Diet and Exercise Archives - TheHealthFinders.com https://thehealthfinders.com/category/diet-and-exercise/ Health, fitness, diet and exercise! Thu, 03 Nov 2022 18:43:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wnj1a2.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/THFfav-150x150.png Diet and Exercise Archives - TheHealthFinders.com https://thehealthfinders.com/category/diet-and-exercise/ 32 32 The Benefits of Weight Training for Middle Aged Women https://thehealthfinders.com/the-benefits-of-weight-training-for-middle-aged-women/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 18:38:41 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=809 As we age, it becomes more and more important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One way to do this is through weight training. Many people think that weight training is only for young athletes or bodybuilders, but this is not the case. Weight training provides many benefits for middle aged women, including increased bone density, […]

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]]> Ways to Stay Healthy and Fit. https://thehealthfinders.com/ways-to-stay-healthy-and-fit/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:43:11 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=795 A healthy lifestyle can improve practically every element of our existence. Eating lean, healthy dishes with lots of fruits and vegetables is one way to stay fit. There are other ways as well. To become healthy, live long, and avoid the modern scourge of obesity and other chronic diseases. We may all benefit from investing […]

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]]> Why is Keeping Fit Important. https://thehealthfinders.com/why-is-keeping-fit-important/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:37:47 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=789 Exercise is important for several reasons. One reason is that it helps to keep the body energized, which in turn stimulates mental health. Exercise releases endorphins, also known as “feel-good” hormones. These hormones produce an effect similar to how you might feel after a hug from your dog or cat; this feeling could be interpreted […]

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]]> Tips to consider for Healthy dieting. https://thehealthfinders.com/tips-to-consider-for-healthy-dieting/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 17:34:55 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=786 Eating a healthy diet does not entail enforcing strict restrictions or depriving yourself of the types of food you enjoy. It’s primarily about feeling better, having more energy, striving to improve your well-being, and improving your mood. By following these simple guidelines, you can cut through the uncertainty and create a delicious, varied, and nutritious […]

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]]> Foggy, Hungry, Angry | The Consequences of Dehydration https://thehealthfinders.com/foggy-hungry-angry-the-consequences-of-dehydration/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 14:02:56 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=702 If you’re thirsty, you’re already dehydrated.   Water is absolutely essential. The right amount keeps the body running; the wrong amount can kill us. It plays a critical role in every step of every process necessary to live – digesting our food, flushing out toxins, regulating temperature, and maintaining brain function. The ratio of water […]

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]]> THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF NATURE WALKS https://thehealthfinders.com/the-health-benefits-of-nature-walks/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:58:32 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=698 Like all other animals, humans gravitate towards the things, places, and features that resemble those present when we evolved. As such, we have this innate tendency to seek out natural spaces. Our bodies sense that we have a past there, and strongly prefer it to any other setting. Evidence for this phenomenon comes in the […]

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]]> DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS | 24 Hours to Feel the Burn https://thehealthfinders.com/delayed-onset-muscle-soreness-24-hours-to-feel-the-burn/ Thu, 15 Sep 2022 13:53:17 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=693 Last night, I took my very first class in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu: the not-so-gentle art of folding clothes while someone else is still inside them.   I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a freight train.   I could barely move this morning! Why does it take more than 24 hours for our muscles […]

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]]> RUN FOR YOUR LIFE | Enjoying The First Few Miles https://thehealthfinders.com/run-for-your-life-enjoying-the-first-few-miles/ Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:21:06 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=656 If you run, you are a runner.   Any speed, any style, any distance.  Any program, any purpose, any location. Any age, any ability, any body.   During that run, you are a runner. Let go of whatever insecurities are holding you back. I promise, unless you live in a really small town, nobody’s watching you. Nobody’s judging you. Even […]

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]]> RUN FOR YOUR LIFE | Tips & Tricks https://thehealthfinders.com/run-for-your-life-tips-tricks/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 14:46:19 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=650 This post doesn’t need much introduction.   Below, you’ll find bits of colloquial running advice I’ve tested over the years and found to hold true. Use as needed, at your discretion, to make your runs more fun.   Enjoy!   Keep Moving Get up and walk around every 20 minutes or so on big days, […]

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]]> RUN FOR YOUR LIFE | Elements of Care https://thehealthfinders.com/run-for-your-life-elements-of-care/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:36:56 +0000 https://thehealthfinders.com/?p=647 If you’ve really never done it before, consider walking before running. In a sprint, your strike – that is, when your foot hits the ground – puts roughly 4 to 6 times your body weight on each knee. That’s an incredible amount of force. Even worse if you’re carrying a few extra pounds. If it’s been over a year […]

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