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Brisk walking or jogging – Which is better for weight loss?

Posted on July 16, 2016 by bradsexercises

There have been many arguments over which is better for weight loss – brisk walking or jogging. Health wise brisk walking or jogging are the same. If you do any of them regularly they have the same benefits on health and weight loss. It is true that jogging helps burn calories quicker and hence weight loss is faster. But medical experts agree that quick weight loss means quick weight gain too. The weight lost by brisk walking is more permanent. Brisk walking may be more effective than vigorous jogging for patients with pre-diabetes, as suggested by a research. Jogging is not prescribed for people with injuries or even for overweight people as they will invariably have knee issues. The impact of jogging on the knees is twice that of brisk walk and that can be damaging to overweight people. For completely healthy people with moderate weight, jogging is a better option for losing weight but for people with health problems brisk walking is better. Whatever you do for weight loss, do it regularly and enjoy it. That is the mantra for success.

Running for Health: Five Advantages

Posted on May 21, 2016 by bradsexercises

Running for health is an excellent strategy

The benefits of running are many. It is a way to unwind, challenge yourself, get in touch with nature, make friends, and get in shape. Here I will focus on running for health. So here are five of the tremendous health-related advantages of running:

1) It burns calories and helps you avoid being overweight. Excess body fat has been shown to increase the risks of cancer, heart disease and other nasty things.

2) It reduces your risk of cancer. Numerous studies have shown this link.

3) Done properly, it strengthens your knees and leg muscles, allowing you to keep active as you get older.

4) It keeps you sharp and lowers age-related mental decline.

5) It makes you feel good. Running produces floods of endorphins, which improve mood and are frequently recommended to avoid depression. One thing to bear in mind, though, if you are running for health, is that you must take care of your feet and joints. Running with poor technique or bad footwear can cause debilitating injuries in the long term. Invest in good quality running shoes, make use of ankle and knee supports and if you feel any twinges, get expert help as soon as possible.

30 minute workout for health

Posted on March 24, 2016 by bradsexercises

30 minute workout is good for all ages.
According to a recent medical research a 30 minute workout daily is required to maintain good physical health If minimum physical activity is required to maintain good health what should be included in the 30 minutes? Here is what I do.

(1) Jumping Jacks – Stretch your legs and jump slapping hands above your head. This jumping jack routine should be done for 2 minutes and is the starting point of the 30 minute workout.

(2) Side Lunge – Stretch one leg and bend the other at 90 degrees. Using dumbbells bend left and right for 5 minutes

(3) Squatting – Stretch your arms forward and sit down in a squat. repeat this for 5 minutes.

(4) Standing run – Run standing on the same spot for 10 minutes.

(5) Step up – Using a stool step on it and step down. Do this exercise for 5 minutes

(6) Sit ups – For the last 3 minutes, sit ups should be done. Do not exert too much in any of these, Rather ease into an exercise routine and enjoy it, gradually it will get easier and you will find you increase the repetitions. Enjoying your 30 minute workout is important for the motivation to continue with this essential daily routine.

Mountain Biking to the Land of Hobbit Lore

Posted on November 3, 2015 by bradsexercises

New Zealand is home to some of the most amazing terrain in the world to ride, and with the famous film maker of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings trilogy, it should come as no surprise that one of the treks you can make on your mountain bike can lead you deep into a mystical lore.

Whakarewarewa Forest is probably the coolest park in New Zealand. Make sure you allow at least a few days to enjoy the mystical geothermal hot pools. And if you have a penchant for adventure please find the home of the Hidden Baby from the movie The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. I don’t know too many people who are not fans of this series of movies so New Zealand offers you some of the greatest adventures of a lifetime for the sports enthusiast and to top it off by Hobbit Folk Lore and mystical ponds?

Pinch me, because I may be dreaming. From here you can ride the Bridge to Nowhere Track that passes through the lush native bush of Whanganui National Park.

How Zumba Can Change Your Life

Posted on October 13, 2015 by bradsexercises

Most people are aware that exercise is good for them, and that they need to do it more often. However, for a lot of people, the thought of working the treadmills, or doing pushups might just sound too tedious and boring. But that does not mean there are no other options for you! If you want to do some intensive cardio, to lose weight and tone your body, you can always check out Zumba.

Zumba is a workout- dance form that has become extremely popular in the last few years. It’s fun, it helps you develop a skill you can show off to your friends, and it helps you become fitter. An average length Zumba session can help you burn between 600-1000 calories. Since this is a dance form, you will be using all parts of your body (and will be losing weight from all the parts as well).

Zumba is better than the normal dance workouts because all the steps are designed in such a way that maximum fat loss is ensured. This dance form also has more aerobic benefits- Zumba increases your target heart rate more than other workouts, thereby building your endurance, and improving your health.

Most importantly, Zumba can get you hooked on to physical activity. Zumba classes enable people to meet other people like them, and get inspiration from them. It’s an activity one can also share with friends. This kind of positive reinforcement will make people want to work out more often.

Why should you workout?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by bradsexercises

There are a million memes on the Internet about how working out is lame, and how one should never give up donuts.

Well, there is some truth to the latter, there is no denying. But once people do start working out actively, they will realize just why so many people have dedicated their life to working out. After all, there is nothing better than being physically active.

There are a number of obvious benefits of working out. Over a period of time, you will get better, your body will feel better, and the kind of looks you get from the people around you will make all the pain worth it. However, you don’t really have to wait for months to start seeing the effects of working out on your body- many of the changes are instantaneous.

Many studies have shown that people who start working out on a regular basis show a marked improvement in their confidence levels. Their mental acumen and health improves quite quickly, and their stress levels also decrease. Over a longer period of time, this means that people who exercise are less likely to be depressed! Working out ensures better blood flow in the body, which makes the skin glow. Moreover, it can increase your life span, reduce your chances of getting diseases, and make your sex life so much better!

Let’s be frank- who does not want these benefits in their life? Working out is more of an investment for sure- but it is one that will not just save your life, but will make living so much better!