Yoga is useful in helping to increase lung capacity but is not aerobic with the exception of ashtanga which fast-paced. Some yoga postures are weightbearing, but to maintain bone density, yoga should be combined with lifting light weights, and other … Continue reading
Getting on a bike exercises the heart and lungs more than walking and avoids the impact of running. Although cycling on busy roads means you will be breathing in pollution. For best results, cycle for a 20-30 minutes, three or … Continue reading
One of the best cardiovascular workouts. A study found that women running 40 miles a week reduced their risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 45 per cent compared with women running under ten miles. Even 45 minutes on the … Continue reading
Weight training does not help cardiovascular fitness and should be supplemented with another fitness activity. The weight resistance helps build bone mass and helps protect against osteoporosis. It burns around 200 calories per hour. Training can be adapted to the … Continue reading
Tennis gives a good cardiovascular workout and weightbearing exercise and burns approximately 300 calories per hour. Keeps most of the main muscle groups trim and active – but is particularly good for strengthening shoulders, biceps and triceps, and quadriceps. To … Continue reading
Tennis gives a good cardiovascular workout and weightbearing exercise and burns approximately 300 calories per hour. Keeps most of the main muscle groups trim and active – but is particularly good for strengthening shoulders, biceps and triceps, and quadriceps. To … Continue reading
Excellent for the heart and lungs and is one of the best aerobic activities. It can even save you money getting around while it’s builds cardiovascular fitness. It is also low impact which means it doesn’t damage bones. It also … Continue reading
Swimming is one of the kindest exercises for the body. The water supports the body, which is particularly helpful if you are not fit. It is an excellent heart and lung strengthener which will improve the delivery of oxygen to … Continue reading
Regular workouts help you resist and recover from ageing diseases. Research shows that regular workouts not only keep you fit but also the body recover from life-threatening diseases. But workouts need to be geared to your body type and fitness … Continue reading
