Tuesday, February 15, 2011

It's all good!

Scientists have discovered that running is the fountain of youth, it provides with helth and well-being. The biggest beneits come from exercise like running.

Look ahead >People who run more than 35 miles a week are 54 percent less likely to suffer vision loss than those who cover 10 miles a week.

Keep  the beat >Runners who run 10 miles or more weekly are 39 percent less likely to have high-blood-pressure and high-cholesterol levels than those who limit themselves to running 3 miles.


Build bone >Running strengthens bones better than other aerobic activities. In an investigation conducted in the University of Missouri, researchers found out that 63% of the cyclists had low bone density and only 19% of the runners did.

Think fas t> People who work out, make fewer mistakes, concentrate better, and are more productive than the ones who dont.

Stay sharp> Women who were active as teenagers were less likely to develop dementia later in life.


COLLEGE STUDENTS WHO EXERCISE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES 7 DAYS A WEEK HAVE HIGHER GPA'S THAN THOSE WHO ARE SEDENTARY.

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

9 things you didn´t know about exercise

Studies and experts have been able to explain the most common inquiries about exercise. Take this fact/fiction quiz and learn how to work your body to feel & look great!

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/fitness-test?cm_mmc=AD_Newsletter-_-2011_Jan_24-_-Abs_Diet-_-readon

Should you run or do strength training to burn more calories?
Is cellulite eliminated with exercise?
Are crunches really the best way to get a flat stomach?
Should you leave the gym aside to do homework or do homework afterwards?
Is there a specific time in the day when you should exercise?
Is running a marathon risky?
Do you think lifting weights quickly helps you burn more? Think again.
Are your prerun stretches efficient?
Should you check your weight to know if you´re healthy?