Untangling the benefits, and hype, surrounding yoga - USA TODAY

USA TODAY

Untangling the benefits, and hype, surrounding yoga USA TODAY ... much of it detailed in Broad's book, says about yoga itself: •It's not a total fitness plan. Even vigorous forms don't raise heart rates high enough, consistently enough to qualify as aerobic exercise on par with running, swimming or brisk walking. and more »

Fitness and 'fatness' both matter to the heart - The Express Tribune

The Express Tribune

Fitness and 'fatness' both matter to the heart The Express Tribune That is, just maintaining your weight and fitness levels as you age may be enough to see benefits. “If you're overweight, losing weight and improving your fitness may be the best combination,” Lee told Reuters Health. “But that's very challenging. and more »

Walk in the Park: Encouraging Physical Activity in Communities - New York Times (blog)

New York Times (blog)

Walk in the Park: Encouraging Physical Activity in Communities New York Times (blog) Proposals might also cite some of the numerous health benefits associated with increased access to walking or biking opportunities. Would they consider their community to be a “fitness desert”? How would their proposed changes help improve this?

Tauhida Parveen: Walking a 5K as beneficial as running - Florida Today

Tauhida Parveen: Walking a 5K as beneficial as running Florida Today You can walk it as well. In fact, for first timers, I strongly recommend walking a 5K. This past weekend was the FLORIDA TODAY 5K race in downtown Melbourne. I decided to walk it instead of run it. I saw first hand the benefits of walking a 5K. and more »

Valentine's Day Exercise: Take a Long Walk - Patch.com

Valentine's Day Exercise: Take a Long Walk Patch.com ... to the prestigious Mayo Clinic's website, "Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health." Benefits include lowering your blood pressure, helping with weight loss and improving your mood.