SparkPeople’s Exercise Reference Guides offer an in-depth look at the principles of fitness.
We often hear a lot about aerobic or “cardio” exercise and how it improves fitness, reduces one’s risk of lifestyle diseases, an... Read more
When people begin a fitness program, they understandably have lots of questions, from how to perform certain moves to which exercises are most effective. One question that everyone seems to ask is how to breathe properly when working out.
I know... Read more
If only there were two or three more hours in a day, then I’d be able to reach the bottom of my to-do list. But between children, work and juggling the needs of an elderly mother, there never seems to be enough time. And like many women, exerci... Read more
There’s no doubt that getting older changes your body and appearance, but it also affects your ability to exercise. Your maximum heart rate declines with age, which means your heart and lungs can’t pump as much oxygen and blood to your mu... Read more
Have you noticed that every magazine you pick up lately has advertisements for the many ways we can look younger than our chronological years? There are ads for injections and creams to remove our wrinkles, surgery to zap away our fat, and hair... Read more
Hi,
I wanted to try to listen to Sparkpeople radio, but I can't find a volume control option anywhere.
I don't want to mess with my computer volume, just for listening for a short while.
An online option -just like Youtube's for instance -... Read more
How does one accurately measure their capacity for any one food or exercise without trial and error or the danger of hurting oneself? Is there a way?... Read more
What can I do? I walk 3x a week, sit-ups and dumbell strength 6x a week, Elliptical 1 hr 4x a week really slow but highest resistance. Elliptical Inverval training 3x a week (motion traxx fit mix).
My problem: On Elliptical Interval G series 2... Read more
Does anybody know a good reference for serving sizes in grams or oz rather then cups? I keep looking but can't seem to find anything. I find it easier to measure food this way.... Read more
Cardio activity should be about building lung capacity NOT endurance. In order to "go the distance", one needs to store fat to complete the exercise. -- In the past I trained for a marathon. Now I need a steady, day-to-day activity that allows me fit... Read more
Cardio activity should be about building lung capacity NOT endurance. In order to "go the distance", one needs to store fat to complete the exercise. -- In the past I trained for a marathon. Now I need a steady, day-to-day activity that allows me fit... Read more
If you're a music major in any way, join. I've heard of some tips on how to exercise while keeping full lung capacity for singers and instrumentalists.... Read more
A study at the University of Geneva has shown how something as small as taking the stairs instead of the elevator can have a big impact on your health. The study started with 69 participants who had a sedentary lifestyle, meaning they did less than... Read more
I recently came across a quote that read, "Healthy living is a life sentence, you will never be pararoled or pardoned." What I love about this quote is that healthy living is a way of living. It is not something that can be measured b... Read more
Do you feel tired, cranky and hungry in the afternoon at work? Take advantage of your workspace, and put pep in your step with these energy boosting tips!
