Although exercise and physical activity are used interchangeably, they are not the same thing. Physical activity is defined as body movements produced by the contractions of skeletal muscles that increases the energy expenditure above the basal level. In other words, physical activity is any movement that makes your muscles work harder than their resting levels. For …
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Be FITT
Exercising brings on all sorts of acronyms and buzzwords, most of which no one has ever bothered to learn. Here is one that will help you through any exercise program and help you understand what your body needs in order to build muscle, lose weight and see results. When you want to get fit, think …
Modifiable health risk behaviors: Part 1
Modifiable health risk behaviors are the behaviors we engage in and we have the power to change. Commercials and advertisements love to scare us with facts and statistics into changing our behaviors. Although common, this isn’t always effective in motivating people to change. Personally, I believe in educating people on all aspects of health and …
