by DrJoyce | Oct 9, 2018 | Blog
Before beginning any fitness routine, it’s important to warm up, then do some light stretching. Save the bulk of the stretching for after the workout. Once you’re warmed up, experts recommend three different types of exercise for overall physical fitness:...
by DrJoyce | Oct 8, 2018 | Blog
Even long-term exercisers may have misconceptions about exactly what some fitness terms mean. Here are some definition of words and phrases you’re likely to encounter: Aerobic/cardiovascular activity. These are exercises that are strenuous enough to temporarily...
by DrJoyce | Oct 7, 2018 | Blog
“Any little increment of physical activity is going to be a great boost to weight loss and feeling better,” says Rita Redberg, MSc, chairwoman of the American Heart Association’s Scientific Advisory Board for the Choose to Move program. Your exercise...
by DrJoyce | Oct 6, 2018 | Blog
How to get started with an exercise program. By Dulce Zamora You’ve decided it’s time to start exercising. Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step on your way to a new and improved body and mind “Exercise is the magic pill,” says...
by DrJoyce | Oct 5, 2018 | Blog
Health is the ability to adapt and manage physical, mental and social challenges throughout life.[1] As defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), health is “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or...
by DrJoyce | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog
Strength Training Guidelines Strength training is another form of exercise that works the body in a different way than cardio. With strength training, you lift weights (dumbbells, barbells, resistance bands, machines, etc.) to strengthen the muscles, bones, and...
