Fitness

Walk Faster to Live Longer

Wednesday, November 11, 2009
By MotleyHealth

We know that walking is good for us, but how good? It helps us to lose weight and keep fit. But is it an effective way to increase our lifespan? Will it give you a longer and more fulfilling life? The answer appears to be, yes. »

Get Fit and Reduce Stress With Spanish Flamenco

Monday, November 9, 2009
By MotleyHealth

We have talked a lot about the health and fitness benefits of dancing recently, but dancing is also a great way to reduce stress. Flamenco, the stomping, slapping, clapping dance from Spain seems to be one of the best stress busting dances that you can do. Flamenco is a dance developed by the gypsies of... »

Competitive Sports Are Dying In Our Schools

Saturday, October 17, 2009
By MotleyHealth
Competitive Sports Are Dying In Our Schools

It seems that the days of teaching children competitive team sports as a way to improve fitness and develop team working skills are over. Schools in the UK are now more likely to teach children yoga and circus skills than football and hockey. Fewer than 1 in 3 children compete in sports, and less that... »

Exercise Makes People Think More Positively About Their Bodies

Thursday, October 15, 2009
By MotleyHealth

Some interesting research has been published this week. The act of exercising helps people to feel happier with the way they look, even when there are no major real improvements. Just doing a fitness class or going for a run is enough to put people in such a positive mood that they feel that... »

UK Government & Arlene Phillips To Promote Dancing for Fitness

Saturday, August 15, 2009
By MotleyHealth

The Uk is trying to reverse the tide of obesity and lethargy with dance. Following the success of dance contest shows on television, the government would like to see more children take up dance. Dancing is a excellent form of fitness. It works out the whole body, improves muscular strength, cardiovascular strength and flexibility. Also,... »

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