Many cancer patients receive powerful chemotherapy drugs that alter their blood counts and peripheral nerves, causing fatigue. Studies show that patients benefit from exercise and movement during treatment, but it’ss not always as easy to do as it was before chemo.Even basic training routines can be a lot more difficult to do, depending on how active the patient was before the therapy, Karen...
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The hardest part about working out is getting started. The second most difficult phase is setting goals. You are sabotaging your fitness routine and setting yourself up to fail without them.People are different and they struggle with various obstacles to lose weight – personal habits, genetics or work. The key is to set a realistic goal because this is the only way you’re going to...
Stretching has become a controversial issue in the fitness world over the last couple of years. Some studies suggest it inhibits muscular performance and actually increases people’s chances of getting hurt.For example, if you stretch before you lift weights, you may feel weaker during your workout; your hands may not be steady, risking injuries.But experts are not...
People can’t ignore their age. Making this mistake can lead to weight gain, heart problems and chronic illnesses brought by unhealthy lifestyles.The older you get, the more wear and tear you have, Shane McLean, certified personal trainer at Balance Guy Training, says. “You’re like a car with a lot of miles on it – the older it is, the more times it won’t start right...
Although exercising in the morning does have numerous benefits, if you’re not a morning person, or you just don’t have the time to exercise before work, there is no need to worry; you can still get an effective workout in at night.According to Misha Breyburg at Six Pack Fitness, “a study conducted at the Clinical Research Center of the University of Chicago found that those who hit...
Many people generalize “winter blues” with symptoms such as lack of motivation and fatigue when the days are not as long anymore. This rarely means that have a seasonal affective disorder (SAD).In order for the condition to be diagnosed, it has to meet the criteria for clinical depression – low mood, lack of ability to enjoy anything, difficulty concentrating, no appetite, changed sleep...
The hardest part of getting fit is over – you actually started making changes, stuck with them for more than a few days, and lost some weight. Regardless of whether you signed up for a gym membership as a New Year resolution or in the middle of April, the patterns are the same.Attendance generally decreases as time goes on and the more often you go at the beginning – at least 4 times a week...
The warm weather is now here and this is the perfect time to switch it up and add in a great bodyweight workout to your weekly routine.Let's face it, when it comes to summer we often find ourselves on the road, on vacation and we also have the itch to get our workouts in outside. This bodyweight workout covers all of those bases and is a perfect remedy for you to get a summer time fat burn...
It is important to write down your goals along with the reasons why you want to achieve them. "Writing down your goals is important and a great reminder to help keep you on track,” Erica Buteau, Lifestyle Consultant, says. “Take it a step further and also write down why you want to achieve each goal. If you keep in mind why something is important to you, you're more likely to stick with it...
Don’t smoke, eat better, exercise, and sleep more – these are often referred to as the basics of longevity but the reality is a little more complex.People can’t ignore their age. Making this mistake can lead to weight gain, heart problems and chronic illnesses brought by unhealthy lifestyles.Adjusting to new routines such as consuming fewer calories because the metabolism is...