Physical Activity And Exercise: The Wonder Drug

 by Daniel Bayliss, MS, CES

Let’s talk about the difference between physical activity and exercise – a common confusion for most people. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), physical activity is defined as “any bodily movement that is produced by the contraction of skeletal muscle and that substantially increases energy expenditure.” This simply means getting up and moving around – doing household chores, raking leaves or walking the dog – is physical activity.

Exercise, on the other hand, is defined as “a subclass of physical activity, planned, structured, and repetitive bodily movement done to improve or maintain one or more components of physical fitness,” such as taking a 20-40 minute walk or going to the gym.

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3 Pillars of an Effective Workout - Cardio versus Resistance

When it comes to working out, what type of exercise should you choose?

Beginning a training program can be a huge investment of time and effort, so of course you want to maximize your benefits and make sure you get the results you're working hard for. All of the options can seem overwhelming.

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How marriage quality can influence your health

According to a new study published in the June 24th issue of Psychosomatic Medicine, marriage quality can influence your risk of cardiovascular disease.

One in a growing list of findings linking emotional well-being with physical well-being, the new study authored by Thomas Kamarck, professor of psychology at University of Pittsburgh analyzed 282 healthy, middle-aged couples who were either married or living together in marital-like relationships.

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Go-Go Grandma!

If you were 37, and knew that before your 45th birthday you would die... Would you want to spend the next 8 years watching an average of 3 hours television per day? What better things might you find to do with those 3 hours? What priorities might you set for your remaining time?

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