Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Did you know research has shown that strengthening exercises are both safe and effective for women and men of all ages, including those who are not in perfect health? In fact, people with health concerns—including heart disease or arthritis—often benefit the most from an exercise program that includes lifting weights a few times each week.
Author: C. Small
Effective cardiovascular and strength training are crucial factors in many fitness related goals including athletic goals, weigh/fat loss and overall good health.
As I’ve mentioned in previous articles, overall fitness requires you to combine cardio and strengthening exercises with a well-balanced diet. (To see why, click here.)
Author: C. Small
Hello Everyone.
I just sent some tips to those of you who have subscribed to my email list that I decided to share with others this one time as well.
You know, we all experience interruptions in our exercise and workout schedule every now and then. Holidays, weddings, vacations, injury and illness can all force us to put aside our exercise program for a while.
So how can you keep exercise a priority when your schedule changes? What’s considered too little exercise to maintain your
fitness? How long can you stay on a modified exercise plan without feeling those jeans getting tight around the midsection or hips?
Author: C. Small
Hello Everyone,
The holidays are approaching and I know a lot of you want to burn a few excess pounds so that you will be able to enjoy the turkey, stuffing, pies and so on. And, some of you may still be looking for that max workout program that will give you the ultimate weight loss and fat burning plan.
Well look no further.
Checkout the short video below!
Author: Carolyn Small
Hello Everyone.
I mentioned this in a previous article but I believe it bears repeating: The numbers on your scale do not indicate whether you are fit 
or fat. They only tell you how much you weigh. Far more significant than your total body weight is the composition of your body tissue. (Click here for healthy body fat percents.)
Hello. This is Carolyn Small.
Have you ever loss weight, say 5, 10, 15 pounds or more and still not look good in that new outfit you bought? I know I have. What I’ve learned is that there is a difference between weight loss and fat loss. Some people think like I once did that if they lose weight they will also lose the fat that they want. That’s not necessarily the case. Depending on your particular situation, you may need to lose weight, or fat, or both to reach your fitness goals. By now you may be asking yourself, “What’s the difference” and “Which one do I need to lose?” Well, I’m here to help. Read on.
Author: C. Small
At some point in our lives, 60-80% of all individuals experience lower-back pain (LBP). The condition is disabling to 1-5% of the population. Most cases of LBP occur between the ages of 25 and 60 years, but 12-16 % of children and adolescents are LBP suffers. Males and females are affected equally.
Author: Dr. Lanny Schaffer
Core conditioning is a fitness buzz word these days but few are actually doing it correctly. Many confuse it with abdominal training when in fact the core covers your body from your groin to your shoulders (front, side, back and inside-out). Your core offers stability, balance and flexibility to all your movements. An improperly conditioned core will limit movement capabilities and predispose you to injury whether you are performing every day activities or complex sports movements.
Author: Robert Hicks
Whether you are a fitness enthusiast who wants a high-intensity workout or are like most people who just enjoy the benefits of walking, you can obtain even better benefits using Nordic Walking poles and enjoy the added safety to bones and joints by taking the stress off the body. Everyone who can walk, and even many who have a hard time walking, can go Nordic Walking or Trekking with the use these poles and enjoy this great fitness activity.
Courtesy: National Institute of Environmental and Health Sciences
No one should ever be judged, bullied, or teased about their weight, height, or any other physical characteristic — or for any other reason for that matter! So please let an adult know if that is happening to you or to anyone you know.
