http://www.fourwinds10.net 2013-06-20T03:43:00+01:00 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1371223909 June 14, 2013 (NaturalNews) If you want to improve your athletic performance and stamina, there's no real substitute for simply putting time into working out. But if it if you're looking for a simple, natural way to increase the length of your workouts, or if you just want to give yourself that little edge in endurance or speed, then beet juice may be the answer. Beet juice is naturally high in nitrate (NO3), which the body uses to make both nitrite (NO2) and nitric oxide. Nitrite is known to protect the blood vessels from injury, while nitric acid expands blood vessels and therefore increases the flow of oxygen to the cells. This, in turn, increases both the power available to the muscles and the length of time that the muscles can exercise without tiring. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1369320365 May 22, 2013 Getting the perfect abs is not easy, but it’s not impossible either. Like most things in life, it takes plenty of hard work and dedication to achieve the results you’re looking for. If you’re ready to commit to getting defined abs, then check out the following 18 blog entries. They’re all chock full of tips and tricks for getting the definition you desire. Cardio Workouts You don’t have to spend hours slaving away in the gym to get perfect abs. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1369187383 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1368277395 My 10, 2013 Mounting evidence continues to show that exercise may be a key component in successful cancer prevention and treatment. Studies have also found that it can help keep cancer from recurring, so it’s really a triple-win. Yet not surprisingly few oncologists ever tell their patients to engage in exercise beyond their simple daily, normal activities, and many cancer patients are reluctant to exercise, or even discuss it with their oncologist. Hopefully, you will not be one of them. Most recently, research announced at the 2013 International Liver Congress1 found that mice who exercised on a motorized treadmill for an hour each day, five days a week for 32 weeks, experienced fewer incidents of liver cancer than sedentary mice. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1367679643 May 3, 2013 Most people, including me, spend a large portion of each day in a seated position. It’s hard to avoid these days, as computer work predominates, and most also spend many precious hours each week commuting to and from work. Interestingly, a growing body of evidence suggests that sitting in and of itself is an independent risk factor for poor health and premature death—even if you exercise regularly. An increasingly sedentary lifestyle has led to a steady increase in a number of health problems, including: Obesity Diabetes Heart disease Osteoporosis Muscle wasting While these disorders were historically associated with advancing age, they now affect increasing numbers of people well before middle-age. Even children are falling victim. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1364834474 April 1, 2013   In a culture that seems to glorify violence in everything from music to video games and television shows, the idea of enrolling your child in martial arts training classes doesn’t always seem like a good one. While martial arts-centered action films seem to be filled to the brim with violent behavior and gory injuries, you may be surprised to learn that martial arts’ training is actually very beneficial to kids. Like so many other things that Hollywood doesn’t always get right, martial arts isn’t quite the brutal, vicious pastime that it seems. In fact, these are 10 of the reasons why you may want to consider martial arts training for your kids. Fostering Self-Discipline – One of the central tenets of all forms of the martial arts is an absolute focus on self-discipline. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1361587089 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1358446972 Jan. 17, 2013 (NaturalNews) Physical inactivity continues to be a significant underlying cause of chronic illness and early death in the U.S., as sedentary Americans succumb to the utilitarian comforts of modern technology. Lack of exercise, coupled with a largely processed food diet leads to potentially deadly diseases including cancer, dementia, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and stroke. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1358007541 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1356715430 Dec. 28, 2012 When it comes to healthy habits, too much of a good thing can backfire, and that applies to exercise as well. While most people suffer from lack of exercise, once you get going, it can be addictive and some people do end up exercising too much — either by exercising too intensely, and/or too frequently. However, a really important part of creating optimal fitness is recovery. An equation to keep in mind is that as intensity increases, frequency can be diminished. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1356103622 Dec. 21, 2012 In the TED talk above, Dr. James O'Keefe, a research cardiologist and a former elite athlete, discusses an important point that can be difficult for some to accept, namely the fact that extreme cardio can actually do more harm than good... text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1352566830 Nov. 10, 2012 According to recent research, if Americans cut back on the amount of time spent sitting down, it could add years to their life expectancy. Unfortunately, most people spend a large portion of each day in a seated position. It's hard to avoid these days, as computer work predominates, and most also spend many precious hours each week commuting to and from work. Sitting Takes a Heavy Toll on Health The study estimates that reducing the average time you spend sitting down to less than three hours a day could increase your life expectancy by two years. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1350089863 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1348246516 Sept. 21, 2012 Mounting evidence shows that exercise can not only help cancer patients get well but also help keep their cancer from recurring. Yet, few oncologists tell their patients to engage in exercise beyond their simple daily, normal activities. And many cancer patients are reluctant to exercise, or even discuss it with their oncologist. A recent study1 by the Mayo Clinic investigated exercise habits among cancer patients and their clinicians' roles in providing related counseling, and found that: "Participants overwhelmingly cited usual daily activities as their source of 'exercise. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1348232759 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1347726339 Sept. 10, 2012 We love to sit. We buy recliners for our homes, ergonomic chairs for the office and camp chairs for our kids' soccer games. Sitting feels good. The trouble arises when we sit too much. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1346436546 Aug. 31, 2012 Exercise is like medicine and is sometimes best "taken as prescribed" to optimize your health. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced, the workout "prescription" below covers the most important variables to keep in mind when creating and performing your fitness program and to help you reap maximum results. The Three Pillars of Fitness Most every fitness program should include the following pillars at their base. These are the foundation that holds your program together: Peak Fitness High-Intensity Interval Training Exercising in shorter bursts with rest periods in between burns more fat than exercising less intensely for longer periods – and it's incredibly time efficient, as you can do it in a fraction of the time as compared to traditional cardio (an entire workout takes just 20 minutes, and only 4 minutes are at high intensity). text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1338570640 June 1, 2012 Do you dread going to the gym for what feels like hours at a stretch? Or do you avoid working out altogether because you just don't have the time? Then what I'm about to tell you should be music to your ears: sometimes when it comes to exercise, less is more. It's becoming increasingly clear that too much exercise, particularly long bouts of cardio, can cause more harm than good. And while most Americans would be well served to exercise more, there's probably no need to work out for more than 45 minutes or so at a time, as long as you exercise correctly and efficiently. In fact, one of the most effective exercises I know of takes just 20 minutes for the whole workout (I'll explain more below).. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1337980358 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1337351995 May 18, 2012 Scientists have been linking the benefits of physical exercise to brain health for many years, but new research is making it clear that the two aren't just simply related; rather, it is THE relationship. As reported by The New York Times, new evidence shows that physical exercise helps you build a brain that not only resists shrinkage, but increases cognitive abilitiesi. A study of mice produced a powerful illustration of just how influential physical exercise is on your brainii. The mice were divided into four groups that included a group that had plenty of access to stimulating and sensual activities. But only one group had a running wheel in their cages—and when the cognitive tests were completed, it turned out that being able to use the running wheel was the only thing that mattered in determining how well they did on the tests. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1327699584 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1316824648 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1314808404 For years now, you’ve heard that the way to better health is to turn off the Boob Tube and get your body moving. But new evidence shows that cutting back on TV time does more than just help you slip in a little exercise. The fact is it can also add years to your life. As reported in The Daily Mail, Time Healthland and MSNBC, a new study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that every hour of TV watched by people age 25 or over equates to a 22-minute reduction in life expectancy. The findings suggest that too much TV is as detrimental to longevity as smoking and lack of exercise, Time Healthland reports. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1313603310 (NaturalNews) Imagine a Big Pharma prescription that will slash your risk of dying by 14 percent and give you at least an extra three years of life. How much you would be willing to pay for it? Many people would find a way to take this disease-preventing pill, no matter what the cost. Although there is no such drug, there is a free non-chemical prescription that can provide you with the amazing health benefits described above. There's just one catch: you have to take responsibility for your health and get moving for 15 minutes a day. That's the dramatic conclusion of a study just published in the online version of The Lancet . text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1310579131 In a recent study, researchers took a group of sedentary, overweight men and women and over 18 months trained them to run a marathon. The men lost just a few pounds, and the women in the study averaged no change to their weight.  One reason may be that people tend to increase their caloric intake as they increase their exercise; diet and exercise go hand in hand when it comes to weight loss. But exercise by itself has many benefits, of which Lifehack lists a few: Increases your energy levels: The more energy you use, the more you have. Improves the quality of your sleep: Exercise helps you get to sleep more quickly, and improves the sleep quality as well. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1302885126 (NaturalNews) It has long been known that exercise helps build bone density and prevent age-related bone loss and fractures. Now, a new study has found that an age-old exercise that dates back around 200 years can help seniors literally shake their way to better bone health and prevent bone density loss, fractures, disability and death. In the new study just published in the journal Bone, researchers at the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) found that 12 weeks of daily 30-minute vibration improved bone density around the hip joint, femur and long leg bone in mature mice equal to humans aged 55 to 65. All of the improved density measurements reduce the likelihood of a hip fracture, one of the most common causes of disability in the elderly. The researchers also found a reduction in a biomarker that indicates bone breakdown and an increase in the surface area involved in bone formation in the vibrating group. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1297967758 See All Mercola Videos Jack LaLanne thrived into his 90’s. He was a fitness advocate decades before the value of fitness was commonly recognized, and an anti-sugar pioneer as well. Here are some words of wisdom from a great man. Dr. Mercola's Comments: Jack LaLanne passed away last month at the age of 96, and his devotion to health, nutrition and physical fitness will be truly missed. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1296615819 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1294347118 The reasons why muscles wither with age is a problem that is intriguing a growing number of scientists. Drug companies are trying to develop drugs that can build muscles or forestall their weakening, while food companies are exploring nutritional products with the same objective. Both doctors and patients need to be more aware that muscle deterioration is a major reason the elderly lose mobility. According to the New York Times: ".. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1294163449   One of 10 best articles by Dr. Mercola for 2010, written Nov. 13, 2010 FW posting Jan. 4, 2011 See All Mercola Videos Phil Campbell has been phenomenally instrumental in helping me to better understand, and practically apply the principles of high intensity exercise training. In this interview we discuss the details of how this occurred, and how you can reap similar results by implementing his expert advice. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1294159066 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1284404119 Have you tried doing standard cardio workouts faithfully, yet found you still haven't reached your fat loss goals? I believe that interval cardio, is the 30-minute fat loss solution! I have used it almost exclusively for my personal fitness routine for the last 14 years. Most of my clients perform their interval workouts on a treadmill. Because it works so well for me, I have had 95 percent of my personal training clients use it too, with great success. That’s a lot of people considering I’ve had over 500 graduates from my 12-Week Fat loss Lifestyle Body Transformation Program. They did it. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1265221462 Moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment -- and a six-month high-intensity aerobic exercise program can improve cognitive function in individuals who already have the condition. Each year, 10 percent to 15 percent of individuals with mild cognitive impairment will develop dementia, as compared with 1 percent to 2 percent of the general population. Physical exercise may protect against mild cognitive impairment by means of the production of nerve-protecting compounds, greater blood flow to the brain, improved development and survival of neurons and the decreased risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. Sources:   Eurekalert January 11, 2010   Archives of Neurology January 2010;67(1):71-9   Archives of Neurology January 2010;67(1):80-6 FB.init("a274cb7a5037e2932d98ed6fa215ef2b"); Dr. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1263586470 Jan. 14, 201   Articles Tools Share Your Comment My Saved Articles   Save as Favorites Submit My Story Translate this Page Browse By Category   Newsletter Feed Health Blog Feed   Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in your trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head down the neck and into the upper back. Repetitive strain injury has become increasingly common. Many office workers report frequent neck pain. Researchers found that five strength exercises -- the one-arm row, shoulder abduction, shoulder elevation, reverse fly and upright row -- can substantially reduce perceived pain. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1255199835 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1249240285 August 1, 2009   A small but growing body of research suggests that barefoot is the way to run. As a result, many runners have been shucking off their shoes in favor of naked feet or minimalist footwear. Strong evidence shows that thickly cushioned running shoes have done nothing to prevent injury in the 30-odd years since Nike founder Bill Bowerman invented them. Some smaller, earlier studies suggest that running in shoes may increase the risk of ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis and other injuries. Injuries plague 20 to 80 percent of regular runners every year. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1240962028 text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1221532434 Sept. 15, 2008 You have to try this, please; it takes 2 seconds.  I could not believe this!!!  It is from an orthopedic surgeon... text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1210816308 May 12, 2008 The world produced an estimated 130 million bicycles in 2007—more than twice the 52 million cars produced. Bicycle and car production tracked each other closely in the mid-to-late 1960s, but bike output separated sharply from that of cars in 1970, beginning its steep climb to 105 million in 1988. Following a slowdown between 1989 and 2001, bike production has regained steam, increasing in each of the last six years. Much of the recent growth has been driven by the rise in electric, or “e-bike” production, which has doubled since 2004 to 21 million units in 2007. Overall, since 1970, bicycle output has nearly quadrupled, while car production has roughly doubled. text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=1207514138 And the hardest part Was letting go, not taking part Was the hardest part And the strangest thing Was waiting for that bell to ring It was the strangest start I could feel it go down Bittersweet, I could taste in my mouth Silver lining the cloud Oh and I I wish that I could work it out And the hardest part Was letting go, not taking part You really broke my heart And I tried to sing But I couldn't think of anything And that was the hardest part I could feel it go down You left the sweetest taste in my mouth You're a silver lining the clouds Oh and I Oh and I I wonder what it's all about I wonder what it's all about Everything I know is wrong Everything I do, it's just comes undone And everything is torn apart Oh and it's the hardest part That's the hardest part Yeah that's the hardest part That's the hardest part TO VIEW THIS VIDEO CLICK ON: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKRZv6NGjdc text/html 1970-01-01T00:00:00+01:00 http://www.fourwinds10.net http://www.fourwinds10.net/siterun_data/health/exercise/news.php?q=6641ac27c02d37af217cfd441a1b2098 A Slovenian man has become the first person to swim the entire length of South America's Amazon River.Martin Strel, 52, completed the 5,265-kilometre swim from Peru to Brazil in 66 days.After more than two months withstanding the best the Amazon could throw at him, the man they call 'Fish Man' defied doctor's orders by completing his latest marathon swim today. He arrived in the northern Brazilian city of Belem suffering from dizziness, nausea, diarrhoea and sunstroke. He averaged nearly 85 kilometres each day and was sometimes in such pain he had to be helped from the water.