Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
Weight loss exercise could bolster emotional resilience
Starting a weight loss exercise regime could do more than simply help you shed those excess pounds – it could improve your emotional wellbeing as well. According to the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) UK, taking regular exercise can help maintain the balance of the body's "emotional chemicals". Ann McCracken, chair of ISMA UK, said….
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SAD ‘can be reduced with exercise and healthy foods’
Eating healthily and continuing with weight loss regimes – or starting one up – could be the best way to beat seasonal affective disorder (SAD), according to one expert. Dr Pam Spurr, a behaviour expert, said in an article for the Sun that it is important to get outside as often as possible in autumn….
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Exercising with children could help new mums
New mums looking for a fun way of slimming could consider setting up a group based on an American trend. Fitness expert Emily Christie told the Kansas City Star she recently decided to begin a set of classes called Stroller Strides. This incorporates pushing the baby around in a pram or buggy while also doing….
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Could film-related rambling be the ideal way to lose weight?
Film fans in the London area could lose weight this autumn without even realising it if they take part in a series of special events. The Ramblers is once again hosting its Films on Foot Festival, which will take place between October 12th and 27th in 2011. One walk will take place each day to….
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Zumba could be fun for all ages
People looking to lose weight fast while also having fun have been pointed towards taking Zumba classes. Instructor Damara Lopez told the Edmonton Journal that the Latin-inspired form of exercise encourages people to come along, have a party and forget that they are actually working out and burning calories. She said she gets people of….
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Experts suggest why exercise cuts heart disease risk
A team of experts believe they have found the biological reason why exercise cuts a person's risk of heart disease as well as helping them to lose weight. Scientists at Harvard University examined a number of people to see if they could find out why doing three hours' worth of vigorous exercise a week decreases….
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Hula-hooping ‘is a great way to lose weight’
Anyone on the lookout of a new, fun way to lose weight could consider joining a hula-hooping class. Personal trainer Karen Marzec teaches people how to keep fit using the popular tools and she told the Chicago Tribune that they are a great way of toning your body, improving core strength and burning plenty of….
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People jogging in autumn ‘need to pay attention to safety’
Anyone hoping to lose weight fast through jogging outdoors might need to think a bit more carefully about safety now that autumn is here. Britain may be enjoying unseasonably hot temperatures at present, but former army chief safety officer Bob Ballagh pointed out in an article for Peachtree Corners Patch that the mornings and evenings….
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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: I do lots of exercise to look this good
Anyone hoping to lose weight and look a bit like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley may have to make sure they do plenty of exercise. Speaking to Grazia magazine, the actress and model explained that it takes quite a bit of hard work to look so good – and she even has personal trainers in London, New York….
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Could married people struggle to lose weight more than singles?
Married people may be less likely to lose weight than their single counterparts because they do not do as much exercise on average. This is according to a new study done at Loughborough University for the Department of Health, which found that spouses often do not get the 150 minutes of physical activity a week….
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