Fitness Aerobic exercise
Exercise that raises your heart rate, called aerobic exercise, can help you live longer and be healthier. Aerobic exercise can lower health risks, keep off extra pounds, make your heart stronger and lift your mood. It also can lower the risk of death from all causes. Guidelines recommend that healthy adults get at least 150…
Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier
Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthierStrength training is an important part of an overall fitness program. Here’s what strength training can do for you — and how to get started.By Mayo Clinic Staff Want to reduce body fat, increase lean muscle mass and burn calories more efficiently? Strength training to the rescue! Strength training is…
Can you sing while you work out?
Exercise intensity: How to measure itGet the most from your workouts by knowing how to gauge your exercise intensity.By Mayo Clinic Staff When you exercise, are you working hard or hardly working? Exercising at the correct intensity can help you get the most out of your physical activity. You can make sure you’re not pushing…
Walk your way to fitness
Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your healthReady to reap the benefits of walking? Here’s how to get started — and stay motivated.By Mayo Clinic Staff Can you really walk your way to fitness? You bet! Get started today. Know the benefits Physical activity doesn’t need to be complicated. Something as simple as a daily brisk…
How do exercise and arthritis fit together?
Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffnessWhen starting an arthritis exercise program, know what to do and how much to do for best results.By Mayo Clinic Staff Everyone needs exercise, but it’s especially important for people with arthritis. Exercise increases strength and makes moving easier. Exercise reduces joint pain and helps fight tiredness. Of course,…
5 steps to start a fitness program
Fitness program: 5 steps to get startedAre you thinking about starting a fitness program? Good for you! You’re only five steps away from a healthier lifestyle.By Mayo Clinic Staff Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can lower the risk of long-lasting disease…
Why exercise is medicine for high blood pressure
Exercise: A drug-free approach to lowering high blood pressureAn inactive lifestyle can lead to high blood pressure. Discover how small changes in activity can make a big difference.By Mayo Clinic Staff The risk of high blood pressure, also called hypertension, increases with age. But getting some exercise can make a big difference. If your blood…
10 great reasons to love aerobic exercise
Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physicalRegardless of age, weight or athletic ability, aerobic exercise is good for you. See why — then prepare yourself to get moving.By Mayo Clinic Staff Regular aerobic activity, such as walking, bicycling or swimming, can help you live longer and healthier. Need motivation? See how aerobic exercise affects…