Tools for an Optimal Life
Health Benefits Of Dark Chocolate Everybody has a sweet tooth, and chocolate is a no-fail satisfier. Dark high quality chocolate in particular (not your typical Snickers) has several health benefits that make it a bit more justifiable to snack on! For many years, chocolate has been viewed as the ultimate comfort food and it has…
Five Reasons To Start An Exercise Program You can’t get away from it. You know you’re supposed to exercise because every time you open a magazine or turn on the television they’re talking about exercise. You probably know that exercise improves your health and it helps you lose weight. However, there may be some benefits…
Uncontrolled high blood pressure leads to many different medical problems such as stroke, coronary disease, and kidney disease, so it’s crucial you do everything you can to control your blood pressure. Although regular aerobic activity is important to the health and wellbeing of everyone, far too many people make the crucial mistake of assuming painful,…
volume_up Benefits of Lifting Weights After 50: Unlocking a Stronger, Healthier You Embrace your inner badass – the benefits of lifting weights after 50 extend far beyond sculpted biceps! Here’s how hitting the weights empowers your golden years: Physical benefits: Mental and emotional benefits: Social benefits: Remember, age is just a number. Lifting weights after…
The Physiology of High Blood Pressure Blood pressure readings are notated as the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure. The systolic pressure number is the highest pressure reading when the heart is in a state of contraction. The diastolic pressure number is the highest pressure reading when the heart is in a state of relaxation….
Can You Get A Good Workout in 30 Minutes? The answer is yes, but you have to exercise smart. Your training time has to be carefully orchestrated so you use every minute effectively. Training should consist of a mix of both cardio and resistance training. Here’s how. Warm up your large lower body muscle groups…