fitness

The phrase "treading water" has a negative connotation that implies stagnation or lack of progress. But that's not true with respect to exercise. Treading water takes stamina and is good for the heart, and, as water polo players know, it…

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program divided into phases, which is prescribed by a cardiologist for individuals at risk for (or following) conditions such as heart attack, bypass surgery, and other cardiac problems. Cardiac rehab is…

High heart rate is a problem that needs to be fixed because it can lead to bigger health-related issues. The best way to find out if your heart rate is too high is to check your pulse either manually or by using a heart rate monitor. Your…

When a bodybuilder, boxer or MMA fighter wants to meet a target weight for a fight or competition, he undergoes a specialized workout regimen to meet that goal. Working out in a sweat suit, the athlete can reduce body weight by 10 pounds in…

A mini trampoline provides a low-impact but effective workout that can tone your lower body and help you burn calories to lose weight. Rebounding, as jumping on a mini tramp is called, can be adapted to most workout levels and may be found…

Thumping dance music fills the room as choreographer and fitness leader Chalene Johnson leads you in “Turbo Jam’s” high-energy routines designed to tone your body and burn calories. The two-DVD set presents five workouts in a combination of…

You can burn stomach fat day and night whether you are playing or sleeping. You can burn stomach fat every moment of every day. To burn fat constantly you will need to build up fat burners called muscles. The more muscle you build, the more…

Getting the right size frame for your height is probably the most asked question when trying to find the right road bike size to fit your frame. Though there are many aspects to getting the right fit for your road bike, the first one is…

Jump ropes have long been associated with elementary-school recess games or agility training for boxers. A quality jump rope can be as inexpensive as $2 but can allow you to build some extreme cardiovascular endurance. Jump roping…

If your goal is to lose weight or to maintain a healthy weight, skating is an intense cardio exercise that burns significant calories. How many calories you burn depends on your weight and on how long and hard you exercise. Create a…