A recent study shows that mice experience cognitive benefits simply by getting 40 minutes of medium-intensity exercise. Furthermore, mice that were couch potatoes showed similar brain improvements when they received fecal transplants from the mice that exercised moderately. In other words, the introduction of microbes from exercising mice into lazy mice indicates a connection toContinue reading “Of Exercising Mice and Men”
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Exercise Ing
Whichever form of movement you choose, an exercise with an ing turns it into an action of physical activity. Walking, swimming and cycling are three popular examples that require only basic equipment to get into action. Each rhythmically repetitive move of walking, swimming or cycling gives you an aerobic workout that uses your body’s largeContinue reading “Exercise Ing”
The Sitting Game
Human beings are meant to move, but, in modern times, so many end up sitting for long periods of time on a daily basis. Maybe it’s sitting in front of a desk at work, home or school for hours. Perhaps it’s sitting on a sofa watching TV or playing video games as more hours slipContinue reading “The Sitting Game”
The Sitting Game
Human beings are meant to move, but, in modern times, so many end up sitting for long periods of time on a daily basis. Maybe it’s sitting in front of a desk at work, home or school for hours. Perhaps it’s sitting on a sofa watching TV or playing video games as more hours slipContinue reading “The Sitting Game”
Embracing a Lifetime of Movement
Shared by Laura Kirsten, AIM Director Durbanville, South Africa Being inherently active ever since I was a child, I’ve always made it a point to keep moving. When I entered my 40s, I was determined to become the fittest, healthiest and strongest version of myself.My husband, Brad, and our son, Liam, joined me on thisContinue reading “Embracing a Lifetime of Movement”
Weight Loss: Exercise vs. Nutrition
We all know that physical activity and wholesome nutrition are lifestyle choices that greatly contribute to being and staying in good health. Even those who are adverse to exercise know in their heart of hearts that they should be physically active in at least one of the various ways of getting in some regular exercise.Continue reading “Weight Loss: Exercise vs. Nutrition”
AIMing for 4 New Year’s Resolutions
As 2023 comes to an end, out come resolutions for making positive changes for the New Year. Many of these resolutions are health-related. Among the variety of choices in the AIM product lineup is support for making healthy changes. The following New Year’s resolutions can get support from AIM. I Want to Get Fit! TheContinue reading “AIMing for 4 New Year’s Resolutions”
Renature Yourself
Unless you live in an environment close to nature, you may not have immediate opportunities to enjoy the health benefits of walking in a forest or along the shore of a rural lake. Living in a city may mean, at the very least, a walk in the park. Whichever touch of nature is available, gettingContinue reading “Renature Yourself”
Walking Works
For those who struggle to maintain a gym membership by not actually going for regular workouts or for people who look at running as something they do only when being chased, here’s a comforting thought: evidence shows that walking for exercise can be a cardio workout as well as help you to lose weight. PeopleContinue reading “Walking Works”
Exercise Ave.
The AIM Healthy Cell Concept™ covers five avenues we can use to improve and maintain our physical and mental well-being: food, exercise, environment, protection and attitude. All are mutually related in achieving balance. The Choice of ExerciseExercise is one avenue that has many definitions, depending on where you get your information. Some people never joinContinue reading “Exercise Ave.”
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