Staying active will help you look and feel better. Here you’ll find the latest news on fitness trends, exercise and sports along with professional advice and tips from Activebeat’s own set of fitness experts.
We get many questions from moms-to-be asking whether or not it’s safe for them to continue to exercise. While now is not the time to begin a new exercise regimen if you’ve never exercised before, staying fit and active can help many aspects of the process, from supporting better sleep to helping expectant moms develop strength and stamina […]
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The following list explores 12 of the most influential theories that have come out of the study of exercise psychology. Although these theories offer insights into exercise behavior, they may not speak to everyone. Perhaps the key to understanding why we struggle with the exercise habit lies in all of following concepts.
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Raising your immunity doesn’t require any magic potions or spending hours in a hyperbaric chamber; it can actually be raised effectively with changes in your lifestyle and diet. Here are seven relatively simple ways to increase your body’s natural “shield” against bugs.
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Prescribing exercise for chronic disease management not only reduces symptoms of or prevents disease, but results in many positive side effects. From stress reduction and the support of immune system health to reduction of blood pressure and cholesterol, when used moderately, exercise can not only support physical health, but positively influence our mental health.
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From weight loss competitions to meal supplements, we will ignore what is fact if it means the possibility of wearing skinny jeans again. The following list examines the more common myths that continue to thrive and enjoy a large following (ultimately resulting in tears, shame, and weight gain once again).
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