Exercising Before and After Hernia Repair

Hernia repair as with any type of surgery is taxing to the body. Care must be taken prior to the surgery as well as after the hernia surgery to make sure no activity is taken on that may cause the hernia to worsen or delay healing.

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Ways To Get Motivated For Fitness After Weight Loss Surgery

Your surgeon told you that you need to start an exercise regimen after weight loss surgery. You know that exercising regularly will help you see weight loss results more quickly. You’ve heard that working out is a great way to boost your mood. So why do you still have a hard time getting motivated to exercise every day? [Read more]

5 Minutes of Biking Daily Can Prevent Weight Gain

Whether you’re obese, overweight, or of a healthy weight, you can avoid gaining weight with minimal increases in your daily physical activity, specifially biking or walking briskly. A new study found that even as little as five minutes more of biking each day helped women of any weight to maintain and control their weight. Walking briskly, at a pace of at least 3 mph, was equally as effective. [Read more]

Exercise intensity: Why measure it?

While it’s important to engage in physical activity at any intensity level every day, you’ll see better results if you can exercise at a moderate level of intensity. Exercising too lightly may not help you reach the results you want, and exercising too intensely puts you at risk of injury or soreness. A level in the middle will decrease risks, help your weight loss, and even improve the odds that you’ll continue your exercise regimen over a longer period of time. [Read more]

Making Exercise Fun

Some people love exercising and look forward to going to the gym. Other people, however, know that they need to exercise to be healthy, but find the repetition of conventional workouts boring. If working out requires you to give yourself a mental pep talk every day, check out these tips for making exercise more enjoyable! [Read more]

4 Reasons to Stretch

If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are you’ve considered doing some aerobic exercise to help you burn off extra calories. You may also be doing some weight training to help you tone up. While resistance training and cardio exercise are important, a well-balanced fitness routine should also include stretching. [Read more]

Exercise After Weight Loss Surgery

After weight loss surgery, your bariatric surgeon will definitely encourage you to combine exercise with your new eating plan to improve your chances for long-term weight loss success. [Read more]

Focus on Flexibility

Many people focus on cardio and strength-training exercises in order to lose weight and build muscle. But a well rounded fitness program should also include regular stretching. Why should you stretch? [Read more]

Before You Buy Walking Shoes

If you plan to walk regularly as part of your fitness routine, it’s important to have a good pair of walking shoes. The right walking shoes can prevent injuries like blisters and calluses and provide you with the support you need to be comfortable during and after your walks. [Read more]

Tracking Activity with a Pedometer

A pedometer is a great device for tracking your progress and keeping you motivated to stay active. It keeps track of your steps and how far you walk in a day and can be worn all day to count your total activity, or only during a walking workout to monitor your fitness routine. [Read more]

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