To determine your total daily caloric needs, it is first important to eat a healthy diet with adequate macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients. Requirement for most nonathletic adults is 1,700 to 3,100 calories per day. Depending on your size and daily activity level, your calorie intake needs may be quite different. On lazy day, you may only […]
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Stretching for better fitness
Stretching helps you to become more flexible. Flexibility is part of healthy fit body. I know, that stretching is boring. I sometimes have a hard time to push myself to stretch. But I do it, and I encourage you to stretch regularly too. Stretch for about 15 minutes every day. Regular stretching has these benefits: […]
Fitness walking
If you are walking to improve your fitness level, here are a few basic tips how to to do it: Walk briskly – 4 to 5 miles per hour Walk with your body weight slightly forward Take long, stretching strides Think tall, chest lifted, back flat, and head up Swing your arms vigorously Walk relaxed