The Importance of Staying Fit During a Recession
July 23, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
Living during an economic downturn can be difficult. Many people are struggling even to put food on the table or gas in their car. When necessities become difficult to provide for yourself, it’s common to let your exercise go by the wayside as well. However, it is essential that you maintain your good exercise habits.
One thing to keep in mind is that when you exercise, your body secretes hormones that can prevent depression and help to improve your mood. You can also experience more energy which can be a big help when you’re looking for ways to stretch your income or looking for a new job.
Keeping Diabetes in Check with Exercise
February 13, 2009 by Kat Wendersen
Filed under Fitness Training
There are a huge variety of reasons why a person becomes afflicted with diabetes, with reasons ranging from bad dietary practices to purely hereditary causes. Regardless of the form of the disease, however, exercise helps in such a way that it reduces the likelihood of developing the disease, and in the event of the onset of the disease, alleviating its effects.
The two forms of diabetes are Type 1 and Type 2, with both being united by the common condition of the body being unable to control the amount of glucose in the blood. Note that glucose is the main fountain of energy for whatever activities the body chooses to perform.