Live Well Articles
About 11 percent of Americans, or 24 million people have diabetes. Most have Type II diabetes, yet experts say at least one third don't know it is occurring silently in their bodies. In addition, 57 million overweight adults have high blood sugar levels and are Insulin resistant, which raise the risk of developing type II diabetes.
It probably comes as no great surprise that research has shown a connection between watching many hours of television and obesity rates.
EPOC, or excess post oxygen consumption, is the idea of burning calories and fat even after your workout is over.
When choosing a personal trainer for your fitness training, look for someone with a genuine interest in the training process. If the trainer has a real passion for the art and science of personal training, chances are you will get better results and have a better experience.
Despite all the advances we’ve seen in equality between men and women over the last 50 years, there are still some differences we need to respect in order to be as healthy as possible. Some of these differences become clear during physical activity, which should be individualized for men and women based on both their physiology and on their personal goals.