Tag: walking

Watching Boob Tube vs Exercise!

Written by Kathryn Jost on March 25, 2014.

Harvard research scientists found that every hour per day that women spent fitness walking instead of watching television they decreased their risk of obesity by 24% and diabetes by 34%. Photo image via American Woman Magazine

Warm-Up!

Written by Kathryn Jost on November 22, 2013.

To prevent injury when strength training, it is essential you warm up for 5 to 10 minutes with some light cardiovascular activity such as walking, jogging, cycling or rowing and then cool down with some light stretching for 5 to 10 minutes.

Health Tip: DIGESTION

Written by Kathryn Jost on February 27, 2012.

Lying down after a meal tends to turn off or reduce the rate of digestion. Walking or light-exercise after meals keep the blood circulating and organs active.