Motivators

As we bid a not-so-fond farewell to summer’s sweltering temperatures, it’s time to double our efforts to promote physical fitness.

Fall, like spring, marks an ideal season for taking up a new exercise program. It’s not too hot, not too cold, and autumn’s natural beauty adds a little extra incentive for moving it outside.

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You can’t trust anyone these days, they say. But for the sake of your health, says one new study, maybe you should.

University of Missouri researchers have found that people who trust their neighbors have better self-reported health.

Says study author Eileen Bjornstrom, “Because human beings engage in interpersonal comparisons in order to gauge individual characteristics, it … Continue Reading »

Not all workouts are created equal.

It’s a frustrating fact of life when you’re trying to find an exercise routine that fits your abilities, schedule, and fitness level and is also capable of giving you the results you’re looking for. But sampling off the exercise buffet is not only OK, it’s helpful.

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When you’re trying to lose weight through diet and exercise, every little bit of encouragement helps.

And what’s more encouraging to a dieter than hearing that they’re burning more calories than they think they are?

It’s true. Even people who are steadfast in keeping track of their calories in and calories out don’t factor in those that … Continue Reading »

You’re always on the lookout for tips and tricks that will help you in your quest to get your employees committed to fitness, right?

And once they’ve taken steps in that direction, your concern becomes how to keep them on track.

Arguably one of the best ways to do so is food and fitness tracking. Whether they … Continue Reading »

The good news: Americans are doing more walking and biking than they were a decade ago. The not-so-good news: Not much more.

The increase translated to about 9 extra miles per year, which is not quite the dramatic change it would take to put a significant dent in the obesity epidemic or our nation’s overall health.

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When people decide to lose weight, they want to see results fast.

Unfortunately for them, the most effective and healthy way to drop pounds and keep them off takes something that many of us don’t have enough of: patience.

You’re not going to wake up to a slim and sleek new you after a day or two … Continue Reading »

Giving your iPod a workout while you’re getting yours may be more than just a way to pass the time.

Results of a new study shows that listening to music while exercising may boost your brain power.

The researchers found that people performed twice as well on a verbal fluency test after working out to music as … Continue Reading »

It’s easy to say money isn’t everything when you have some.

Sure, we all agree that family, friends, a good job, clothing, shelter, air to breathe … those are all good things. But when you start to think about clothing and sheltering that family, splitting an occasional pizza with those friends, and breathing that air somewhere … Continue Reading »

If your dog is overweight, you may need more exercise.

New research published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health shows that among dog owners who took their furry friends for regular walks, the majority (60%) met the federal guidelines for regular, moderate or vigorous physical activity.

As reported by the New York Times, the survey … Continue Reading »