fitness
Fitness regimes, advice, and trends in the Longevity health and wellness sphere.
Review: Sweatcoin
I initially downloaded 'Sweatcoin', sceptically may I add, a week or so ago, having seen a friend post about it on Snapchat. The app boasts the ability to pay you as you get fit as it hands out its individual cryptocurrency, 'sweatcoins,' for every step you take, which can in turn be exchanged for various goods on the sweatcoin market.
By Hannah Marland8 years ago in Longevity
9 Easy Steps to Get You in Shape and Lose Weight Faster
Did you ever think that you could get fit with no gym requirement? Whether you want to learn how to challenge yourself, set goals, or begin a weekly workout routine, you can track your progress in a journal writing down any breakthroughs you experience.
By Silena Le Beau8 years ago in Longevity
Cardio Kickboxing: Why Everyone Should Try It
You might be thinking: how in the world could I ever punch and kick something? Sounds a lot like me almost a year ago. I'm probably the last person you would expect to be throwing jabs and uppercuts for fun, yet here I am.
By Kristianna Pennisi8 years ago in Longevity
February/March Post
According to the scale at my job, I am weighing in at 170. That's a small enough margin that it could just be weight fluctuation but it's three pounds lighter than my start in January, so I am optimistic. This month, I really struggled with deciding whether I was going to do another whole body workout plan or start focusing on specific areas (leg day, arm day, core, etc). After going through a ton of different workouts found in Pinterest I have decided to do another whole body workout this month.
By Christina Walsh8 years ago in Longevity
Why It's Important to Be Careful at the Gym
If you're a newbie to the gym, it can be kind of confusing. What machines do I use? How much weight is too much or too little? Am I doing this right? Is this working? And the questions go on. But I'm here today to tell you that if you're given the option, either hire a personal trainer or talk to one of the CERTIFIED people at the gym.
By Savana Verret8 years ago in Longevity
Resistance Training and Adolescent Females
Resistance training has been the exercise regime of choice for many adults and has proven to be enjoyable and effective. However, in previous years, it has been controversial as to whether this type of exercise is suitable for children and adolescents because of the concern of safety and effectiveness for this age group.
By Brodie Turner8 years ago in Longevity
