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Resistance bands: 3 great ways to build upper body strength
Resistance bands don't look impressive, but they work muscles in different ways than other pieces of strength-building equipment. The bands offer varying levels of resistance, can be used to strengthen a variety of muscle groups, and may be easier to use for some people.
3 easy exercises to get you started with strength training
Women often skip muscle-building activities, but they're crucial to your long-term health and independence.
If you're like most American adults who work out regularly, you may squeeze in a daily walk or a quick run, or take a Zumba or aerobics class. But strength-training exercises usually don't make the list.
A 2018 study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that only about 30% of American adults ages 18 to 80 are doing strength training twice a week, as recommended. And almost 58% of those surveyed said they did none.
Step up your walking workouts
Whether you're new to walking or a seasoned stroller, here are some ways to boost your routines.
Walking is one of the most straightforward exercises. You just need a good pair of walking shoes, and off you go.
Like any kind of cardio activity, walking can improve your heart health, strengthen your immune system, and help you manage your weight.
Recent Blog Articles
Moving from couch to 5K
How — and why — to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
Tick season is expanding: Protect yourself against Lyme disease
What? Another medical form to fill out?
How do trees and green spaces enhance our health?
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
Harvard Health Ad Watch: New drug, old song, clever tagline
Concussion in children: What to know and do
What color is your tongue? What's healthy, what's not?
Your amazing parathyroid glands
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