Fit and Youthful Life

Guest Author: Doug Sandquist


 

What? Okay, let’s begin by defining Resveratrol before we go any further. From MedicineNet.net…… “ Resveratrol: An antioxidant present in many plants. Resveratrol is a type of polyphenol called a phytoalexin, a class of compounds produced as part of a plant\’s defense system against disease. It is produced in the plant in response to an invading fungus , stress, injury, infection, or ultraviolet irradiation. Red wine contains high levels of resveratrol, as do grapes, raspberries, peanuts, and numerous other plants. The French Paradox — how the French live longer while their diet is high in fats — has been attributed to the fact that wine is rich in resveratrol.”

The most common plants that produce this are red grapes, and also the super food from Brazil, Acai, among other mainly dark purple fruits. Acai is fast becoming known as the super food as it is so full of antioxidants, in fact 10 times more so than cranberries and blueberries which are the best we have in North America.

In a very balanced article from Mayo Clinic discussing the benefits of Reveratrol,( http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/HB00089 ), studies seem to indicate that this Phytoalexin, helps in heart health by lowering cholesterol and helping maintain well veins and arteries.

Start by doing some research on your own about the benefits of the Acai berry and also Resveratrol. Between the two of them it seems that we should make a concerted effort to getting some of both into our bodies daily. Unless you just like cheeseburgers and won’t eat any fruit of any kind. Of course those people probably haven’t read this far into this article have they?

Resveratrol is available all over the place, over the counter, usually in pill or capsule form, which is better than nothing but too often not that much better than nothing. Several vitamin companies sell it in one form or another. I have my own favorite, which is a juice derived from 18 other heart healthy fruits besides the Acai, with 30 times more Resveratrol then red wine, but do some research and see what you think is the best choice for your money, I did.

Have a heart healthy day!

Guest Author: Carioteam.com Blogs


For many people, attaining financial and social success is the ultimate goal of life. However, we also have to realize that maintaining and improving one’s health is essential to a high quality of life. Your heart’s health is a treasure that has to be cherished, maintained, and improved throughout life by constant cardio fitness workout and exercise.

So, here are three main goals people may pursue, when exercising :

• Improving heart health;

• Losing weight (fat);

• Gaining weight (muscle).

Let us take a closer look at each of them and see how cardio fitness routine can help in attaining each of these goals.

• Improving your heart’s health

First of all, before starting any heart exercises you need to learn what your present heart condition is. It is best to consult your doctor before you start any new rigorous activity. The duration, intensity and frequency of your cardio workouts will depend on your physical shape.

The general guidelines for health improving cardio fitness are the following: the duration of your exercises should be 20 – 40 minutes per workout. You may do three or four sessions per week.

It would be better to stick with moderate intensity fitness. Doing your exercises you should run out of breathe too soon. You should simply start breathing deeper and deeper as your lungs and heart begin to function better.

• Losing weight

Low intensity cardio fitness would suit those who wish to lose fat, especially if you have lots of extra weight. In this case, your heart is already overstrained and you should not overload it with much workout. Losing weight and reducing the amount of fat in your body lightens the load on your heart and reduces the strain on your cardiovascular system. Walking, swimming, and other low intensity workouts that raise your heart rate slightly are best for those who have been inactive for long periods or for some reason are not in full health.

Besides, some research estimates that low intensity cardio exercise can burn some 10 percent more calories than the high intensity workout programs.

Your cardio workout sessions may last for 20 – 40 minutes. As to the frequency, it can be 3 – 5 times a week. Though, at first it would be the best to start with minimal load of 20 minutes sessions thrice a week. You will feel some discomfort at the very beginning, which is normal. However, if you feel any pain in your muscles or bones then you should restrain from working out until you are fully healed. Repeated exercise will strain your muscles, bones, and ligaments, which need to be stretched and built up before they are fully capable of bearing the strain of a rigourous workout.

• Gaining weight

Even though cardio fitness is more recommended for people who try to lose weight, it can also be useful and improve the health of those who are trying to gain weight or muscle mass. If you are underweight or have very little muscle mass then your heart and lungs are most likely not functioning efficiently. Building muscle mass requires your heart to pump blood throughout the body and helps improve your cardiovascular system by distributing blood through all parts of your body. The process of building muscle mass creates chemical byproducts that are removed by the blood through the kidneys and liver. This cleansing cycle helps improve blood flow and helps maintain the elasticity of the circulatory system.

In this case, you should minimize your cardio workouts to 20 minutes per session twice a week. Chose low intensity exercises for your workouts. This way cardio fitness will not affect you in respect of gaining weight, but it will help heart to stay healthy as your muscles and bones regenerate and grow stronger. Cardio workouts will improve your lung function and the rate at which oxygen is delivered to your body. Resistance and Strength training relies on proper lung function and a strong heart to ensure that your body can handle the strain.

As you see, cardio fitness may help you to maintain your body in excellent physical shape, to improve your heart health and help you lose some extra pounds. The most important thing is to take action now. Don’t worry about joining a health club or buying any products. Go take a walk, or simply go to the mall and do some window shopping. As you begin, any activity can be exercise. Just make sure you are up and moving about, and stay active!

Guest Author: Carioteam.com Blogs


Our health is the most valuable intangible asset we possess. Staying healthy throughout life is key to a more fulfilling, productive and happy existence.

Heart disease tops most lists as the number one health problem in the world. Thus, maintaining your heart health is crucial for your longevity and success and for the health of our society as a whole.

One way of keeping your heart healthy is providing it with enough aerobic training, or with so called cardio workouts, to keep it fit and in good shape. Cardio fitness trains your heart by giving it an extra load of work in supplying your body with oxygen.

Cardio fitness may include any type of physical exercises which trains your cardiovascular system, such as walking, jogging or swimming. When you work out your heart begins to beat faster, your pulse quickens and you start breathing deeper. Repeated exercise gives the heart extra training to stay healthy.

There are three key things responsible for the success and effectiveness of any cardio fitness routine. Those are: duration, intensity and frequency. So, before beginning a cardio exercise routine you should determine your workout goals and schedule. Remember, you should consult with your physician or medical advisor before beginning any training program or fitness regiment.

Let us start with the duration. Usually, one cardio fitness session may last 20 to 40 minutes. The duration greatly depends on your physical condition, your training goals and on the type and intensity of exercises you are doing.

If you are a beginner and only start with a light cardio session then your workouts may last no longer than 10 minutes. Determining the time of these sessions you should take into the consideration your present physical shape.

Avoid overloading your body and overstraining your heart during your exercise routines. Overstraining your heart will do you no good and may cause significant harm to your health and permanent damage to your heart and body. You may experience some discomfort in your muscles and joints as a normal process while your body acclimates to the new cardio fitness activities. However, if you feel any pain then postpone your next exercise session until after you have healed or consulted your doctor to ensure you have not pulled a ligament, tendon, or muscle.

Next, How Intense Are you?. For determining the intensity of your cardio fitness you should know your Maximum Heart Rate (Max HR). You determine it by subtracting your age from 220. For the beginners the HR during the exercises should not exceed 55% of the Max HR.

However, if you are in a good shape and have some experience in working out the intensity of your cardio fitness may come up to 65-85 percents of your Max HR.

Finally, What’s the frequency?. For attaining the best training results to improve your heart health, you should do cardio workouts on a regular basis. Three or four sessions a week is the optimal training frequency. You may also do your cardio daily while changing the type of activity you choose for your workouts. Remember that you must keep at it. No excericise program will be easy to keep up with, and you must make an concentrated effort to stick with the program.

Keeping in mind the three keys of cardio training you will help you heart stay healthy and attain excellent results through your workouts. Your can improve both the quality and prolong your life by keeping your heart healthy with regular exercise.

Guest Author: Crystal L. Cox


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