Category: Physical Activity

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Physical Activity

4 Types of Exercise for Optimal Health and Performance

Whether you’re just getting started or trying to up your exercise game, these four types of exercise are a must for optimal health and performance. These exercises can be done in separate sessions, but they can also be combined throughout your week to create an effective and time-efficient routine.

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Physical Activity

Walking Tips For Beginners

Whether you’re just starting to walk for exercise, or you’ve had a walking routine for years, you can get in shape with a walking workout. Here’s a great way to start walking for beginners… and beyond.

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Physical Activity

Walking with Weights

Walking with weights can increase the intensity and calorie burn of your workout. This can be a great way to mix up your workout and keep things interesting, but it’s important to choose the right ones and use precautions.

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Physical Activity

Walking for Weight Loss

Walking is an accessible, effective way to contribute to weight loss goals, especially when combined with a balanced diet. Research shows that walking at a moderate intensity can support weight loss, improve muscle preservation, and offer lasting health benefits.

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Physical Activity

Overcoming Exercise Barriers

When it comes to exercise, there are lots of things that can get in the way of our good intentions. Asking yourself a few questions can help you break down the barriers that keep you from being physically active.

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Physical Activity

How to Check Your Heart Rate

Your heart is a muscle, and like other muscles, the more you work your heart the stronger it becomes. With exercise, over time, your heart can work more efficiently and pump out a greater volume of blood with every beat, which helps oxygen and nutrients to be more efficiently delivered to your body. Measuring your heart rate is one easy way to gauge your health, since it gives you a quick, real-time indicator of your heart muscle function.

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Physical Activity

How to Count Steps Without a Pedometer, Watch, or Phone

Want to count your steps, but don’t have a pedometer, watch, or phone? Having a step count goal can be a great motivator to go just a little further. So, don’t stress if you don’t have a device, or forgot to set yours. Here are some simple ways to count your steps.

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Physical Activity

How to Find Your Target Heart Rate

You’re exercising – that’s fantastic! But are you exercising at a rate that benefits you the most? By monitoring your heart rate, you can assess your exercise intensity and how hard your heart is working. Since working at a moderate to vigorous intensity offers the most benefits, we want to be able to exercise in a range that gives us the most benefit while still being safe.

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