Fitness

It's a New Year and time to leave some well worn, but untrue, fitness myths behind. There are many myths that have been around so long and have been repeated so often, that many people regard them as fact, but they have no grounding in science. I've listed out the Top 5 Myths that I hear so often. What fitness myths have you heard? Feel free to share with me on my Facebook Page, Transcendent Wellness, or my blog The FitChick Blog! I would love to hear your thoughts! Myth #1: Muscle Weighs More…

Planet Fitness - Overview Planet Fitness, Inc. got its start in 1992 when Michael Grondahl acquired a struggling gym. Mr. Grondahl reduced membership prices to compete against better-known brands and focused on serving occasional or first-time gym users. Every Planet Fitness location holds a pizza night for members once a month, as well as a bagel morning, and Tootsie Rolls are available at all times. Each gym also has a "Lunk Alarm" to discourage behaviors such as grunting and dropping weights…

Nowadays, children and teenagers prefer to spend their time on social media or in front of TV rather than to do something physically active. They said there is no time for playing sports or doing exercises because they have lots of duties and homework. Some parents do not pay attention on their children body, and they do not motivate their children to do exercises, or teach them about the benefits of sports and exercises. Moreover, they let their children do whatever they want in the pastime.…

This research was a correlational study that looked at how the magnitude, components and time distribution of screen time relate to socioeconomic status, gender, age and level of fatness in Australian children aged ten to thirteen years old. The study aimed to look at how time is used differently between high and low screen users and the effect of this on sleep and exercise. Another purpose was to determine the features of ‘extreme’ screen uses with the hope of using this to create…

Physical activity is the movement of the body that uses energy, provides us energy, helps us fight off diseases, helps lower our blood pressure. What most people don’t realize is that exercise can also improve our mood. So how much running around does one need? Well, one should consider at least 30 minutes of frequent exercise every day to help your health and boost your happiness (pickthebrain). As low as six minutes of workout session could help reach your similar goals as your workout of 80…

Frame of reference: Lifestyle Performance Model This FOR is applicable to this group intervention plan because identifying desired activities, skills, and strengths help to enhance a person’s drive to be active in a lifestyle that they can manage. This desire to be active is directly related to quality of life. This FOR posits that quality of life is the most important part of a well-balanced life. Purpose: The purpose of the group session is to encourage senior adults to engage in actions that…

The Effect of Physical Education on World Health Assuring oneself good health demands that one goes beyond observing instructions from health professionals. One ought to appreciate the contributions of routines like hand washing, proper sanitation, good diets, access to clean water, and sufficient physical exercises towards attainment of proper health. Societies should look past the national programs in order to appreciate and borrow what has worked well in other countries in the guest of good…

Exercise “True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united” (Wilhelm Von Humboldt). With this being said it shows that happiness is linked to exercise. When the mind and body are exercised this causes for a person to be happy. Furthermore, exercise helps create a positive balance in everyday stressors causing a person to be happy. Regular exercise causes happiness because it improves mental, social, and physical health. Exercise causes an…

Are you one of those who run away from working out or are too lazy to go to the gym? There may be a lot of you who might raise their hands in answer to this aforementioned question and those who are too shy to admit it, do not worry you are not the only one. It is a proven fact that exercising is an incredible way to reform your life in to a healthier one and stay safe from hazardous diseases. It enables you to gain control of your life and keep your mind and body fit. Thus, it definitely should…

Not all kids like sports. But is it important to try and be active? According to SFIA in 2007 44.7% of teens between the ages 13-17 were active 3 times a week. By 2014 it had dropped down to 39.8%. Some of the benefits that kids get from playing sports are maintaining healthy bones, as well as muscles and joints. It also helps control weight and help reduce fat as well as preventing the development of high blood pressure. I think it’s great for children to play sports because it helps them get…