Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. In order to help prevent this trend, here are some recommendations for a strong heart, Exercise 3-5 times per week Exercise 20-60 minutes per session Target between 55-90% of your maximum heart rate Utilize large muscle...

Cardiovascular Benefits & Hazards

Cardiovascular (CV) exercise is important. It has a boatload of benefits and rewards. Also, like any other reward, there are risks. Below is a list of the benefits and hazards of CV activity. CV Benefits 1. Strengthen heart 2. Lower blood pressure 3. Reduce risk of...

Calisthenics, Cardio & Calorie Burners

Would you like some exercises that burn calories, strengthen heart and motor muscles, improve coordination and stretch muscles?   You’re in luck, here are some top choices: Calisthenics 1. Pushup 2. Pullups 3. Squat 4. Jump squat 5. Squat and thrust 6. Situp 7. Lying...

Cardio Basics

What is fitness? Is it functionality or aesthetics? Is it strength or speed? Is it low cholesterol or low resting heart rate? Well, it is obviously all of those and much more. Wading through the endless books, magazines and journals can be exhausting and many times...