Monday, May 10, 2010

Health & Fitness Health :Fact vs. Fiction

Your heart, your brain – your entire body – benefits from exercise. In this chapter, we’ll bust the exercise myths that hold you back and help you set goals.

The Basics

There’s no need for a grueling gym workout. Learn the benefits of dancing, gardening, and more.

Health experts advise 30-90 minutes exercise daily. Is that realistic for you? Find out if 30 is enough for you.

If you want more flexibility, we’ve got the tips. These 18 moves will stretch all major muscle groups

Your Body

Sure, exercise makes you sweat. But working out is worth the effort. Here are seven good reasons to just do it. Click here to get started.

Research shows: couch potatoes have more belly fat. What’s the cure? Read on.

She’s battling high blood pressure with the perfect program. See the secret to her success in this video.

With this quick tool, you get a body mass index (BMI) number – an indicator of your body fat. Are you overweight? Find out.

You may be toned and tight, but can you carry a 60-pound suitcase downstairs? Learn about functional fitness.

If you’ve got mummy tummy, we’ve got ideas on losing those post-pregnancy pounds.

Your Mind

Boost brainpower, melt stress, and more – all with 20 or 30 minutes of daily exercise.

Working out makes you smarter, happier, and sharper. Find out the brain benefits of exercise.

When the world’s gone mad and stress is bad – exercise! Click here for stress-easing tips.

You’ve heard of runners’ high? It’s the truth – exercise lifts your spirits. Read on to learn more.

Truths & Myths

We’ve all heard it – no pain, no gain. Learn what’s real -- and what’s not -- about exercise.

Most beginners are prone to mistakes. Don’t let them derail your efforts.

Starting your day with exercise sets the day’s pace -- in ways you might not expect.

Blaming your metabolism for weight gain? You might be right. Learn more about metabolism – and how to pump it up.

Starting to work out? Focus on getting fit, not reducing fatness, experts say.

When it comes to working out, guys and girls are from different planets. Read about the fitness attitudes of the sexes.

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