Red is the Word, Health is the Key
(WFN) Have you noticed those bright red dresses around town? They are everywhere these days, a symbol of the fight against women’s heart disease. The Heart Truth, a national awareness campaign sponsored by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute designated the red dress as the national symbol for women and heart disease in 2002.The first observance of National Wear Red Day was in 2004. more »
Does A Cardio Workout Work Better for Losing Weight?
(WFN) Yes. OK, now that we’ve made our point you can read on. No matter how you cut it, there is just no substitute for exercise when it comes to losing weight. Diet is, of course, extremely important and there are other factors also weigh in. But for permanent weigh loss – pounds that you keep off – some sort of aerobic exercise is necessary. more »
Personal Trainers Can Make Or Break Your Workout
(WFN) Want to get more power in your lift? More spin in your spinning? Bigger, stronger, more fit? Are you going to the gym or working out at home but disappointed with the results? Maybe it’s time to seek out some expert help and get yourself a personal trainer. Skilled and capable instructors are standing by and ready to help you achieve the fitness goals you desire. All you more »
Treadmills Are Popular For Training and Health
(WFN) Ernie Mortz had just received the scare of his life. On a routine visit to his doctor he learned that his blood pressure was dangerously high. That morning he had not done anything different than he had on any given morning of his entire adult life: morning coffee, a bagel, at his desk in his office by 8 AM and on the phone with clients till noon. more »
Let’s Go Spinning!
(WFN) I had just joined a gym for the first time ever and I was a little apprehensive about what to do and how to work my way around the facility when I ran into one of the staff near (believe it or not) the water cooler. She was a petite blonde with a winning smile and a body that looked from up close to be as hard as a diamond. more »
7 Tips for Creating the Perfect Home Gym
(WFN) You want to work out and stay fit but time is a factor in your hectic, work-a-day life. The nearest gym is miles away by car and who wants to fight traffic or brave the elements to get there? You work nights and sleep during the day and the local gym doesn’t have hours that are compatible with your schedule. Gym membership is expensive, considering the number of times you actually can get there. more »
Can Some Supplements Help You To Build Bigger Muscles Fast?
(WFN) You’re working hard and getting ripped but you definitely feel the need for speed when it comes to increasing your muscle building routine. How can you get bigger faster? How can you build muscle mass but avoid the harmful effects of steroids? How do you know which supplements you can safely take that will have the greatest impact on your strength, energy and muscle tone? more »
Hypertension and Exercise - How to Keep The Pressure Low
(WFN) High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects about 1 out of 4 adults in the United States and is often called “The Silent Killer.” That’s because most people with high blood pressure don’t even know that they have it until it’s too late because there are usually no telltale symptoms. A person often learns that they have high blood pressure on a routine checkup at the doctor or when giving blood. In fact, nearly one-third of people who have hypertension more »
