High Blood Pressure

Often is called the silent killer because many people don't even know they have it.This disease claims many lives in the United States each year.Some factors that put one at risk for high blood pressure are not within a person's control.These include age,race,heredity,and gender .Risk factors that can be controlled include obesity, alcohol use, sodium intake,oral contraceptive use, stress, and physical inactivity.High blood pressure puts people at risk for heart attack, stroke,and kidney failure.Medication often is used to control high blood pressure, but people also can lower blood pressure through lifestyle adjustments, just as Robert did.

Thinking About Dieting ? Take This Test Before Starting

Goals and Attitudes.
For the first two question, score 1-for not at all,2 slightly, 3-somewhat 4-quite , 5-extremely.Compared with previous attempts, how motivated to loss weight are you this time ? How certain are you that you will stay committed to a weight loss program for the time it will take to reach your goal?Consider all outsider stress in your life (work,family obligations, etc.). To what extent can you tolerate the effort required to stick to a diet ? Score 1-for cannot, 2-can somewhat, 3-uncertain, 4-can tolerate well, 5- can easily.

Pain Reduction

Soon or latter, every athlete experiences pain from traumatic injury, or soreness of muscle and joints due to overuse.But to "train through pain" is an idea whose time has passed.To train through pain is an unnecessary and barbaric cruelty that can damage bodily tissues, and end athletic careers.

Osteoporosis

If those in the fitness industry think that the number one epidemic in the US is heart disease, think again .Currently .one out of two women in this country over the age of 60 has osteoporosis -a gradual loss of bone . It is the number one women's health concern today.It is also great news for those in the exercise business because, like adult onset diabetes, diet and exercise may be the therapy of choice for condition.

7 Reason To Be Thankful For Fitness

You give time , sweat , and (sometimes) tear at the gym . New pay homage to everything you workout gives back a better body , a longer life , and much more!

Say Good Bye To Belly Fat

Stand sideways with confidence!this walking workout no dieting required will melt off up to 5inches and 13pounds in 4 week.

Vegetarian Athletes

The vegan diet is the most restrictive type of vegetarian diet and puts the vegan athlete at greatest risk for vitamin and mineral deficiencies.Vegan athletes, therefore, need to pay careful attention to their food and supplement choices in order to ensure they meet the Dietary Reference Intakes for vitamins and minerals that are essential for optimal performance and good health.