Aromatherapy essential oils have long been used to treat a variety of conditions from stress and insomnia to burns and infections. Here is a brief guide to the 5 best aromatherapy essential oils. Keep in mind while you can ingest some of these oils does NOT mean that all oils you buy can be ingested. For example, Chamomile oil can …
Which type of cardio is right for you?
Gone are the days when you had to visit the gym before you could make use of a treadmill. It could be even worse when you have to wait your turn to use one, meanwhile you may lose all the motivation to actually get your favorite workout done. Thanks to contemporary times, both youth and adults have a wide array of choices. …
Yoga, Tai Chi, and the State of Zen
Nowadays, people are so conscious about their health and body image. Many people regularly visit the gym for weight training, cardiovascular exercise. Or they simply have friends who share their passion for fitness. Many fitness gyms offer the latest in weight and cardio-machines. Others specialize in special fitness programs or routines. Things like Tai-Bo, Crossfit,, HIIT Training, and even Pole …
Improving Your Cardiovascular and Mental Health
One of the most natural things that a person does every day is to walk. For years, that single act has been linked to improving cardiovascular and mental health. The reason is because, generally, walking is a safe movement that isn’t likely to cause injury. New studies have shown that walking is also a terrific way to improve your mood. …
Your Cardio is a Waste of Time Without This Knowledge
The most important factor for improving cardio-respiratory fitness ( a.k.a. cardio or CR) is the intensity of the workout. Changes in CR fitness are directly related to how “hard” an aerobic exercise is performed. The more energy expended per unit of time, the greater the intensity of the exercise, the greater the effect on cardio-respiratory fitness. If your cardio workout …
Which Type of Cardio Burns Fat Quicker?
Which type of cardio burns body fat faster? Besides weight loss, the motivation for quicker and more efficient fat burning workout is… the faster you burn fat in a workout, the shorter the time you have to spend doing that dreaded cardio exercise. Have you ever wondered which cardio type, low intensity or high intensity, is the better for burning …
Cardio Exercise Machines – Common Cardio Workout Mistakes
Cardio exercise machine workouts are great and fun for burning excess body fat and building good cardiovascular health. These exercises not only help to burn body fat quickly, they will also strengthen your heart and lungs; thus reducing your chances of getting high blood pressure, stroke and heart diseases. Regular cardio exercises can also reduce bad cholesterol and raise the …
Effective Cardio in Only 20 Minutes
The perfect workout routine is one that combines strength training and some form of cardio. The problem is, most people hate doing cardio and will make up any excuse not to do it. A popular excuse is not having enough time. However, this article will show you how you can spend only 20 minutes on a cardio workout and still …
Health and Fitness Essentials: The Cardio-vascular Workout
To accomplish a good cardio-vascular workout all you really need is a good pair of running shoes. Most cardio-vascular exercise needs little or no third party apparatus to help you accomplish your routine. Running, dancing, walking can all be done with no equipment (well, if dancing, then maybe some music would help). Other forms of cardio are step, circuit training, …
Is Your Cardio Routine Doing More Harm Than Good?
It is common to hear fitness professionals and medical doctors prescribe low to moderate intensity aerobic training (cardio) to people who are trying to prevent heart disease or lose weight. Most often, the recommendations constitute something along the lines of “perform 30-60 minutes of steady pace cardio 3-5 times per week maintaining your heart rate at a moderate level”. Before …
The Benefits of Cardio Training
Being fit and healthy is the in thing. Actually, it really never goes out of style. Your body is the most valuable asset you could have in your lifetime. Thus, it is important that you take good care of yourself, particularly your lungs and cardiovascular system. Give them the proper attention they needs. When it comes to maintaining your cardiovascular …
Cardio and Ripped Abs! Why They Are So Important To You
A little known factor that will change your life if you incorporate to your daily living. Feel better, look better, and change your outlook on exercising and fat loss. Cardio tips that will promote a healthy fit body forever. A great way to get you back on track to your fat loss mission is not by doing hundreds of …