Health Tips : How to Determine Your Heart Rate Training Range
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 16 2010
01. Heart Rate Arrange – the Karvonen Formula • Find your Resting Heart Rate (RHR) • Find your Predicted Maximal Heart Rate (HR max) • HR max = 220 – age • Find your Heart Rate Hold (HRR) • HRR = HR max – RHR Find the lower limit of your Heart Rate Training Range [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Aerobic Exercise Recommendations
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 15 2010
0The following recommendations are based on recommendations from the ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Mode Type of exercise – what’s aerobic exercise? Frequency 3 to 5 days each week Duration 20 to 60 minutes of continuous aerobic activity Intensity 50 to 85 percent of maximal aerobic capacity (VO2 max), or 50 to 85 percent [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Tips for Purchasing Athletic Footwear
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 14 2010
0• shoes ought to fit properly • “toe room” – neither the large or little toe extends over the side • heel – snug without pinching or slipping • inside of shoe should be made of firm material to prevent the foot from collapsing inward • arch supports provide good fit, support, and comfort • [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Exercise Clothing
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 13 2010
0How you dress could make a difference in your performance and reduce the risk of injury from hypo or hyperthermia! Cold Weather Activities • Wear several layers of light clothing the allow air circulation • Clothing ought to enable sweat to evaporate • Wool or synthetic material like polypropylene dries quickly • Wear a hat [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Home Exercise Equipment
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 12 2010
0If you pick to workout with specific exercise equipment , you can find a variety of price ranges to fit any budget. Pre-owned equipment is also available through the newspaper or stores that sell used equipment. Make sure your decision about equipment meets your fitness needs! Stationary Bicycles • Prices range from $200-$3500 • More [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Cheap Exercise and Sporting Activities
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 11 2010
0Outdoor • Walking • Jogging • Hiking Indoor • Exercise shows on television • Exercise video tapes • Calisthenics • Jumping rope • Dancing • Stair climbing Sports • Soccer • Basketball
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Getting Fit At Home
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 10 2010
0Exercise does not have to happen in a fitness center or club. You can choose to workout in the comfort, convenience, and privacy of your own home or neighborhood. The key is to do something! Doing anything is better than nothing! Locating the Time for Exercise • Find the time – for one week write [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : The Advantages of Exercise
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 9 2010
0Regular exercise and physical activity are extremelyimportant and advantageous for long-term health and well-being. For a comprehensive resource, see “Physical Activity and Health – A Report of the Surgeon General.” Health Advantages of Exercise and Physical Activity • Decrease the risk of premature death • Reduce the risk of developing and/or dying from heart disease [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Selecting a Personal Trainer
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 8 2010
0Picking the perfect personal trainer can be the difference between a successful fitness program and an unsuccessful program. Be very selective when selecting your personal trainer. Below are FAQs that people looking for personal trainers often ask. Ask yourself these questions to determine when your personal trainer is the best for you. Is the fitness [...]
Continue ReadingHealth Tips : Getting Started With an Exercise Program
By Winston Salem in : Fitness Tips // Sep 7 2010
0Do I need to see my doctor before I start getting in shape? To begin your fitness program safely and effectively, answer the following questions to the best of your knowledge, and follow the directions after this section. If you’re unsure of any answer, it’s recommended that you see a doctor to accurately determine the [...]
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