Prevention magazine offers that, on average, a 150-lb. person will burn about 100 calories per mile at a gentle pace (2.5 miles per hour), and a 120-lb. person burns around 85 calories per mile on average at the same pace.... Read More
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Walk to Health
By walking uphill, you engage more muscles, particularly in your lower body, and increase the intensity of your walk. This activity helps build strength and endurance. ... Read More
Walk to Health
“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk: every day, I walk myself into a state of well being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.”... Read More
My Over 60 Exercise
Exercise puts stress on the body — and taking Savasana or meditating after a workout helps bring it back to homeostasis, or your body’s balanced state.... Read More
We’re Walking Less
If the trend of moving less continues, many might have a higher chance of suffering from obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, and other diseases strongly associated with sedentary behavior. Hopefully, the trend will end soon.... Read More
Bodybuilding at 60
Body fat releases immune system chemicals known as cytokines, elevating cardiovascular disease risk. Moreover, belly fat can cause other health problems, ranging from diabetes to particular cancers.... Read More