In 1983 Time magazine declared that stress was “the epidemic of the ’80s.”’ What does that say about us now? In the two decades since that declaration, we’ve welcomed into our lives cell phones, beepers, the Internet, 24-hour news, and self-managed...
In addition to pedometers, there are numerous other accessories to help you track your activity and measure your results. While you don’t need any of them, some might help with that most important component of exercise: motivation. Walking speedometer. As if...
Every time your foot strikes the ground, your muscles and joints receive a load roughly 1.5 times your body weight. To prevent injuries, walk in place for a few minutes to warm up your muscles, then do these four stretches before...
Pedometers have gone upscale. Today they can read your pulse, estimate the calories you’ve burned, time your activity, and estimate your speed, as well as provide music to move you along on your walk. With literally hundreds of brands and styles...
To get the most from aerobic exer- On the Plan we want cises such as walking, the Ameri- you to build you way up to walking at can College of Sports Medicine least 30 minutes a day (60 if you need...
No matter what type of exercise you choose, remember that the goal isn’t to add exercise to your life but to make it a permanent part of your life, along with eating, sleeping, and brushing your teeth. So build walks into...
Variety is the spice of life, and exercise comes in as many varieties as you could want. Whether it’s walking, tai chi, tennis, gardening, or swimming, the key is to find something you enjoy and keep doing it. (Having a few...
Chances are it’s been years since you could touch your toes. You’re not alone. The trouble with losing your flexibility as you get older is that you lose your full range of motion, and that poses a problem if you want...
For some of these exercises you’ll need a pair of light hand weiahts. (The dumbbells pictured are 8-pound weights.) Perform each exercise 8 to 12 times (on each side of the body, where appropriate) or as noted. Work through the exercises...
1. Wall sit Muscles worked: thighs, hamstrings, and buttocks ina Standing position, put your back against a wall with your feet approximately 18 inches from the wall and shoulder width apart. Now slowly lower yourself as if you’re going to sit...