Category: physical activity
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Even a slow walk is faster than sitting on the couch. And better for you.
When it comes to exercise and being active for our health, a lot of us have the wrong perception of the type of activity we should do, how hard we do it or even how often to exercise. This isn’t your fault. Many of us grew up in a time when we were told to…
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Six hacks to get you to stop sitting and be more active
Sitting is now called the new smoking. It’s associated with poor health and we do so much of it, one might even say sitting is addictive. While I don’t think sitting as bad as smoking, it still increases your chances of getting diabetes, heart disease and cancer, and can lead to early death. So what…
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Get the benefits of exercising without ever having to exercise.
“Not enough time”, “it costs too much”, “I don’t have a gym near me”, and “I just don’t like it”, are some of the many reasons people give for not exercising. Even though the guidelines say only 20-30 minutes per day of exercise is needed, as little as 20% of people actually achieve it. Which…
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If you want to exercise (or diet or stop smoking), surround yourself with people who are doing it.
Ever have a best friend and after a few years find yourself talking, and even dressing alike? Has anyone ever told you you’re just like your mother or father? Not just in looks, in actions too. Perhaps you’ve seen those couples who buy matching jackets or tracksuits and wear them at the same time (maybe…