Dec 5
Feeling Blue? Get Your Heart Pumping
posted by: Health Nut in Weight Loss, fitness, health on 12 5th, 2008 | | 6 Comments »

Did you know that boosting your heart rate releases endorphins which can elevate your mood and bolster your spirits? So whether you’re feeling stressed out about work or feeling low despite the holidays, rev up your heart rate a feel-good high.

Just 30 minutes of exercise a day is enough to rev your engine and work [...]

Oct 23
Dance Your Way to Better Health
posted by: Health Nut in fitness on 10 23rd, 2008 | | 5 Comments »

It’s no secret that dancing is good for you – it burns calories, strengthens muscle, and gets your heart pumping. But did you know that certain types of dancing benefit different areas of the body?

photo courtesy ABC
Salsa Dancing

Increases endurance and stamina
Tones calf muscles
Strengthens core

Belly Dancing

Improves posture
Can help and prevent lower back problems
Tones muscle

Ballroom Dancing

Cardio keeps [...]