging in regular exercise and eating right will come naturally. However, for those who are already overweight, or large enough that doing the exercises thinner people do […]
by Robin JohnsonIn all honesty, as a new mother, you may find that exercising and getting back into shape fitness-wise is not the first thing on your mind. However, this doesn’t mean that figuring out how to become more physically active isn’t worthwhile. In fact, learning how to exercise regularly after you have given birth could be […]
by Robin JohnsonPlenty of people decide at one point or another that it is time for them to start taking their health and fitness more seriously. When this happens, they may choose to improve their dietary choices, or engage in more regular physical activity, however, preferably, they will consider engaging in both. Whether you have been […]
by Robin JohnsonCardiorespiratory fitness, when combined with muscle endurance, strength, body composition and flexibility make up the five most crucial components of physical health and fitness. Often referred to as aerobic, endurance or cardio exercise, cardiorespiratory activities, this form of exercise relies upon the ability of your body to provide yourself with enough oxygen to engage in […]
by Robin JohnsonKeeping yourself physically active through regular exercise routines, and ensuring the proper nourishment of your body with a healthy diet can lead to a host of wonderful benefits, including happiness, increased energy, improved health, and even extra years of life. Diet and exercise are essential when determining a person’s overall health, and making the careful […]
by Robin JohnsonOver 40% of all reports regarding energy drinks and U.S. poison control centers involve instances of children beneath the age of six suffering from severe neurological and cardiac symptoms, according to a study presented by the Scientific Sessions of the American Heart Association in 2014. The somewhat excessive representation of youths is worrying, concerning the […]
by Robin JohnsonThe first surprise I learned was that the biggest killer of women in America was actually heart disease, not breast cancer, as many believe.
by Robin JohnsonThe AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) was introduced to the public over thirty years ago, designed to administer a potentially life-save electric jolt to the failing heart of a victim in order to restore a regular rhythm. The fact that most of us spend a large portion of our days within the work place makes it […]