Journey To Wellness

10 Benefits Of Weight Training For Women

in Training / on December 17, 2015 at 8:42 am /<br>Maintaining a healthy body and physique is equally important for women as it is for men. Men usually prefer weight training to keep them fit and healthy looking, however, women have some reservations pertaining to weight training. They regard it as an activity that may make them look unfeminine in different ways<br>Men with low…

10 Weight Loss Truths From a Girl Who Used to Weigh 300 Pounds

It’s been almost six years since I first lost half of my body size<br>A tremendous amount of reflection and self-growth has happened since then. The biggest lesson I learned is that a person doesn’t just lose 125 pounds and keep it off long term without doing the real work. The “real work” consists of the soul-searching truths that come with sustained weight loss.<br>Here’s what I now hold as my 10 truths:<br>1. Being “big boned” doesn’t actually run in my family.…

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Can Physical Fitness Fight Dementia?

Dr Charles Vega explores the relationship between physical fitness and dementia.

How nutrition contributes to better mental health, organizational wellness

People don’t often make the association between nutrition and long-term mood, as well as how diet can impact the brain’s function and its structure, according to Charmaine Alexander, senior advisor on Desjardins Insurance’s disability management team. “We know that between the rise of mental illness in our current lifestyle, just as with obesity, maybe what we’re ...

10 Surprising Times to Hit the Gym

When you have arthritis, a cold, allergies, IBS, COPD or other chronic conditions, it can be tempting to skip the gym. Find out how exercise can actually help these conditions and more.

How to Prep For Dance Class If Dancing Isn't Your Thing

If you can’t tell your left foot from your right, don’t worry. It’s ladies night out and this week your girlfriends have stumbled across a dance class that they want to take. You’re outnumbered and your worst nightmare has officially come true: being forced to dance in front of anyone but your pet. Publicly dancing as someone with little to no dance experience can be mortifying. Especially if you have a hard time moving your arms and legs at the first time and…

I Joined a Health Club, Now What?

Andrew Chaddick, CSCS, PES working with former Amarillo Dillas pitcher Ralph Roberts on the PowerPlate<br>You’ve joined a health club or gym to improve your health, pacify your doctor, get fit (or the women’s version “get toned”), or become more attractive. Maybe you want to increase your self-confidence, find a runner’s high, or maybe you just like having some time for yourself away from your kids, your spouse, or your job. Whatever your reason for joining, you might as well make the most…

Physical Fitness Linked to Student Performance, Study Finds

Middle-schoolers who had high levels of physical fitness showed higher grades and better exam scores than their less-fit peers.

Customer Service in Fitness Industry Measured by Health Club Amenities

It is imperative for health and fitness centers to maintain a superior level of customer service, because the gym is where people go to relieve stress: it should never be a source of added worry. Of course, as a health... Read More

Fitness center policies and procedures FREE guide

Does your department allow your emergency service personnel to use fitness center equipment? Check out these general guidelines to follow.

Study Finds Link Between Physical Fitness And Brain Health

A new study investigates whether physical fitness correlates with the fitness of the brain's white matter, home to billions of connections between brain areas.

Are you fit for SWAT? Test yourself with these 8 physical fitness exercises

Too many officers start out in top condition but allow their physical fitness to diminish

Everyone Can Enjoy the Benefits of a Medical Fitness Center

State-of-the-art medical fitness centers provide support to individuals who are managing a medical condition. However, medical fitness centers also offer equipment, programs and services that support the health and fitness of the entire community. Members can expect unique programs, qualified staff, premium amenities and services that are not available in a traditional gym. All fitness …

What You Need to Know About Masks in Your Fitness Center

With some localities mandating masks in public places, clubs need to consider the logistics, member management, and legal implications of mask and face covering requirements.

Should Christians Care About Physical Fitness?

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Does Physical Fitness Prevent Heart Attacks?

Study suggests regular exercise makes surviving first heart attack more likely, and an overall absence of exercise may be life threatening.

Cat Understands the Benefits of Physical Fitness, But Only to a Point

How Does the Cooper Test Measure Physical Fitness?

The Cooper test is a 12-minute test in which participants run as far as possible. This article explains how to perform it and what it says about your fitness level.