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Postural Assessment
Before you begin your fitness program, you should assess whether you have any postural imbalances that need to be addressed.
Cardiovascular Conditioning
The key to a good cardiovascular program is to keep track of your heart rate.
How to evaluate a Personal Fitness Trainer (PFT)
When meeting a Personal Fitness Trainer it is a good idea to set up an interview or a consultation.
Primary Function Of The Cardiovascular System
The cardiovascular system includes the heart and the blood vessels. The heart pumps blood, and the blood vessels channel and deliver it throughout the body.
What is the Government doing to help Canadians with their fitness?
Health Canada hopes to increase the percentage of physical activity by at least ten percent by the year 2010, by promoting the Canadian Physical Activity Guide through public awareness programs in schools, clinics, workplace, rural and urban communities, etc.
Aging Baby Boom Could Drain Economy
In the last four years, our health care expenditures exceeded over 19 billion dollars. This major increase is due to high cardiovascular diseases and low immunity, which makes the older population primarily responsible. And, unless something dramatic happens to cut back on such expenditures, costs will continue to spiral upwards.
Do You Know How Much Activity Is Enough?
Physical Activity entails all body movement that we engage in for general health benefits. Health Canada has a guide to help you make wise choices about physical activity.
Have you figured out what your training intensity should be?
A Physiological Loading Assessment identifies the amount of stress the body carries due to the normal lifestyle activities that affect that person. It is used to identify how much exercise the body can withstand without producing too much stress. If the stress level is too high, the exercise program will actually harm the person.
Easier and Effective Workouts through Corrective Exercise
Have you ever noticed how an athlete glides in and out of each movement in his or her sport making it look effortless? This is not only attributed to the athlete’s innate talents but can about be attributed to his training. You can use your physical fitness training to train yourself to glide through your daily movements or physical activity with just as much ease and grace.