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Keeping fit and healthy is very important. Each age group has his own fitness activity in the midst of everyday life. It is, however, important to understand that not everyone has the same level of fitness and health. So each individual has to create an exercise regime based on his baseline health and fitness level. Doing so will prevent injury and even potential risk to life. I can set up a program designed specifically just for you.

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Circuit Training

Circuit Training
Looking for a way to combine your fitness routine with some new energy and excitement? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just getting started with physical activity, circuit training is a great way to challenge your body in a variety of ways while boosting the fun factor.

What Is Circuit Training?
A typical circuit training workout includes about 8-10 exercise stations. After completing a station, instead of resting, you move quickly to the next station. A muscular strength and endurance circuit alternates muscle groups, such as upper body, lower body and core, so little or no rest is needed in between stations. You can combine aerobics with strength in a circuit too. This type of circuit alternates 1-2 sets of resistance exercise (body weight, free weights, dumbbells, kettle bells, bands, etc.), with brief bouts of cardiovascular exercise (jogging in place, stationary cycling, rowing, etc.) lasting anywhere from 30 seconds to 3 minutes. Depending on your goals and the number of circuit stations, you can complete 1 or more circuits in a 30-60 minute session.  Circuits can be tailored to your fitness level. 

Advantages of Circuit Training
Boredom and time constraints are frequently cited reasons for giving up on a fitness routine. Sound familiar? Circuit training offers a practical solution for both. It’s a creative and flexible way to keep exercise interesting and saves time while boosting cardiovascular and muscular fitness. You’ll burn a decent amount of calories too. In a 1-hour circuit training session, a 150-pound person burns about 308 calories at a moderate intensity; and 573 calories at a vigorous intensity. Because the exercises can be performed in any sequence, you can create an endless number of combinations and design every workout to match your mood or specific training goal. Participating in a group circuit-training class is a great way to discover new exercises you might not have tried on your own.

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Saturday, June 9, 2012

Cancer Patients Beat Depression with Exercise

By David Haas

Several years ago, doctors and professionals warned cancer patients against exercising while they were battling the disease. It was believed that exercise was a drain on the body and wouldn’t help the cancer patient heal. Today, professionals in the medical field know that the exact opposite is true. Exercise cannot only help prevent cancer, but it can help you beat it, too. Doctors now recommend that cancer patients get at least two and a half hours of exercise every week, no matter how light. Even walking at a slow pace is beneficial if you’re at the height of your cancer treatments. Regardless of if you have breast cancer or are dealing with treatment for mesothelioma, exercise will help in more ways than one.

Many people who have dealt with or are dealing with cancer feel depressed. Learning that you have cancer can drag down your mood drastically. Fearing the worst can make it impossible to function and regain a happy mood. Even after beating cancer, so many survivors live in fear of the cancer returning some day. This stress takes an immense toll on the body and mind. Dealing with cancer, even if the best possible outcome occurred, is so mentally taxing that many people never bounce back. When depression sets in, it can be near impossible to do things to help yourself get out of it.

Exercise is among the best holistic approaches to improving your mood and beating depression. Exercise naturally raises your serotonin levels, which is the chemical in your brain that’s responsible for a positive, upbeat mood. People with depression don’t have enough of this chemical, which makes it pretty much impossible to simply feel happy on their own. Exercise will increase your serotonin, raise your mood and make you feel less depressed. You won’t even need any pricey medications to feel an instant lift.

Even if you’re feeling healthy enough to start working out daily, consult your doctor. Cancer takes a huge toll on the body and your doctor will be able to guide you towards what your body can handle at the moment. You’ll also need to learn the difference between feeling sick and feeling weak. If you’re undergoing chemotherapy, for example, you may actually be too sick to exercise. Take a few days off and get back on your feet when you’re feeling better.
 
http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/

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