Tag Archives: Exercise

How safe is exercise during pregnancy?

Two lines on a home pregnancy test, a flickering heartbeat on ultrasound, and suddenly your world has changed: you’re pregnant! Regardless of where this new path takes you, you may start to examine your daily decisions in a new way as you discover an intense drive to protect the growing baby inside you. Even your… Read More »

More evidence that strenuous exercise staves off age-related cognitive decline

Run, swim and bike for a healthy brain: Scientists uncover yet MORE evidence that strenuous exercise may stave off age-related decline Study found cycling halted decline of grey matter by increasing oxygen uptake The brain region helps control cognitive abilities and decreases as we get older They recommend two-and-a-half hours of moderate exercise every week… Read More »

How much cardiovascular exercise

The ACSM recommends performing strength, to lower your blood pressure, 75 minutes of vigorous intensity activity can give similar health benefits to 150 much of moderate exercise activity. Using the car for short journeys and sitting down to read – or in a class? When you how out, one way to tell if you’re working at… Read More »