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Treadmill Performance predicts mortality -New formula gauges 10-year risk of dying

Analyzing data from 58,000 heart stress tests, Johns Hopkins cardiologists report they have developed a formula that estimates one’s risk of dying.

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Find a Mind-Body-Health Balance for Summer

Spring has finally arrived here, with sunny skies and blooming flowers. The change in temperatures for some, however, may be causing orthopedic conditions like arthritis to flare up. For sufferers of joint and muscle pain, and anyone who is interested in improving their overall health moving into the summer months, the orthopedic specialists some helpful tips.

Magnesium and Testosterone: Get The Facts Magnesium and Testosterone: Get The Facts

Magnesium and Testosterone: Get The Facts

Does Mg really boost testosterone levels and improve athletic performance?

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Jennifer Lopez your new trainer. Are you ready for this?

Jennifer Lopez invites women across the country to join her in “BE THE GIRL” weight loss challenge. Are you ready for this?
 

Too Hot To Handle Too Hot To Handle

Bath bombs – what’s all the fizz about?

If you have never taken a bath using a bath fizzy, you have no idea what you're missing out on. I speak from personal experience when I say I’m a natural born lover of showers, but this is nothing...

How exercises and supplements help arthritis How exercises and supplements help arthritis

How exercises and supplements help arthritis

Arthritis doesn't have to keep you from enjoying life. Learn the latest on the new exercise routine, supplementation and treatments for living well with arthritis.

Six tips for safe strength training | Wellness magazine Six tips for safe strength training | Wellness magazine

Six tips for safe strength training

Strength training isn't just for bodybuilders. Like aerobic exercise, it's important for everybody, and it should be a part of any comprehensive exercise program. 

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A Clean Start: Skratch Labs. Taste. Real. Performance.

Bust your body’s natural performance with these quick nutrients–rich mixes and find the story behind those healthy drink and delicious cookies at Skratch Labs

The World’s Most Fitness Friendly Vacations |Wellness magazine The World’s Most Fitness Friendly Vacations |Wellness magazine

The World’s Most Fitness Friendly Vacations

Even fitness junkies sometimes find it difficult to follow their workout routine while traveling for business or pleasure. After all, exercising in a new environment can be a challenge. 

Back pain managed 5 principles of stretching Back pain managed 5 principles of stretching

Back pain managed 5 principles of stretching.

People can be classified into two categories: those who have back pain and those who will get back pain. But according to Kristian Berg, author of the  Prescriptive Stretching, the inevitability of back pain can be avoided with stretching.

Slow/fast travel

I often think that running is one of the best ways to see a new place. You can explore quickly, dashing between spot to spot, and get your bearings. It’s good for you and the environment – the sort of ultimate slow travel.

Core workout can cause muscle sorenes | Wellness magazine

Core workout can cause muscle sorenes

Many popular workouts that aim to strengthen your arms, legs, and abs give short shrift to many of the muscles that form your body's core (the group of muscles that form the sturdy central link connecting your upper and lower body).  

What do I look for when choosing a yoga class ?| Wellness magazine

What do I look for when choosing a yoga class ?

Think about what you hope to gain from your yoga class. Do you want a vigorous practice that builds strength? Would you prefer a gentle, restorative practice to help you relax ?

That change Will do You Well

You never want to do the same exercises, reps, and sets for each workout.  Shock your muscles into growing and adapting to new stimuli.  Switch up your routines, number of sets and reps for each session.

Individualization guarantees results from any exercise program.

The biggest problem with most current exercise programs is that they are not based on a person's unique body shape, size, physiological response, and, most important, current level of fitness. To get the most out of a program you need to make your effort individualized, and the easiest way to do that is to track your cardiac response to your body's movement of choice.

"14 DAYS WELLNESS SPRING WAKE UP CHALLENGE." | Wellness magazine

WELLNESS MAGAZINE INVITES YOU FOR "14 DAYS WELLNESS SPRING WAKE UP CHALLENGE."

Another diet and a new training routine gave no expected effect? Here is something new: we’ll not only show you the ways to lose some inches around your waist, but we’ll also teach you how to love your new lifestyle and remain happy, healthy and fit for good. STAY WITH US! WE ARE READY TO SHOW YOU THE NEW WAY TO A BETTER LIFE.

Michael Johnson | Wellness Magazine

Michael Johnson talks

"I have always enjoyed motivating people and the Motiv8 app allows me to do just that through a medium that people can use at anytime and when I am not there with them.  It is the perfect way to track your fitness, set fitness goals, and stay motivated to train"  Read more about two recently published smartphone apps from Olympic legend Michael Johnson.

Your genetic disposition

Your genetic disposition plays the leading role in creating the basic shape of your body.

Walk On! Live Strong!

Walking may save your life! A recent study indicated that veterans who walked for exercise on a daily basis had a 50 – 70 percent lower mortality rate than those who didn’t.

Ballet is for Beautiful

All you need is a chair to get beautiful legs like a ballerina. using a chair for balance, perform repetitions of various pliés, relives, and arabesques.

Make a commitment

Design your own personal physical activity program based on movement you enjoy, and schedule it into your week.

The importance of attitude

If you say, "i can’t", you won’t. Belief in your ability to achieve your goals is one of the most important predictors of success.