Tag: fitness
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5 New Year fitness resolutions that will work
The success of any fitness resolution is dependent on whether they are suited to your daily routine. But these five tried-and-tested pledges could be a starting point for you to draft your own. Get enough sleep Research has shown that a good night’s sleep results in the right mix of hormones in the body that…
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Cancer patients can workout to better health
Can exercise prevent cancer? February 4 was World Cancer Day, and among the many diverse benefits of a fitness regimen, research has shown that staying active can protect people from colon, lung, breast, prostate and endometrial cancers. An increasing risk of these cancers is linked to weight gain and obesity. Although in other cancers, exercise…
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Why a virtual trainer scores over one in person
The battle to lose weight is one that people struggle with on a daily basis. You have your good days, like the ones where you step on the scale to learn that you’ve dropped a kilo. There are the bad days too, where you can’t find the time to exercise, or you’ve cheated on your…
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Can a vegetarian diet help you lose weight faster?
Pumpkin or poultry – which of the two meal choices are likely to help you drop the pounds? Research shows that following a vegetarian diet may actually help you lose weight faster. There are many reasons why people choose to go vegetarian. Some are compelled by the environmental impact of confinement animal feeding operations (CAFO).…
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Metabolic Age: What It Means for Your Health?
In the quest for lasting health and vitality, the concept of metabolic age emerges as a crucial gauge of how well your body is functioning internally compared to others at the same chronological age. It is a fascinating lens through which you can view your metabolic health, revealing much about your body’s efficiency at burning…