Saturday, April 20, 2024

Training

No Butts about It: Exercise Helps Smokers Quit

Don’t just kick the habit—exercise it away. Smokers find it easier to quit with the help of an exercise program. Here’s how and why …

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Healthy Habits Trump Metabolism

You’ve heard it used before, the “I have a slow metabolism” explanation. This energy-conversion process is blamed for fatigue, weight gain, and any other stubborn issues with which one seems to struggle. Is your metabolism the culprit for those relentless unshed pounds …

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More Power to You

Energize your fitness efforts. Fuel your workout with nutrients that build muscle, combat fatigue, and may even help shed some pounds ...

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Go the Extra Mile

You’re in a routine. You’re in your groove. You’re on your way to goals. Bam! You sprained your ankle. You gained five pounds. How do you react? Go the extra mile and make it work. When life’s inconveniences (like a pulled muscle or stuck scale) threaten your commitment to wellness, here are some suggestions for operation “mind-over-matter” ...

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When Back Pain Strikes a Nerve

“Ohh, my sciatica!” No other nerve is so popular in discussions, and is usually punctuated with sighs, winces, and the occasional expletive. A gentle workout can help relieve back-breaking pain from the sciatica nerve. Before you pop your next anti-inflammatory, consider alternate pain-reducers …

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